NatGeo Ch2: The Earth

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How long does it take Earth to rotate on its axis?

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1 day

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What occurs on June 20 or 21 in the Southern Hemisphere?

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winter solstice

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Which of Earth's layers is mostly liquid?

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outer core

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Where is the Ring of Fire located?

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along the rim of the Pacific Ocean

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What happens during condensation?

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Cooler temperatures cause water vapor to change into droplets.

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When would a person in Australia typically experience the autumn equinox?

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March 21

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What causes the plate tectonics of the crust to move? Options: The revolution around the sun pulls the plates along., Ocean currents push and pull the plates in different directions., Earthquakes push the plates away from each other., The magma in the mantle rises and settles, causing a rotation that moves the plates above it.

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The magma in the mantle rises and settles, causing a rotation that moves the plates above it.

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How long does it take Earth to make one revolution around the sun?

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1 year

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On what layer of Earth do tectonic plates rest?

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mantle

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What is it called when the sun heats the ocean and water vapor rises into the air?

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evaporation

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