Earth Systems Flashcard 2

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

Back

Erosion

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Approximately how much of the Earth is covered with water?

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70 percent

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

Back

The coral reef

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What is the pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time called?

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Climate

Front

How does warm water from the Gulf Stream affect the climate along the US Eastern coast?

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It makes the climate warmer.

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What is deposition in the context of Earth systems?

Back

The process of sediment being dropped off in a new location.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What role do coral reefs play in ocean ecosystems?

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They provide habitat and shelter for many marine organisms.

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What is the significance of the Gulf Stream?

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It is a warm ocean current that influences climate and weather patterns.

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What are the main components of Earth's systems?

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The atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.