Earth Science Final Exam Review Spring 2022

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What is the interaction between a beaver and a beaver dam?

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Biotic - Abiotic: The beaver (biotic) interacts with the dam (abiotic) it builds.

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Which River Basin are we located in?

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Tar-Pamlico: A river basin in North Carolina.

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What is the term for the spinning of Earth on its axis?

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Rotation: It takes 24 hours for Earth to complete one rotation.

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What is orographic lifting?

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Cloud formation that occurs when air is forced to rise over mountains.

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What is the best way to stop immediate erosion on a steeply sloping pasture?

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Increase the amount of vegetation on the sloping pasture.

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Define biotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and climate.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the Tar-Pamlico River Basin?

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It is a major watershed in North Carolina, important for ecology and water resources.

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What is frontal lifting in meteorology?

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Frontal lifting occurs when warm air rises over cold air, leading to cloud formation and precipitation.