Thanksgiving Spiral Review

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What are destructive forces in geology?

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Destructive forces are natural processes that wear down landforms, such as erosion and weathering.

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What causes deformed rock structures?

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Deformed rock structures are often caused by crustal plate collisions.

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What is the role of snow in the water cycle?

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Snow is a form of precipitation that takes longer to run off compared to rain.

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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.

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How does carbon dioxide pollution affect Earth's climate?

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Carbon dioxide pollution can make Earth's climates warmer.

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What are constructive forces in geology?

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Constructive forces are natural processes that build up landforms, such as volcanic eruptions and sediment deposition.

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What is the difference between precipitation and condensation?

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Precipitation is water that falls from the atmosphere (like rain or snow), while condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid.

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What is plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithospheric plates and how they interact at their boundaries.

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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 wind or water.

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What is the significance of the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle describes the transformation of rocks through processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and sedimentation.