12/17 Environmental Science Fall Final Review

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to the change in average weather conditions over a period of at least 3 decades.

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What is subsidence?

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Subsidence is the sinking of land above an aquifer due to overpumping.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that sinks through spaces in soil, gravel, and rock.

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What is surface water?

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Surface water is water that is stored in lakes, reservoirs, wetlands, streams, and rivers.

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Is hydropower a renewable or nonrenewable energy resource?

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Hydropower is a renewable energy resource.

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What are the important factors about water?

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Water is found in every living organism, dissolves and transports many molecules, and quickly moves between three phases, transferring heat.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation where groundwater is found.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced.

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What is the significance of wetlands?

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Wetlands are important ecosystems that provide habitat, improve water quality, and help in flood control.