Define and describe or sketch the hydrologic cycle

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The hydrologic cycle describes the movement of water and water vapor through the earth system. The hydrologic cycle includes water in the form of precipitation and water vapor due to evaporation and transpiration by plants. Water moves down and also horizontally through the sediments and soil near the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between ice sheet, sea ice, and ice shelf?

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The position on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake source is called the ________

A) epicenter B) seismic zone C) focus D) inertial point

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Why does the equator receive equal day and night?


Figure 9-2: Earth–Sun relations on June solstice.

Noting the orientation of the circle of illumination on June 21, explain the above question.

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Which of the following is not a depositional feature formed by, or in association with, a continental glacier?

A) unstratified till B) outwash plain C) lateral moraine D) esker E) kame

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