Weathering and erosion Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Earth Science Final Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest 2024/2025 | Graded A+. The closer isolines are... - ANSWER the steeper the gradient (diagram: North side is steepest) 3. The altitude of Polaris equals... - ANSWER the latitude of the observer Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66.5 degrees North 4. The Earth rotates - ANSWER West to east 15 degrees per hour in 24 hours or one day 5. Latitude lines run Longitude lines run - ANSWER east-west, but measure north or south of the equ...

Chapter 4: Weathering and Erosion

If a xenolith included within an igneous pluton has a numerical age of 55 million years (Ma) old, what can you infer about the age of the pluton? - Answer-the pluton formed after 55 Ma ago Radiocarbon is first produced in the ______ when neutrons strike ______ atoms. - Answer-atmosphere; nitrogen-14 A minimum of ______ seismic stations is necessary to determine the focus of an earthquake. - Answer-3 Which seismic wave will be the last to reach a seismic station following an earthquake? - An...

The subject of this course is _______. A) Environmental Science B) Horticulture and Landscaping C) Advanced Biometrics D) Astrobiology - correct answerA) Environmental Science Which harmful substance was once commonly used as insulation? A) Lead B) Mercury C) Asbestos D) Radon - correct answerC) Asbestos The primary use of petroleum products is for: A) gasoline for transportation B) production of petrochemicals needed for industry C) production of plastics D) extraction of tar...

GEG 111 FINAL EXAM (HARPER COLLEGE) REAL EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS & CORRECTLY HIGHLIGHTED ANSWERS 2024 LATEST VESION 100% QUALIFIED PASS. Denudation - ANSWER- The lowering of continental surfaces as a result of weathering, erosion, and mass movement. Physical Weathering - ANSWER- The disintegration of rock without any chemical alteration. • Also known as mechanical weathering. • Physical weathering increases the surface area on which further weathering can operate. Chemical W...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Overall Grade (highest attempt): 96 / 100 - 96 % Question 1 2/2 points Pyroclastic flows are more associated with __________. ocean hot spots stratovolcanoes shield volcanoes flood basalts cinder cones Question 2 2/2 points In the rock cycle, what processes directly link igneous rocks to metamorphic rocks? compaction and cementation melting and crystallization deposition and lithification recrystallization by high heat and pressure weathering and erosi...

Fjord - ANSWERSA long narrow inlet with steep cliffs created by glacial erosion (commonly found in Washington State) The Alps were formed... - ANSWERS...by the collision of the African and Eurasian continents (the alps are not made of volcanic rock) Three Main Types of Rocks - ANSWERSIgneous - Obsidian, Basalt, Granite (made from lava/ volcanic activity) Metamorphic - Slate, Gneiss, Phyllis (made under extreme pressure and temperature) Sedimentary - Limestone, Shale, Sandstone (made...

What is the hydrological cycle? - Answer Closed system driven by solar energy and gravitational potential. The 4 main erosion processes? - Answer Hydrolic action, Air trapped in rocks forces cracks open. Abrasion, rocks wearing down cliff. Attrition, rocks wearing down other rocks. Corrosion, weathering. Types of Beach landform? - Answer Storm beach, high energy deposition. Berms, summer swell deposition. Offshore ridges/bars, formed by destructive wave erosion and deposition...

LUOA Earth Science Module 3 Test Review (2022/2023) Already Passed Conventional oil a power source of fuel that provides lots of energy but burning it releases carbon dioxide, green house, and other oil pollution Benefit: High energy yield 2 recycled metals aluminum and copper Advantages of Solar Energy it is free, net energy is not too high, quick installments, no carbon dioxide admission, very low air and water pollution, and very low land disturbance Disadvantages of Solar Energy it needs ...

This Earth and Environmental Chemistry course explores the chemical makeup of our planet and how it affects the environment. Students learn basics of topics such as organic chemistry, electrochemistry and radioactivity as well as being introduced to new concepts like phase diagrams. This is all linked and related back to the earth and environment through relation to processes like weathering and erosion.