Role of erosion Flashcards

1
Q

What does rotation of an atmosphere do to weather?

A

it drives weather

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2
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what are factors when you have a slow rotation?

A
  • Less Wind
  • less weather
  • less erosion
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What are factors when you have a fast rotation?

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  • rapid heating/cooling
  • more wind
  • more weather
  • more erosion
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4
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what is required for a magnetic field? a slow or fast rotation?

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A fast rotation is required for a magnetic field.

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Does larger planet size mean volcanism?

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yes, because you have a thinner lithosphere, and more activity.

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Does a larger planet size mean tectonics?

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yes, because you have a thinner lithosphere and more activity.

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7
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Does distance from the sun matter for volcanism?

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no

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Does distance from the sun matter for tectonics?

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no

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9
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does larger planet size mean erosion?

A

yes, because you have more gravity, to keep and atmosphere therefor creating wind, weather.

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Does distance from the sun have anything to do with erosion?

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yes, because too close or far from the sun depends if you get liquid water or not.

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Does faster rotation have anything to do with erosion?

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yes, more weather, stronger magnetic field.

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