PM3 Review- Earth/Space Science

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What type of breeze do you experience during the day if you are standing on land?

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A breeze moving from the sea to the land because the sea is cooler than the land.

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Why did Copernicus propose a new theory of the solar system?

Back

He based it on new evidence that supported his idea.

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What is true when comparing a galaxy and a star?

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A galaxy contains billions of stars, so a galaxy is larger than a star.

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Which impact on the environment would not result from urbanization?

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Improved air quality.

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What causes seasons?

Back

The Earth's tilt is at a constant angle.

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What is a sea breeze?

Back

A breeze that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day.

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What is the geocentric model?

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An astronomical model that places Earth at the center of the universe.

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What is a galaxy?

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A massive system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter, bound together by gravity.

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What is urbanization?

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The process of making an area more urban, often leading to increased population density and changes in land use.

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What is the role of Earth's tilt in climate?

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Earth's tilt affects the angle of sunlight received, leading to seasonal changes.