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Earth Science Review #11
Earth Science Review #11
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3rd quarter review for earth science
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1
The ocean contributes to the world's climate by _________.
storing salt
releasing carbon dioxide
storing heat
absorbing nitrogen
2
Generally, the higher the latitude, the ______ the climate is.
colder
more humid
less windy
warmer
3
The average temperature and rainfall in an area is its:
topography
weather
climate
season
4
weathering agents have worn away parts of a mtn. Which was most likely caused by a glacier?
Deep grooves are carved in some of the rock.
A large section of rock is formed into an arch.
Some of the rocks are beginning to crumble
Rock on the side of the mountain is smooth.
5
What is the main energy source for the world's major ocean surface currents?
the sun
the movement of the Earth through space
the Moon's gravity
heat from inside the Earth
6
What is the chief agent of erosion on the Earth's surface?
running water
wind
ice
volcanoes
7
The breaking of rock into pieces by physical means is called
erosion
mechanical weathering
chemical weathering
sedimentation
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The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces is:
weathering
deposition
erosion
foliation
9
Which of the following landforms is most likely the result of erosion caused by a glacier?
an underground cavern
a U-shaped valley
a mesa
a V-shaped valley
10
Which of the following is a true statement about the rock cycle?
The formation of rock in the cycle ends after metamorphic
Heat, pressure, cooling, weathering, & erosion change rock
Weathering occurs only in igneous rocks
Sedimentary rock can revert only to metamorphic rock
