Earth Science First Semester Review

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What happens immediately after a hurricane makes landfall?

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It gets weaker.

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What is the process called when rocks are deeply buried and placed under pressure due to overlying layers?

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Compaction.

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What is a hemisphere?

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One half of a sphere. The Earth can be divided into eastern, western, southern, or northern sections.

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What are the factors that can be changed or manipulated in an experiment called?

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Independent variables.

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If a hurricane destroyed an entire U.S. city, what category would it most likely be?

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Category 4 or 5.

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What is lithification?

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The process of turning sediment into rock.

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What is the definition of deposition in Earth Science?

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The process by which sediments settle out of the transporting medium.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.