Final Exam Review Game

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What is Earth's longitude system?

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A system of imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole, measuring degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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What is frost wedging?

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A type of weathering that occurs when water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart.

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How does solar energy reach Earth?

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Through the radiation of electromagnetic waves through space.

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What process allows any rock to become magma?

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Melting, which occurs when rocks are heated to their melting point.

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What is a heat island?

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An urban area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities.

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What are the main components of Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), and trace gases including Argon and Carbon Dioxide.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is the significance of the Prime Meridian?

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It is the starting point for measuring longitude, defined as 0 degrees.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which rocks change in structure, texture, or mineral composition due to heat and pressure.