Earth 1st Semester Test

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Which planet is classified as a rocky planet?

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Mars is classified as a rocky planet.

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What is the term for all the liquid water and solid water (ice) on a planet?

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Hydrosphere is the term for all the liquid water and solid water (ice) on a planet.

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True or False: If two places are the same distance from the equator, they will always have the same air temperature.

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False, it depends on ocean currents and winds and how much energy is transferred.

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What is reasoning in the context of supporting a claim?

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Reasoning is the process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim.

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What is the definition of evidence in scientific arguments?

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Evidence is information about the natural world that is used to support or refute a claim.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, while evidence is the information that supports or contradicts that claim.

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What is the significance of ocean currents in climate?

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Ocean currents play a crucial role in regulating climate by distributing heat around the planet.

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Define hydrosphere.

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and ice.

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What are the main components of the Earth’s system?

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The main components are the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

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What is a scientific argument?

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A scientific argument is a reasoned statement that uses evidence to support a claim.