Earth and Space Science Review 6th-8th Grade

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How long does it take the moon to revolve around the earth?

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27.5 days

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What is the MOVEMENT of rocks called?

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Erosion

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A smaller round planet that cannot clear its own orbit.

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What is a light year?

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The distance that light travels in one year.

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In what state is water present on Mars?

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Solid.

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What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering.

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What is the term for the transfer of sediment from one location to another?

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Erosion.

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What is the main difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet can clear its own orbit, while a dwarf planet cannot.

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What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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What is the term for the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space?

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Orbit.