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One Strange Rock - Gasp

One Strange Rock - Gasp

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Flashcard

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when the River of Clouds reaches the Andes Mountains?

Back

The River of Clouds causes rainfall and erosion when it reaches the Andes Mountains.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What microorganisms are nourished by sediments washed out to the ocean from the Amazon rainforest?

Back

Diatoms are the microorganisms that are nourished by sediments from the Amazon rainforest.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How much dust from Africa travels to the Amazon basin each year?

Back

Over 27 million tons of dust from Africa travel to and fall in the Amazon basin each year.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the perfect food for microorganisms that provide us with oxygen?

Back

Rock sediment is the perfect food for microorganisms that provide us with oxygen.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What health issue do most people in La Rinconada, Peru suffer from?

Back

Most people in La Rinconada, Peru suffer from lung problems.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the Amazon rainforest in terms of sediment?

Back

The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in providing nutrients through sediments that support marine life.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do diatoms play in the ecosystem?

Back

Diatoms are essential microorganisms that contribute to oxygen production in aquatic ecosystems.

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