Global Change — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?

A
ice forming in cracks of rocks
B
acid rain falling on sidewalks
C
waves washing over rocks on the beach
D
water washing away soil in an area used by off-road vehicles
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Humus creates good soil tilth, which is an indirect benefit of microorganism action.

A
T
B
F
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The 2 kinds of glaciers are called

A
continental, valley
B
continent, mountain
C
till and kettle
D
plucking and moraine
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Changes to waterways will discontinue if human impacts on waterways cease.

A
T
B
F
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The cracking of rock due to heat is an example of _______.

A
erosion
B
physical weathering
C
chemical weathering
D
none of the above
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Buffer zones _______.

A
can help regulate the acidity of aquatic ecosystems
B
help increase erosion rates
C
are set up around natural resource areas
D
all of the above
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Temperate marine climates are normally:

A
hot
B
cool to warm
C
cold
D
warm to hot
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Which of the following is NOT a type of tide?

A
low tide
B
high tide
C
fall tide
D
spring tide
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
dew point
B
relative humidity
C
clouds
D
precipitation

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