EEn Review F24 Pt2

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from precipitation, that moves across the ground and into bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, becoming groundwater.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4).

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What are algae blooms?

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Algae blooms are rapid increases in the population of algae in water bodies, often caused by excess nutrients like fertilizers, leading to oxygen depletion and harm to aquatic life.

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What is methane (CH4)?

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Methane is a potent greenhouse gas produced by livestock digestion, landfills, and other sources, contributing to global warming.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is precipitation that is more acidic than normal, often caused by pollutants like sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), which can harm ecosystems.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming is the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.

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What is the role of oil in the atmosphere?

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Using oil as fuel releases carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution and climate change.