Earth Science Spring Final 2024

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What will an average sized star like the Sun eventually become before becoming a planetary nebula?

Back

Red Giant

Front

What holds the Sun together?

Back

Gravity

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How can humans mitigate climate change?

Back

Prevent deforestation

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What is released by burning fossil fuels?

Back

CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)

Front

What is the total metric tons produced by Clark's Paper Mill and Tyler Paper Mill in August?

Back

90 metric tons

Front

What is a Red Giant?

Back

A stage in a star's life cycle where it expands and cools after exhausting its hydrogen fuel.

Front

What is the primary force that keeps celestial bodies in orbit?

Back

Gravity

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What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are fossil fuels?

Back

Natural substances formed from decomposed plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of trees to make way for agriculture or urban development.