Confusing Terms in Environmental Science with Dane

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9th grade Environmenal Science Flashcards on Confusing Terms in Environmental Science with Dane, created by Dane Winoker on 16/01/2023.
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Chemical reaction between fuel and an oxidizing agent producing energy Combustion
Cold air mass meets cold air mass ahead of warm front, cold air masses come together as warm air mass rises Occluded Front
Loose covering of rock and organic matter over bedrock Soil
Process of gathering sediment Sedimentation
What will cause an increase in runoff and infiltration in an area Excessive Rain
Most likely to cause global climate changes Tsunami
Often result of warm air mass moving over cooler air mass Increase in precipitation
Associated with increase of CFCs in environment Increased health risks due to UV radiation
Lasting impact of upgrading water purification and management systems on freshwater Increase in freshwater supply
Storm with warm water in NW Pacific Typhoon
Storm with warm water in Atlantic Hurricane
Causes reduction of amount of coal and natural gas Increase population
Warming water along South America western coast El Nino
Water filling crack and spaces underground Groundwater
Result of humidity/Combined temp and humidity Heat Index
Human-made chemical in refrigerants, contributes to ozone layer destruction CFCs/Chlorofluorocarbons
Transformation of sediment to rock via pressure and cementation Lithification
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