Earth Science Exam Review 4

Flashcard
•
Science, Social Studies
•
9th Grade
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is runoff?
Back
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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What factors can increase runoff?
Back
Factors that can increase runoff include excessive rain, urbanization, and deforestation.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is infiltration?
Back
Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What can decrease infiltration?
Back
Factors that can decrease infiltration include compacted soil, urban surfaces like concrete, and drought conditions.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of marshes in the ecosystem?
Back
Marshes act as natural filters for water, help control flooding, and provide habitat for various organisms.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens when a marsh is destroyed?
Back
Destruction of a marsh can lead to decreased filtering of water, increased flooding, and loss of habitat for wildlife.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a warm air mass?
Back
A warm air mass is a large body of air that has a higher temperature than the surrounding air, often leading to weather changes.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
12 questions
8.7 Unit Climate Change 2025

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Weather and Climate

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
EES Unit 7 Global Climate Change

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
13 questions
Climate Change

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
14 questions
Global Warming

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
2024 Unit Atmosphere/and Climate REVIEW

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Greenhouse Effect Review

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Atmosphere and Climate Change

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Lab Safety Procedures and Guidelines

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Nouns, nouns, nouns

Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Appointment Passes Review

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
5th Grade
11 questions
All about me

Quiz
•
Professional Development
22 questions
Adding Integers

Quiz
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Grammar Review

Quiz
•
6th - 9th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
10 questions
Exploring the Scientific Method

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Chemical and Physical Changes

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
17 questions
Enzymes

Quiz
•
9th Grade
18 questions
Lab safety

Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Latitude and Longitude Concepts

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring States of Matter and Particle Theory

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
21 questions
Cell Organelles

Quiz
•
9th Grade
14 questions
Scientific Method

Lesson
•
8th - 9th Grade