Earths Features review

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What is climate?

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The pattern of weather conditions in a region.

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At noon, where is the sun in the sky?

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High.

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Why does the sun appear to move across the sky from east to west?

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Because of Earth's rotation.

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What is the most important factor in forming sedimentary rock layers?

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Moving water.

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How are canyons formed?

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By weathering and erosion by water.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediment from one place to another.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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It provides energy for evaporation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term patterns.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and soil that are moved by water, wind, or ice.