Earth Science Exam Review 4

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from precipitation, that moves across the ground and into bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What factors can increase runoff?

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Factors that can increase runoff include excessive rain, urbanization, and deforestation.

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What is infiltration?

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

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What can decrease infiltration?

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Factors that can decrease infiltration include compacted soil, urban surfaces like concrete, and drought conditions.

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What is the role of marshes in the ecosystem?

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Marshes act as natural filters for water, help control flooding, and provide habitat for various organisms.

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What happens when a marsh is destroyed?

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Destruction of a marsh can lead to decreased filtering of water, increased flooding, and loss of habitat for wildlife.

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What is a warm air mass?

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A warm air mass is a large body of air that has a higher temperature than the surrounding air, often leading to weather changes.

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What is the result of a warm air mass moving over a cooler air mass?

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It often results in an increase in precipitation due to the warm air rising and cooling, which causes condensation.

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What is the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere is the second layer of Earth's atmosphere, located above the troposphere, where temperature increases with altitude due to ozone absorption of ultraviolet radiation.

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What is the thermosphere?

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The thermosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the mesosphere, characterized by very high temperatures due to direct exposure to sunlight.