Unit 2 Bellringer Flashcard Review

Front

What is the impact of water flowing in a river?

Back

Water in a river can be both a constructive and a destructive force.

Front

How does particle size affect permeability?

Back

As particle size increases, the permeability increases.

Front

What question can be answered by studying fossils?

Back

How did birds evolve from reptiles over time?

Front

How can a scientist prove that a modern-day animal evolved from a fossil?

Back

Show comparative anatomy within the fossil and organism.

Front

What processes transform igneous rock into metamorphic rock?

Back

Heat and pressure.

Front

Define constructive force in geology.

Back

A constructive force is a natural process that builds up landforms, such as sediment deposition.

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Define destructive force in geology.

Back

A destructive force is a natural process that wears down landforms, such as erosion.

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What is permeability in geology?

Back

Permeability is the ability of a material to allow fluids to pass through it.

Front

What is the significance of fossils in understanding evolution?

Back

Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and their evolutionary changes over time.

Front

What is comparative anatomy?

Back

Comparative anatomy is the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species.