Water/landforms, glaciers, fossils, geologic time scale

Which of the following is NOT a major reservoir of the hydrosphere?

• Rivers

• Glaciers

• Atmosphere

• Volcanoes

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Weathering, mass movement, and erosion are all considered internal processes of the Earth.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Define mass movement:

• Mass movement refers to the flow of water through the hydrosphere, influencing landscapes by erosion and deposition.

• Mass movement is the transfer of energy within the atmosphere, leading to changes in weather patterns.

• Mass movement refers to the movement of large masses of land or rock down a slope, shaping landscapes through processes like landslides and mudflows.

• Mass movement is the rotation of Earth on its axis, affecting the distribution of water on the planet's surface.

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Define a watershed (water basin):

• A watershed is a large body of water, such as a lake or ocean, that collects and stores precipitation.

• A watershed is an area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet, such as a river or lake.

• A watershed is a channel carved by flowing water over time, shaping the surrounding landscape.

• A watershed is a type of weather pattern characterized by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

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What type of mass movement is characterized by the sudden movement of a large mass of rock or soil down a slope?

• Creep

• Mudflow

• Slump

• Landslide

Which of the following strategies can help mitigate the impact of floods?

• Restoring natural marshland, which acts as a sponge

• Deforestation which decreases the root structures in the soil

• Increasing groundwater extraction

• Urbanization in flood-prone areas

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Why are index fossils useful to geologists?

• They provide clues about past climates and environments

• They contain rare minerals

• They can be used to date rock layers accurately

• They are valuable artifacts for museums

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which geologic era came first?

• Cenozoic

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Precambrian

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

How do fossils help scientists understand Earth's history?

• They provide evidence of past life forms and environments

• They reveal future geological events

• They show the effects of pollution on ecosystems

• They predict earthquakes and tsunamis

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How do glaciers form?

• From volcanic eruptions

• Through the melting of ice caps

• By the accumulation of snow over time

• From underground rivers freezing

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