EES Final Exam Review

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What causes Earth's day and night pattern?

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Earth’s rotation on its axis.

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Approximately 70% of the world's composite volcanoes are located around the Pacific Ocean in a region called the ____________.

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Ring of Fire.

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Basalt is an example of...

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Igneous.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is a daily snapshot, while climate measures averages over long periods of time.

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What gas makes up most of the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding Earth?

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Atmosphere.

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What is the main source of energy for Earth's weather systems?

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The Sun.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

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Plate tectonics.