Earth Science

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Which evidence has concluded that there are different layers within Earth’s interior?

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analysis of earthquake wave data

Front

Which layer contains convection currents that cause the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates?

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mantle

Front

The relatively thin layer of rock at Earth's surface is called the

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lithosphere

Front

Why does the Sun generally appear to rise in the east, move across the sky, and set in the west each day?

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Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

Which property of a mineral is tested by scratching it on a glass plate?

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hardness

Front

Which location will enter darkness next as Earth's rotation continues? Options: A, B, C, D

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C

Front

Best title for the diagram: Ozone Depletion, Water Pollution, Greenhouse Effect, Renewable Energy

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Ozone Depletion

Front

Which Moon phase will be seen from Earth when the Moon is at position C?

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Front

Why was a hurricane watch posted for the coastal areas shown?

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to warn people of life-threatening conditions

Front

In which compass direction did the hurricane travel from day 1 to day 4? Options: northwest, northeast, southwest, southeast

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northwest