

Earth Science Key Terms and Concepts
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Social Studies
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
tectonic plate
Back
The collision of two tectonic plates along the San Andreas Fault is the cause of earthquakes in California.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
erosion
Back
Erosion caused by wind and rain has sculpted unique rock formations in the Grand Canyon.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Radiation
Back
Radiation from the sun is essential for life on Earth, but it can also be harmful in excess.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
ozone
Back
The ozone layer in the atmosphere protects us from the sun.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
salinity
Back
The high salinity of the Dead Sea makes it so dense that bodies float effortlessly.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
lithosphere
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The lithosphere is the outermost and most rigid layer of the Earth.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
asthenosphere
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The asthenosphere is the mantle layer located below the lithosphere.
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