Earth Science Semester 1 Final Exam M

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What is Oceanography?

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Oceanography is the study of the ocean, including its ecosystems, currents, and geology.

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What is a moraine?

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A moraine is a ridge of unsorted sediment left by a glacier.

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What does 'Planning and carrying out investigations' involve?

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It involves designing experiments to test hypotheses.

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What is a tributary?

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A tributary is a small river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake.

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What is the major difference between a topographic map and other maps?

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A topographic map shows elevation.

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Define 'Ecosystem'.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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What is a fault in geology?

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A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock.

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What is the significance of plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere and is responsible for earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain-building.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.