Earth Science Review

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What human activity helps reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Decreasing the burning of fossil fuels.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer?

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Summer is one of the four seasons, occurring from June to September in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What causes different time zones on Earth?

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Different time zones are a result of Earth's rotation.

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What is the area where two tectonic plates meet called?

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Boundary.

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What do scientists study to learn about Earth's interior?

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Scientists study recordings of earthquake waves.

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What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

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The crust.

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What is the layer of the Earth beneath the crust?

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The mantle.

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What is the center of the Earth called?

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The core.

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What natural phenomenon occurs when tectonic plates move?

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Earthquakes.

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What is the process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering.