Earth Benchmark Review

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What evidence did Wegener use in his Continental Drift theory?

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Wegener used evidence such as continents and fossils fitting together like puzzle pieces, plant and animal fossils, and mountain ranges and coal deposits lining up across continents.

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What is Renewable Energy?

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Renewable Energy is energy that can be replenished at the same rate as it is used.

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What is Nonrenewable Energy?

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Nonrenewable Energy is energy that cannot be replaced in our lifetime.

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed through the process of heat and pressure.

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What is the Prime Meridian?

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The Prime Meridian is the line at zero degrees longitude.

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What is the definition of Continental Drift?

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Continental Drift is the theory that continents move across the Earth's surface over geological time.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced.

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What role do tectonic plates play in Earth's geology?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.