FSA Review - Earth Science 1

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation. For example, 'Winters in Canada are cold' describes the climate.

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Why is it cool at the Earth's poles?

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It is cool at the Earth's poles because sunlight strikes them at extreme angles, resulting in less direct sunlight and lower temperatures.

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What causes earthquakes in California and Japan?

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Earthquakes in California and Japan are caused by their locations on the boundary of active tectonic plates, where the motion of the plates leads to seismic activity.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. An example is an ice cube melting in a person’s hand.

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How does freezing water weather rocks?

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Freezing water causes weathering of rocks by expanding in cracks, which can break the rocks apart.

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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 is the long-term average of those conditions.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries, causing geological activity like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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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, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.