Marine Geology/Geography Resources Review

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is the entire area drained by a river and its tributaries.

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What is an island?

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An island is a landmass that is surrounded by water on all sides.

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What happens to the stream bank on the outside of a meander?

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The stream bank on the outside of a meander is steeper because the water is moving faster, causing erosion.

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What continent does the line 60N, 90W pass through?

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North America.

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What continent does the line 30S, 30E pass through?

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Africa.

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What is a sea mount?

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A sea mount is an underwater mountain formed by volcanic activity.

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What is a mid-ocean ridge?

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A mid-ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics.

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What is a continental shelf?

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A continental shelf is the submerged border of a continent that slopes gradually into the ocean.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.