Geology

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What does the lithosphere include?

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The lithosphere includes the crust and part of the mantle.

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What is the earth's crust made up of?

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The earth's crust is made up of tectonic plates.

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Who wrote 'The Genesis Flood' in 1961?

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John Whitcomb and Henry Morris restored support for a 'young-earth' view of geology.

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Which planet's gravity helps keep asteroids away from Earth?

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Jupiter's gravity is most responsible for keeping asteroids away from Earth.

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What type of resource is a resource manager concerned with for sustainable yields?

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A renewable resource.

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Define the lithosphere.

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What is the significance of Jupiter in the solar system?

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Jupiter's strong gravity helps protect Earth from potential asteroid impacts.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced.