Earth and Environmental Science Final Exam Review

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What is a major force of shoreline reshaping in North Carolina?

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Hurricanes are a major force of shoreline reshaping in North Carolina.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the total variability of living organisms on Earth.

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Which energy source has the lowest long-term environmental impact?

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Wind energy has the lowest long-term environmental impact.

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What contributes to conserving water?

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Building dams and maintaining forests both contribute to conserving water.

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How does the density of Earth’s atmosphere change with altitude?

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The atmosphere is highly compressible with decreasing density as altitude increases.

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Define 'ecosystem'.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar and wind.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing of trees from forested areas, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.