Human Impact Study Guide (24/25)

Human Impact Study Guide (24/25)

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weathering by abrasion?

Back

Weathering by abrasion is the process of wearing down rocks and minerals through friction and impact caused by particles carried by water, wind, or sand.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are three methods scientists use to study Earth's climate history?

Back

Scientists study Earth's climate history by examining fossils, ice cores, and tree rings.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a common characteristic of geothermal and solar energy?

Back

Both geothermal and solar energy do not produce greenhouse gases.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does hydropower generate energy?

Back

Hydropower generates energy by using the motion of water in a dam to turn turbines.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is true about oil, coal, natural gas, and uranium?

Back

They are all finite, or limited, non-renewable resources.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define renewable resources.

Back

Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

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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