E&S Unit 2 Review

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What are movements of ocean water in a continuous flow called?

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Ocean currents.

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What are cirques, moraines, and outwashes related to?

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Glacial erosion.

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What is the likely result of a mudflow?

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A mudflow.

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What begins ocean acidification?

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Carbon dioxide released from combustion.

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What does acid rain cause?

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Chemical weathering.

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Define ocean currents.

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Large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors such as wind, temperature, and salinity.

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What is glacial erosion?

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The process by which glaciers shape the landscape through the movement of ice and the transport of sediment.

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What is a mudflow?

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A rapid flow of mud down a slope, often triggered by heavy rainfall or melting snow.

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What is the impact of carbon dioxide on ocean water?

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It leads to ocean acidification, which harms marine life.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The breakdown of rocks and minerals through chemical reactions, often involving water and acids.