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Geology Exam 2 Study Guide

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Which weather phenomenon is characterized by rotating columns of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground?

Thunderstorm

Tornado (correct)

Supercell storm

Hurricane

What is the primary source of energy for hurricanes?

Volcanic eruptions

Solar radiation (correct)

Tornadoes

Earth's rotation

What is the main cause of destruction in a hurricane?

High wind speeds (correct)

Intense lightning strikes

Heavy rainfall

Ice accumulation

What is the key factor that differentiates a tropical depression from a hurricane?

Air pressure Signup and view all the answers

What meteorological condition is crucial for the formation of a thunderstorm?

Warm, moist air rising rapidly Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between erosion and land subsidence?

Erosion is the gradual wearing away of land, while land subsidence is the sinking of the ground surface. Signup and view all the answers

Which method can destabilize slopes and contribute to mass wasting?

Deforestation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of eutrophication in bodies of water?

Introduction of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus Signup and view all the answers

How does limestone typically form?

By the accumulation of shell fragments and marine organisms Signup and view all the answers

What are porosity and permeability related to in geology?

Ability of rocks to hold water and transmit fluids Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon is associated with the greenhouse effect?

Increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations Signup and view all the answers