EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PRETEST

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What is a River Basin?

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All the land in which water flows on or under into a major river.

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How does freezing and thawing of water in rocks affect the Earth's surface?

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It exposes rocks to increased rates of weathering and erosion.

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What is groundwater?

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Water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock.

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What is the impact of exponential growth of the human population on food demand?

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It could lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered material (sediment).

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface rather than being absorbed into the ground.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it.

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What are tributaries?

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Smaller rivers or streams that flow into a larger river.

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What is infiltration?

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The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.