Unit 5 Semester Exam Review 1

What is remote sensing and how is it used?

• A technology to observe Earth's surface features

• A method to measure temperature

• A technique for underwater exploration

• A process to study the atmosphere

What can remote sensing detect that is invisible to the human eye?

• Infrared features

• Visible light

• Ultraviolet rays

• Sound waves

What are some applications of remote sensing?

• Mapping and infrastructure planning

• Cooking and cleaning

• Music and art

• Sports and recreation

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What is the lithosphere?

• The solid outer surface of the Earth

• The Earth's atmosphere

• The Earth's core

• The Earth's mantle

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What do topographic maps show?

• Shape and elevation of land features

• Types and ages of rocks

• Weather patterns

• Ocean currents

What is erosion?

• The removal and transportation of rock and soil

• The formation of new rocks

• The melting of ice

• The growth of plants

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What is mass wasting?

• The downslope movement of rock and soil due to gravity

• The accumulation of snow

• The evaporation of water

• The growth of forests

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How does surface water cause erosion?

• Through processes like abrasion and dissolution

• By freezing and thawing

• By absorbing sunlight

• By reflecting light

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What role does groundwater play in shaping Earth's surface?

• It forms aquifers and contributes to the creation of caves and sinkholes

• It causes volcanic eruptions

• It leads to the formation of mountains

• It creates deserts

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Why is it important to manage Earth's water resources?

• To maintain a sustainable water supply for future generations

• To increase the Earth's temperature

• To decrease the Earth's gravity

• To stop the Earth's rotation

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