Environmental Science Flashcard

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a non-living substance that is solid and made from a particular combination of elements.

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How do minerals NOT form?

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Minerals do not form from organic material.

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What spheres interact when minerals are present in spring water?

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The hydrosphere and geosphere interact.

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What type of wind pattern are the Santa Ana winds?

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The Santa Ana winds are a local wind pattern.

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What process explains heat transfer from the ground to the air?

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Conduction explains heat transfer from the ground to the air.

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What does the fossil record indicate about Earth's history during Pangaea's formation?

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The fossil record shows that a mass extinction took place around the same time Pangaea formed.

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What is the definition of the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth's surface, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What are local winds?

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Local winds are winds that blow over short distances and are influenced by local geography.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the process of heat transfer through direct contact between materials.