Which results from the unequal heating of the ocean water of Earth?

changes in ocean current patterns

Which is an advantage of safely using uranium as an energy source rather than using coal?

Uranium produces energy without polluting the atmosphere.

Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have on drinkable water?

increase cases of waterborne diseases

How could a long-term decrease in precipitation impact an area?

decrease amount of infiltration

Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?

They can warm or cool the air temperatures .

How can water be an agent for physical weathering?

seeps into cracks of rocks & freezes

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Earth Science NC Final Exam 2013 Part 2

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1
What is formed when impermeable rock forces groundwater laterally & it emerges onto the surface
an aquifer
a well
a geyser
a spring
2
Which results from the unequal heating of the ocean water of Earth?
changes in tidal patterns
unchanging climate for all regions on Earth
a constant sea level
changes in ocean current patterns
3
How could the removal of trees and other vegetation impact an environment?
by increasing oxygen production
by increasing transpiration
by increasing erosion
by increasing soil formation
4
Which is an advantage of safely using uranium as an energy source rather than using coal?
Uranium produces energy without polluting the atmosphere.
Uranium reduces the amount of thermal pollution.
Uranium is the most cost-efficient energy resource.
Uranium can be easily mined from deep within Earth.
5
What is a disadvantage of adding large quantities of sand to the beach to stabilize shorelines?
It disrupts the vegetation along the coastline.
It is a short-term solution.
It prevents tides from occurring along the coastline.
It causes inland erosion.
6
Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have on drinkable water?
decrease the amount of waste and pollutants in water supply
decrease the need of water for survival
increase cases of waterborne diseases
increase the amount of water available for the population
7
Which is most likely a prevention strategy for flooding?
building artificial levees
recycling bottled water containers
building waste landfills for metals and other contaminants
reducing water consumption
8
How could a long-term decrease in precipitation impact an area?
decrease amount of infiltration
decrease amount of damage to crops
increase amount of flooding
increase average water level of lakes
9
Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?
They can warm or cool the air temperatures .
They vertically push warm water & nutrients to the surface.
They produce high and low tides.
They increase the rate of precipitation.
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How can water be an agent for physical weathering?
seeps into cracks of rocks & freezes
seeps into soil & dissolves minerals in rocks
absorbs gases from atmosphere & ground to react w/ minerals
absorbs sulfur oxides & creates acid precipitation

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