Earth Science Review

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the solid outer shell of the Earth, which includes the crust and the upper part of the mantle.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.

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What process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into sand-sized sediment.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the natural process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles due to environmental factors.

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How are rocks classified?

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Rocks are classified based on how they formed: igneous from cooling magma, sedimentary from compacted sediments, and metamorphic from altered existing rocks.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of Earth, including the lithosphere, and encompasses all rocks and landforms.

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What human activity can reduce carbon dioxide levels?

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Decreasing the burning of fossil fuels can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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What is the main cause of increased electricity usage?

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Increased use of technology and electronic devices is a major reason for increased electricity usage.

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What is faulting?

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Faulting is the process where rocks break and move along a fault line, often causing earthquakes.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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