Earth Science VA SOL Prep Part 2

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What do scientists study in ice samples from glaciers?

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Scientists study changes in atmospheric gas composition to understand Earth's climate.

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How does pollution from coal burning affect lakes?

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Pollution from coal burning tends to increase the acidity of lakes.

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Which Virginia watershed has the greatest impact due to its size?

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The James River Watershed has the greatest impact in Virginia due to its size.

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What is the Continental Slope?

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The Continental Slope is the steeply sloping area between the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.

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What evidence supports the hypothesis that a rock sample formed from ocean sediments?

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Finding clam shells within the rock sample supports the hypothesis.

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What is the role of atmospheric gases in climate change?

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Atmospheric gases trap heat in the atmosphere, influencing global temperatures and climate patterns.

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Define watershed.

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A watershed is an area of land that drains into a particular body of water, such as a river or lake.

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What is the significance of studying ocean features?

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Studying ocean features helps us understand marine ecosystems, ocean currents, and geological processes.

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What is acid rain and how is it formed?

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Acid rain is precipitation that is more acidic than normal due to pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

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Explain the concept of sedimentary rock formation.

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Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles over time.