HES Semester 1 Exam Review

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the Earth's sphere that consists of all living organisms and their environments, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which small pieces of rocks and soil are moved by natural forces.

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What type of graph is best for displaying continuous data?

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A Line graph is best suited for displaying data that changes continuously over a period.

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What geological process creates mountain ranges?

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Mountain ranges are primarily created by plate tectonics and the interaction of lithospheric plates.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for weather and climate.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is a Bar graph used for?

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A Bar graph is used to compare different categories of data.

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What is a Pie chart?

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A Pie chart is a circular graph that shows the proportions of a whole.

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What is a Scatter plot?

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A Scatter plot is used to show the relationship between two variables.