Chapter 2 Review

Earth's atmosphere has more nitrogen than oxygen in it.

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The sun remains directly overhead in areas outside the tropics.

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Movements of air are called winds.

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Rain generally falls on the side of the mountain facing the ocean.

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Plains are never found along coastlines.

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Continents are a type of landform surrounded by water.

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Freshwater makes up the world's oceans.

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Earth's oceans are actually connected and form one global ocean.

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Acid rain can damage Earth's environment.

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The sun's gravity causes Earth to constantly orbit around it.

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