Earth Systems Flashcard 2

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Approximately how much of the Earth is covered with water?

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70 percent of the Earth's surface is covered with water.

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What is the name of the current that carries warm water from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico up the east coast of the United States?

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The current is called the Gulf Stream.

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What is the process of picking up sediment and moving it away called?

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The process is called erosion.

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What do we call the pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time?

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The pattern is called climate.

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Which ecosystem is home to the greatest variety of ocean life?

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The coral reef is home to the greatest variety of ocean life.

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What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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The layer is called the atmosphere.

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What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

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The process is called condensation.

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What do we call the movement of water in the ocean?

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The movement is called ocean currents.

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What is the term for the solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil?

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The solid part is called the lithosphere.

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What is the name of the zone in the ocean where light can penetrate and support photosynthesis?

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The zone is called the photic zone.