Exam Review (mix of all units-mostly Units 5-8)

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What protects the Georgia mainland from the direct effects of the ocean such as strong winds and storms?

Back

Barrier islands are coastal landforms that protect the mainland from oceanic forces.

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How does Tifton source its drinking water?

Back

Tifton sources its drinking water by extracting water from wells in the Floridian aquifer.

Front

What are the primary sources of air pollution caused by human activities?

Back

The primary sources of air pollution from human activities are industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust.

Front

What are some negative consequences of the greenhouse effect?

Back

Negative consequences include global warming, rising sea levels, and melting icecaps.

Front

What outside air pollutant is caused by liquids that vaporize rapidly to produce toxic fumes?

Back

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are pollutants that vaporize quickly and can produce toxic fumes.

Front

Define barrier islands.

Back

Barrier islands are coastal landforms that run parallel to the mainland, providing protection from ocean waves and storms.

Front

What is the Floridian aquifer?

Back

The Floridian aquifer is a major source of groundwater in the southeastern United States, supplying drinking water.

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.

Front

List two major contributors to air pollution.

Back

Industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust are two major contributors to air pollution.

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What is global warming?

Back

Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.