Answer the following 10 questions. Full response, full sentences. Few sentences each. Type on the document itself. Thanks
GEOL4
Dr. Hall
Coastlines and Sea Level
Name ___________________________________
1) Describe the theory of how the moon was formed out of the debris left over from a collision between the
Earth and an astronomical body called Theia.
2) Consider the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Why do we have moon phases? Draw a
diagram for each of the four phases of the moon. Be sure to label the Sun, Earth, and Moon and show their
relative positions. Write a few sentences explaining your diagram.
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3) Consider the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Why do we have tides? Draw a diagram for
Spring Tide and Neap Tide. Be sure to label the Sun, Earth, and Moon and show their relative positions. Write a
few sentences explaining your diagram.
4) Consider the relationship between the Sun and the Earth. Why do we have seasons? Draw a diagram for each
of the 4 seasons. Be sure to label the Sun and the Earth and show their relative positions. How would seasons be
different when eccentricity is at a maximum? Write a few sentences explaining your diagram.
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5) Considering seasonal temperature variations and amount of precipitation, why does San Francisco, California
have a different climate than Norfolk, Virginia given that they are at the same latitude and receive the same
amount of solar radiation at any given time of the year? Write a paragraph explaining your reasoning.
6) Given their latitude, why do Europe and Scandinavia have a climate more similar to the United States than
northern Canada or Siberia? Write a paragraph explaining your reasoning.
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7) Write a paragraph describing at least three ways that sea level rise affects coastlines. Write a paragraph
describing at least three ways that the East Coast of the United States is more affected by sea level rise than the
west coast.
8) Why is Sea Level Rise a Climate Justice issue? Give an example of a wealthy country that is affected by sea
level rise and a poor country that is affected by sea level rise. How are they similar and how are they different?
Write a paragraph explaining your reasoning.
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9) Using the graph below, estimate how much sea level would result from the corresponding global mean
temperature increase.
Temperature, oC
Sea Level, m
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10) How much in total can global sea level change from a glacial maximum to melting all ice and snow on the
planet?
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