Geology Exam Review

A set of flashcards based on lecture notes to help review key concepts, definitions, and important facts for the geology exam.

What is the difference between maritime and continental climate?

Maritime climate is influenced by the ocean, while continental climate is characterized by greater temperature extremes due to being away from large bodies of water.

What are the three main forms of precipitation?

Rain, snow, and sleet.

Define the Rock Cycle.

The series of processes that describe the transformation of one type of rock to another.

What are the key factors affecting climate as per the LOWERN acronym?

Latitude, Ocean currents, Wind and air masses, Elevation, Relief, and Near water.

Who proposed the Continental Drift Theory?

Alfred Wegener.

What is glaciation?

The process by which large areas of the Earth's surface are covered with ice sheets.

Provide an example of a glacial feature.

Glacial valleys, moraines, drumlins, or cirques.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.

Name two types of plate movement.

Divergent and convergent plate boundaries.

What is a climate graph used for?

To visually represent the average temperature and precipitation over time for a specific location.