LWHI Test Study Guide

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What processes change Earth’s surface?

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Deposition, erosion, and weathering all change Earth’s surface.

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What do the constraints of a project describe?

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The limitations of the design.

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Where is water on Earth primarily found?

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In the oceans.

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How do geological processes happen?

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Geological processes can happen slowly and over large areas, quickly and over small areas, or quickly and over large areas.

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What are excess nutrients in water primarily made up of?

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Nitrogen and phosphorus.

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Define deposition in geological terms.

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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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 the significance of nitrogen in ecosystems?

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Nitrogen is essential for plant growth and is a key component of amino acids and nucleic acids.