FSSA Review Earth Science #1

What is sedimentation in the rock cycle?

• The process of melting rocks to form magma.

• The process where sediments are deposited and accumulate, often leading to the formation of sedimentary rocks.

• The process of eroding rocks into smaller particles.

• The process of transforming sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.

What is the water cycle?

• The process of water moving through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

• A method of purifying water using chemicals.

• The way plants absorb water from the soil.

• The cycle of water being stored in glaciers and ice caps.

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What is the role of the hydrosphere in climate?

• It is the primary source of renewable energy.

• It regulates temperature and weather patterns.

• It is responsible for the formation of mountains.

• It has no significant impact on climate.

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What is conduction?

• Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, such as touching a hot object.

• Conduction is the process of heat transfer through fluids without direct contact.

• Conduction is the movement of heat through electromagnetic waves.

• Conduction is the transfer of heat through the movement of air particles.

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What is the significance of average annual precipitation?

• It helps define the climate of an area and influences its vegetation and agriculture.

• It determines the average temperature of a region.

• It measures the amount of sunlight received in a year.

• It indicates the soil quality for farming.

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What is metamorphism in the rock cycle?

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles.

• The transformation of existing rocks by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

• The formation of new rocks from molten magma.

• The process of sedimentation and compaction of sediments.

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How does the water cycle affect climate?

• The water cycle has no effect on climate.

• The water cycle only affects temperature, not precipitation.

• The water cycle regulates temperature and precipitation patterns, influencing local and global climates.

• The water cycle is only important for freshwater supply.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes long-term patterns and averages, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

• Weather refers to the average temperature over a year, while climate describes daily temperature fluctuations.

• Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns and averages.

• Weather and climate are interchangeable terms that mean the same thing.

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What is the impact of temperature on the water cycle?

• Temperature has no effect on the water cycle.

• Temperature affects the rate of evaporation and condensation, influencing weather patterns and climate.

• Temperature only affects the water cycle in polar regions.

• Temperature changes have no impact on weather patterns.

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What is climate?

• Climate refers to the short-term variations in weather conditions.

• Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

• Climate is the same as weather and can change daily.

• Climate is only concerned with temperature and does not include humidity or precipitation.

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