Earth Science Final Exam Review Spring 2022

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What type of front is moving northward in the Gulf of Mexico?

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Warm Front

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What is the term for the spinning of Earth on its axis that takes 24 hours?

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Rotation

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What action increases a person’s ecological footprint?

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Driving personal cars rather than using public transportation

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What is the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?

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The maximum number of individuals that an ecosystem can support without harming the ecosystem.

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What is a likely consequence of drilling for freshwater along a coastal area?

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An intrusion of saltwater into aquifers.

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Define 'Ecological Footprint'.

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A measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems, representing the amount of natural capital used.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

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What is the significance of estuaries in an ecosystem?

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Estuaries serve as nurseries for many marine species and provide critical habitats.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.