CA#4 Review Flashcardizz 7.10 and 7.11

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water from rain or melting snow that flows over the ground and can carry pollutants into surface water bodies.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is a land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers.

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What type of geological event is commonly associated with tectonic plate boundaries?

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Earthquakes are commonly associated with tectonic plate boundaries.

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a mid-ocean ridge?

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A mid-ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics at divergent boundaries.

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What is the impact of fertilizer use on groundwater?

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Fertilizer use can lead to contamination of groundwater with harmful chemicals.

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What are deep sea trenches?

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Deep sea trenches are the deepest parts of the ocean, formed at convergent plate boundaries where one plate is forced under another.

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What is xeriscaping?

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Xeriscaping is a landscaping method that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation by using drought-resistant plants.

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What is the purpose of low flow toilets?

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Low flow toilets are designed to use less water per flush, helping to conserve water.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.