Earth Science Midterm Review

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces; erosion moves those pieces from one place to another.

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Is wind a renewable resource?

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True

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What type of rock is formed when lava cools very quickly on Earth's surface?

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Igneous Rock

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What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

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Transpiration

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What are regular movements of water far below the ocean's surface called?

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Deep Currents

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes into liquid water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor.

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