2010 Release test

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation in the ground, where the soil or rocks are permanently saturated with water.

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What causes a lowering of the water table?

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A lowering of the water table can occur due to extended drought over the recharge zone, which reduces the amount of water that can seep into the ground.

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What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

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What is relative dating in geology?

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Relative dating is a method used to determine the age of rocks and fossils in relation to one another, without determining their exact age.

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What does it mean if two fossils are found in similar strata?

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If two fossils are found in similar strata, it indicates that they likely lived during the same time period.

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What causes differences in air pressure around the Earth?

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Differences in air pressure are caused by warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles.

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What is an anemometer used for?

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An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.

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What is the role of evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, contributing to the water cycle by moving water from the surface to the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase is significant because it is one of the times when spring tides occur, leading to the highest and lowest tides.