Earth Processes Mid-term/IA2 Review

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of materials from one place to another by natural methods, which can be both constructive (like forming a delta) or destructive (like causing a landslide).

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are laid down or deposited in a new location, often forming new landforms like deltas and barrier islands.

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What is the Richter Scale?

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The Richter Scale is a way that scientists measure the magnitude of an earthquake.

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What is a seismograph?

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A seismograph is a technology used to measure the energy released from an earthquake.

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What is a moraine?

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A moraine is a landform created by the accumulation of dirt and rocks that have been pushed along by a glacier.

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What is a rift valley?

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A rift valley is a landform that is NOT caused by deposition; it is formed by tectonic activity.

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What are native grasses?

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Native grasses are plants that are originally from a specific area and are adapted to the local environment, often used to help reduce erosion.

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What is the role of vegetation in preventing erosion?

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Vegetation, like native grasses, helps to hold soil in place with their roots, reducing the impact of wind and water that can cause erosion.

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What is the difference between constructive and destructive processes?

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Constructive processes build up landforms (like deposition), while destructive processes wear down landforms (like erosion).

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.