Unit One Earth Science Review

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What is a stormwater drainage system?

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A system of drains and pipes that collect and carry rainwater away from streets, parking lots, and other surfaces, directing it to bodies of water like rivers, lakes, or streams.

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What question can be studied using data collected from a seismograph?

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How long will an earthquake last?

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Who studies earthquakes?

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Seismologists

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What is contour plowing?

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A method of plowing rows that follow the curves of the land rather than straight up and down slopes.

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What is terrace farming?

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A method of growing crops on the sides of hills or mountains by building flat platforms, like steps, called terraces.

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What is the purpose of a wastewater treatment system?

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To remove contaminants from wastewater and produce treated water that can be released into the environment.

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What do biologists study?

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The study of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and distribution.

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What is the role of a volcanologist?

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A scientist who studies volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological phenomena.

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What is the difference between irrigation and drainage systems?

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Irrigation systems supply water to crops, while drainage systems remove excess water from land.

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What is hydroponics?

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A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in an aqueous solvent.