Earth Science Semester One Review

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is a large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, typically characterized by steep slopes and significant elevation.

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What layer of the Earth is the outermost layer?

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, where we live.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is all the air and gases surrounding the Earth.

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What does a compass rose show on a map?

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A compass rose shows the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) on a map.

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What lines measure how far north or south a place is from the equator?

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Lines of Latitude measure how far north or south a place is from the equator.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What is the inner core of the Earth?

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The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

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What is the outer core?

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The outer core is the liquid layer of the Earth's core, located beneath the mantle and above the inner core.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the thick layer of rock between the Earth's crust and outer core.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.