Science Year End Review

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What are the physical layers of the Earth?

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The Earth has three main physical layers: the crust, the mantle, and the core.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid, upper part of the mantle and the crust, which is solid and includes the tectonic plates.

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What human activity is most likely to contribute to soil erosion?

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Clearing land for farming is a human activity that can lead to soil erosion.

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What causes winds to form on Earth?

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Winds are formed due to uneven heating of the Earth by the sun.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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How does igneous rock change into sedimentary rock?

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Igneous rock must be broken down into sediment through weathering and erosion before it can change into sedimentary rock.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are added to a landform or land mass, often after being transported by erosion.

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What role does solar energy play in weather patterns?

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Solar energy heats the Earth's surface unevenly, which drives wind and weather patterns.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What is the Colorado River known for?

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The Colorado River is known for carving out the Grand Canyon through the process of erosion.

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