Final Semester Review Barrow Science8A

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot.

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What is a direct effect of climate change on the environment?

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Rising sea levels.

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

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Longitudinal wave.

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How do particles move in a transverse wave?

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Particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

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What is a consequence of global warming?

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More frequent heatwaves.

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Define renewable resources.

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

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Define nonrenewable resources.

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is climate change?

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A long-term alteration in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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What are the effects of rising sea levels?

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Inundation of coastal areas, increased flooding, and loss of habitat.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.