Winter Break - Earth Science Review

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What happens when two continental plates collide?

Back

They can create mountains and cause earthquakes.

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What characteristic of the Indian Plate allows it to move under the Eurasian Plate?

Back

It is denser.

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What evidence supports the idea that the universe is expanding?

Back

The wavelengths of light from distant galaxies are shifted toward the red end of the spectrum because they are lengthened.

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury.

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What is a high tide?

Back

A high tide is when the water level in the ocean rises to its highest point.

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What is a low tide?

Back

A low tide is when the water level in the ocean falls to its lowest point.

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What do floods do that can be constructive?

Back

They add sediment (pieces of rocks) to a new place.

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What is sediment?

Back

Sediment is small pieces of rocks and minerals that are carried by water.

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What is the solar system?

Back

The solar system is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that orbit the Sun.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun.