Earth & Environmental Science Extra Assignment

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What results from the unequal heating of the ocean water of Earth?

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Changes in ocean current patterns.

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How do air masses generally move?

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They move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What is a disadvantage of adding large quantities of sand to stabilize the shoreline?

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It is a short-term solution.

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How could the average increase in global temperatures influence Earth?

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By increasing the amount of flooding because of rising sea levels.

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What is an advantage of using uranium as an energy source compared to coal?

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Uranium produces energy without polluting the atmosphere, while burning coal can increase the CO2 in the atmosphere.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the world's oceans, driven by factors such as wind, salinity differences, and temperature.

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What is the role of high and low pressure systems in weather patterns?

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High pressure systems generally bring clear skies and calm weather, while low pressure systems are associated with clouds and precipitation.

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What is coastal erosion?

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Coastal erosion is the process by which coastlines are eroded by the action of waves, currents, and tides.

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What is thermal pollution?

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Thermal pollution is the degradation of water quality by any process that changes ambient water temperature, often due to industrial discharges.