Earth Science: Technology

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What is a Global Information System (GIS)?

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A technology that uses layered maps to analyze and visualize data, such as flood occurrences during past storms.

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What instrument records the movement of tectonic plates?

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Seismograph.

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What is a jetty?

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A structure built out into the sea to protect the coastline from erosion and to manage sediment.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to control floods?

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Beach nourishment.

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What is a sea wall?

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A wall built along the coastline to protect the land from the sea.

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What is the purpose of building levees?

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To prevent floodwaters from overflowing into populated areas.

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What does a seismograph measure?

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The intensity and duration of earthquakes.

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What is beach nourishment?

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The process of adding sand to a beach to combat erosion.

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What is the role of a storm drain system?

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To manage and redirect excess rainwater to prevent flooding.

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What is a barrier island?

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A coastal landform that protects the mainland from waves and storms.