Final Exam Review

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Why is burning fossil fuels harmful?

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Increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the air.

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What does the presence of ancient fern fossils on Antarctica indicate?

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That Antarctica drifted from a warmer climate where plants could grow.

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What scale classifies hurricanes according to wind speed?

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Saffir-Simpson scale.

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What type of rock is formed from fragments of other rocks?

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Sedimentary Rock.

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What is the elevation at the top of the hill on the attached map?

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Between 291 and 299 Feet.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What is continental drift?

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The theory that continents move over geological time across the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed by the accumulation of sediments, often containing fossils.