Earth Science Final Exam Review

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What is the top layer of soil most susceptible to?

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Erosion.

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What are the main factors involved with erosion?

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Gravity, wind, and water.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and increasing?

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First quarter.

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What theory describes how bodies of our solar system evolved from a dust cloud?

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Nebular theory.

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What is temperature a measure of?

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The average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is the role of gravity in erosion?

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Gravity pulls materials down slopes, contributing to erosion.

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How does wind contribute to erosion?

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Wind can carry small particles away from surfaces, leading to erosion.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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

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What is a solar nebula?

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A large cloud of gas and dust in space from which the solar system formed.