EMILY - Earth Science sem 1 wk 1

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What information can GPS satellites relay?

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GPS satellites can relay information about position, elevation, and direction, but not weather.

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What happens to microcontinents early in the Proterozoic due to plate tectonics?

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Early in the Proterozoic, microcontinents began to collide as a result of plate tectonics.

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What gases were likely present in Earth's early atmosphere?

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Earth’s early atmosphere likely contained large concentrations of water vapor, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen gases vented from volcanoes.

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What is the latitude of the North Pole?

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The latitude of the North Pole is 90 degrees north.

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What subspecialty of Earth science studies long-term weather patterns?

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Climatology is the subspecialty of Earth science that studies patterns of weather over a long period of time.

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Define climatology.

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Climatology is the study of climate, which is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area.

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What is the primary function of GPS technology?

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The primary function of GPS technology is to provide accurate location and navigation information.

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What is the significance of plate tectonics in Earth's geological history?

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Plate tectonics is significant because it explains the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates, leading to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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What are microcontinents?

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Microcontinents are small landmasses that can break away from larger continental plates and can collide with other landmasses.

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What role do volcanoes play in shaping Earth's atmosphere?

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Volcanoes release gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, which contributed to the formation of Earth's early atmosphere.