6th Gr EOS Unit 5 Earth Sci

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the sphere that contains all of Earth's surface water, including oceans, lakes, streams, and rivers.

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What process drops sediments in a new place?

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Deposition is the geological process where sediments are dropped in a new location.

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What is the Earth's crust made of?

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The Earth's crust is made of rocks and minerals.

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What does the term 'waning' refer to in relation to the moon?

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Waning describes the period of time when the illuminated portion of the visible surface of the moon is decreasing.

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Which layer of the Earth is made of solid iron and nickel?

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The Inner Core is the layer of the Earth that is made of solid iron and nickel.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

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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 processes such as wind or water.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.

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What are tides?

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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun.