EES Final Exam Review

Front

What is the primary reason the Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun?

Back

The effect of the Moon is more than that of the Sun because it is closer to Earth.

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What process involves the breaking down of rock by wind, water, and ice?

Back

Weathering.

Front

Why is most of the freshwater on Earth not available for human use?

Back

It is frozen in the icecaps and glaciers.

Front

What is the Coriolis Effect?

Back

The curving of winds due to the rotation of Earth, causing winds to curve counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What causes air to move from one area to another?

Back

Air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Front

Define erosion.

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

Front

What is deposition in the context of geology?

Back

Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

Front

Explain the difference between weathering and erosion.

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken down materials.

Front

What is the significance of glaciers in the water cycle?

Back

Glaciers store a significant amount of Earth's freshwater, which is not readily available for use.

Front

How does the rotation of the Earth affect ocean currents?

Back

The rotation of the Earth causes ocean currents to move counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.