Midterm Practice 2024 Earth's Systems Flashcard 1

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What is the water cycle?

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The constant flow of water through Earth's systems.

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What type of water is the most abundant on Earth?

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Saltwater.

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What is a system?

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A group of parts that work together as a whole.

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What drives most of the processes in Earth's systems?

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The Sun.

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What tool uses satellites to determine precise locations on Earth's surface?

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GPS.

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What is freshwater?

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Water that is not salty and is found in rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What is saltwater?

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Water that contains a high concentration of salt, primarily found in oceans.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in aquifers.

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What is the role of the Sun in Earth's systems?

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It provides energy that drives weather, climate, and the water cycle.

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What is GIS?

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Geographic Information System, a tool for mapping and analyzing spatial data.