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Earth science review #10
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A review for earth science 3rd quarter exam
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1
An ice cube is put in container of warm water. What kind of ocean current is this modeling?
a density current
an upwelling
a cold surface current
a warm surface current
2
Chemical weathering is most active in which type of climate?
cold and humid
cold and dry
warm and humid
warm and dry
3
process by which rock minerals are changed by natural processes into new substances is known as
sedimentation
chemical weathering
mechanical weathering.
erosion
4
Landslides, mudslides, and rock falls are examples of erosion by:
glaciers
running water
gravity
wind
5
The process by which oxygen reacts with iron minerals in rock to form rust is called
carbonation
electrolysis.
oxidation
solution
6
Which of these events could result from days of heavy rainfall in a hilly region?
a mudslide
an earthquake
a mesa
a canyon
7
Caverns and sinkholes are created by which process?
mechanical weathering
chemical weathering
sedimentation
sublimation
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Why does an increase in salinity cause a density current to form?
saltier water floats on the surface. Water flows up
saltier water is denser. This water sinks to the bottom
Saltier water freezes faster. it sinks toward the bottom
Saltier water flows more slowly, creating drag on the water
