Earth/Space Science Review

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What illuminates the Moon?

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Sunlight

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What type of tide is created by the arrangement of Earth, Moon, and Sun during a neap tide?

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Neap tide occurs when the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun are perpendicular to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What type of air is more dense and tends to sink?

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Cold air is more dense and tends to sink.

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Which celestial body has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has the greatest effect on Earth's tides.

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What processes are involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, and Cementation are involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.

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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one place to another?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment from one place to another.

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What is the process of laying down sediment called?

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Deposition is the process of laying down sediment.

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What is the term for the squeezing together of sediments to form rock?

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Compaction is the term for the squeezing together of sediments to form rock.

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What is the process of binding sediments together to form rock?

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Cementation is the process of binding sediments together to form rock.