Earth Science Second Trimester Examination Matching: Match the following definitions with the appropriate term. April 15, 2019. Page 7 of 9
When groundwater heated by magma rises to the surface and collects in a natural Jacuzzi, it is called a
.hot spring.
What portion of Earth's land area is currently covered by glaciers?
10%
Approximately what percentage of water on Earth is freshwater?
3%
Which type of glaciers occupy mountain valleys?
Alpine Glaciers
Which of the following results in large pieces of ice breaking off glaciers to form icebergs?
Calving
Which soil type has the lowest permeability?
Clay
In which soil layer would you find loam that is rich in humus?
Horizon
A seismologist detects many small earthquakes in the area near a volcano, what can she infer about the volcano?
It is probably about to erupt.
The major result of heavy rains or melting snow and ice from glaciers results in
Mudflow.
What type of rock makes a good aquifer?
Permeable and porous
What glacial landform is represented by Long Island?
Terminal Moraine
Where does Earth's water receive the energy it needs to undergo evaporation?
The Sun
The formation of the Hawaiian Islands is one example of
Volcanoes forming over a hot spot.
A rock containing iron becomes soft, crumbly, and reddish brown in color has probably been
chemically weathered.
Which of the following can cause subsidence?
groundwater removal
A. large increase in stream velocity is likely to
increase the stream's competence and capacity.
The growth of plant roots and animal activity may result in
mechanical weathering
What causes the water in an artesian well to spout upwards?
pressure.
A hot and wet climate causes weathering to take place
rapidly.
During a very rainy season, the water table will
rise
The most important factors in determining the rate of weathering are
rock type and climate.
If groundwater is used at a faster rate than it is replenished,
subsidence may occur.
Which of the following substance plays the most important part in chemical weathering
water
