6th Grade Earth Science Mid-year Review

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces like wind and water move soil and rock from one location to another.

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What is an example of erosion?

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Wind blowing away sediment to a new place on the mountain.

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What is the uppermost zone of the ocean called?

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The uppermost zone of the ocean is called the Sunlight zone.

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What is Pangea?

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Pangea is the name of a supercontinent that existed millions of years ago.

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What type of rock is formed when magma and lava cools and hardens?

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Igneous rock is formed when magma and lava cools and hardens.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.