Unit 3 & 4 Review

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What process is responsible for the formation of high and low pressure systems?

Back

Convection is the process that causes the movement of air, leading to the formation of high and low pressure systems.

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What is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without moving them.

Front

What is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere?

Back

The Thermosphere is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere.

Front

What process involves the breakdown of rocks without movement?

Back

Weathering is the process that involves the breakdown of rocks without any movement.

Front

Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?

Back

The Stratosphere is known for containing the ozone layer.

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What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering breaks down rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of those broken pieces.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

Back

The ozone layer protects living organisms by absorbing most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Front

What is sedimentation?

Back

Sedimentation is the process by which particles settle out of a fluid, forming layers of sediment.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids, such as air or water.