NC Final Exam Review (2018-2019)

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What causes the visibility of different constellations in different seasons?

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The visibility of constellations changes with the seasons due to Earth's revolution around the sun.

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What is runoff in the context of water cycle?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, over land and into bodies of water.

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Where are most volcanoes found?

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Most volcanoes are located at convergent boundaries, divergent boundaries, and hot spots.

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What is the impact of deforestation on soil stability?

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Deforestation increases the risk of landslides due to the loss of tree roots that stabilize the soil.

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What is the relationship between farming and water pollution?

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Developing more farms along river basins can lead to an increase in water pollution due to runoff of fertilizers and pesticides.

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of the planet on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete.

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What are divergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries are areas where tectonic plates move apart, often leading to the formation of new crust.

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What are convergent boundaries?

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Convergent boundaries are areas where tectonic plates collide, often resulting in mountain formation or volcanic activity.

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What is a hot spot in geology?

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A hot spot is a location where magma from deep within the Earth's mantle rises to the surface, creating volcanoes.

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What is infiltration in the water cycle?

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