Earth Sci Fall Final Guide '24

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What is infiltration?

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The movement of surface water into rock or soil through pore spaces and cracks.

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What does the Hadley cell do?

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Distributes heat from the Equator to 30° north and south.

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What is groundwater?

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Water located beneath the ground surface in pore spaces between gravel, sand, silt, or clay particles or fractures in rocks.

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Why are surface temperatures warmer at Earth's equator than at the poles?

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Because of Earth's spherical shape, which affects the angle that the Sun's energy strikes the surface.

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Which location on a small island will have the lowest average annual temperature?

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The location that is furthest from the equator or has higher elevation.

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Define surface runoff.

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Water that flows over the ground surface to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is the role of ocean currents in climate?

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Ocean currents help distribute heat around the planet, influencing climate and weather patterns.

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Explain the concept of the water table.

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The upper surface of groundwater, below which the soil or rock is saturated with water.

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What is the significance of the Coriolis effect?

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It causes moving air and water to turn and twist rather than move in a straight line, affecting weather patterns.

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Define the term 'climate'.

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The long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.