11 Questions
Which weather phenomenon is characterized by rotating columns of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground?
Tornado
What is the primary source of energy for hurricanes?
Solar radiation
What is the main cause of destruction in a hurricane?
High wind speeds
What is the key factor that differentiates a tropical depression from a hurricane?
Air pressure
What meteorological condition is crucial for the formation of a thunderstorm?
Warm, moist air rising rapidly
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.
Which method can destabilize slopes and contribute to mass wasting?
Deforestation
What is the primary cause of eutrophication in bodies of water?
Introduction of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus
How does limestone typically form?
By the accumulation of shell fragments and marine organisms
What are porosity and permeability related to in geology?
Ability of rocks to hold water and transmit fluids
Which phenomenon is associated with the greenhouse effect?
Increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations
Prepare for your geology exam by studying topics such as age of Earth, mass wasting, erosion, land subsidence, slope vs. gravity, water's role in mass wasting, methods to stabilize slopes, topography, relief, landslides, and more.
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