Final Review Flashcardizz #2, Units 4-6

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What are the trade-offs of burning coal as an energy resource?

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Burning coal provides reliable energy, but it contributes significantly to air and water pollution.

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What human activity has the most significant negative impact on air quality?

Back

Burning fossil fuels for transportation and energy production.

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How do hot plumes and volcanoes influence changes in topography?

Back

They create volcanic cones and mountain ranges.

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What is the function of a seismograph in locating earthquakes?

Back

It records the arrival times of P-waves and S-waves at different seismograph stations.

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What is a key argument for promoting sustainable consumption of Earth’s resources?

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Implementing policy promotes conservation and efficient use of resources.

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydro.

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What is the impact of deforestation on the environment?

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Deforestation leads to loss of biodiversity, disruption of water cycles, and increased carbon emissions.

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What are P-waves and S-waves?

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P-waves are primary waves that travel fastest through the Earth, while S-waves are secondary waves that travel slower and can only move through solids.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of volcanic eruptions in shaping the Earth's surface?

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Volcanic eruptions can create new landforms, such as islands and mountains, and alter existing landscapes.