Earth Science Midterm Review

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What are the four most abundant elements in the oceans?

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Oxygen, Hydrogen, Sodium, Chlorine

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What percentage of all water is fresh water?

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3% of all water is fresh water, found in lakes, rivers, aquifers, glaciers, and ice caps.

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What process involves the breaking down and removal of sediments?

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Weathering and Erosion.

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What type of volcano is characterized by steep slopes and explosive eruptions?

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Cinder Cone Volcano.

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What natural feature helps distribute heat around the globe?

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Oceans.

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What is the primary component of ocean water?

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Saltwater, primarily composed of sodium chloride.

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What is the process by which sediments are compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rock?

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Lithification.

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What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

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Plate Tectonics.

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What is the main cause of ocean currents?

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Wind, Earth's rotation, and differences in water density.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.