Earth's Formation

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What is the power of the moon?

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The power of the moon lies in its influence of the tides.

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What makes carbonaceous chondrite meteorites so valuable?

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They contain the oldest form of solid material in the galaxy.

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What is unique about the water on our planet?

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Water is unique because it exists in three states simultaneously and is essential for life.

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How deep is the impact crater created by the asteroid that hit Earth?

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12 miles deep.

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What would have happened if the asteroid that hit the sulfur reserve would have hit seconds later?

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It would have hit the sea and there would be no dinosaur extinction.

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What is a carbonaceous chondrite?

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A type of meteorite that contains organic compounds and is believed to be one of the oldest materials in the solar system.

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What role does water play in Earth's geology?

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Water shapes the landscape through erosion, sediment transport, and weathering.

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What is the significance of the asteroid impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs?

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It caused drastic environmental changes that led to the extinction of approximately 75% of Earth's species.

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What are the three states of water?

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Solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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How does the moon influence Earth's tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull creates bulges in Earth's oceans, leading to high and low tides.