Earth and Space Science - Praxis 5905

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Who proposed the theory of continental drift?

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Alfred Wegener

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What is the term for the phase of the moon when it appears to be getting smaller?

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Waning

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Which natural feature contains the majority of the world's fresh water?

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Glaciers

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What type of rock is known for containing fossils?

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Sedimentary rocks

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What is the reason for longer summer days and shorter winter days on Earth?

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Tilt on its axis

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What is the process called when the Earth orbits around the Sun?

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Revolution

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What is the term for the Earth's rotation on its axis?

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Rotation

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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What is the primary cause of seasons on Earth?

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Tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun

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What is the term for the boundary between two tectonic plates?

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Plate boundary

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