Living Earth Semester One Final

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What causes tides in the ocean?

Back

Gravity causes tides in the ocean.

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Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

Back

The outer core is the liquid layer of the Earth.

Front

Why is the Sun important to life on Earth?

Back

The Sun provides heat and light necessary for life.

Front

What phenomenon causes hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere to spin counterclockwise?

Back

Hurricanes spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere due to how wind and water move because of Earth's spin.

Front

What is the process by which plants make their food using sunlight?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their food using sunlight.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, affecting tides and the motion of celestial bodies.

Front

What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

Front

What is the inner core of the Earth?

Back

The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, primarily made of iron and nickel.

Front

What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The Sun provides energy for evaporation, which is a key process in the water cycle.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.