Structure of the Hydrosphere

Which river is likely to flow into the Atlantic Ocean?

• Yadkin-PeeDee

• Chowan

• White Oak

• Savannah

What is an impact on urbanization?

• Soil erosion is decreased

• More oxygen is released

• Pollution is increased

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What isn't a practice of traditional farming?

• The use of pesticides

• Frequent crop rotation

• Genetically modified crops

• The use of fertilizers

How does the Coriolis Effect move ocean currents?

• It causes warm and cold surface currents to flow towards the equator

• It causes warm and cold surface currents to flow away from the equator

• It causes warm surface currents to flow towards the equator and cold surface currents to flow away from the equator

• It causes warm surface currents to flow away from the equator and cold surface currents to flow towards the equator

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What part of the hydrologic cycle refill aquifers

• Condensation

• Infiltration and Percolation

• Precipitation

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Water that doesn't infiltrate into the water table is called what?

• Transpiration

• Runoff

• Condensation

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What are disadvantages of beach nourishment?

• It is expensive

• It is a short term solution

• It causes water pollution

• It causes flooding

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What alternate energy method will be most effective in the Outer Banks of North Carolina?

• Geothermal Energy

• Wind Energy

• Solar Energy

• Nuclear Energy

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What is the main cause of deep ocean currents?

• The Coriolis Effect

• Differences in water density

• The jet stream

Why is fossil fuels used more than alternative energy

• It is cheaper

• It is more efficient

• It is easier to get

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