Earth Science Trivia

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What layer of the atmosphere contains the Ozone Layer?

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Stratosphere

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What are the curves of a river called?

Back

Meanders

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What causes the shape of arched rocks?

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Wind weathering and eroding the rock

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What is the ideal soil type for agriculture?

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Loam soil

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What is the hottest recorded temperature in the United States?

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134 F

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What is the primary function of the Ozone Layer?

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To protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are tributaries?

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Smaller rivers or streams that flow into a larger river.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a delta?

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A landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, characterized by sediment deposition.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, waters, and biological organisms.