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What is Earth Science?

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Earth Science is the study of the Earth, its structure, processes, and the relationships between its components, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.

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What is the Continental Drift Theory?

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The idea that Earth's continents moved apart from a single large continent called Pangaea.

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What are the types of plate boundaries?

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Divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.

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What is a topographic map?

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A topographic map is a detailed and accurate graphic representation of cultural and natural features on the ground, showing elevation changes.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, often due to tectonic plate movements.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface through which molten rock, ash, and gases are expelled.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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