Earth's Systems

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What is the study of the Earth's atmosphere, including weather, called?

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Meteorology

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What is the study of the forces that have shaped Earth's surface?

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Geology

Front

What are the forces that have slowly worn away the geologic features of Earth's surface called?

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Destructive Forces

Front

What are the forces of the Earth that have built up its landmass called?

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Constructive Forces

Front

What is an example of positive feedback in Earth's systems?

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The sun melting ice, reducing the amount of reflective surface, increasing the rate of melting.

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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Atmosphere

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering

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What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

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Plate Tectonics

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What is the process by which sediment is transported and deposited?

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Erosion

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What is the term for the natural processes that change the Earth's surface over time?

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Geological Processes