Earth Science Final Exam

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What are some effects of global warming?

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Rising sea level, melting glaciers, extreme weather.

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What is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

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A non-living component of the environment, such as rain.

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Which activity does not add CO2 to the atmosphere?

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Planting trees.

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What does a cold front symbol indicate on a weather map?

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It indicates a cold front, where cold air is replacing warm air.

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How are air masses named?

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Air masses are named based on where they form.

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What is global warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, warming the planet.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar and wind energy.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.