6th Grade Final S2

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity.

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What should you do before starting a lab?

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Read the lab procedure before doing the lab.

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What are the three main stages of the water cycle in order?

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Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation.

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What are the layers of the atmosphere in order?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a type of tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves those broken pieces.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.