Earth space and science unit review

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What are jet streams?

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High-altitude wind systems that vary in speed based on their distance from the equator and play a significant role in directing air masses across the globe.

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What occurs when the atmosphere interacts with the lithosphere?

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Gases are released from volcanic eruptions.

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Which ocean zone is home to the most organisms?

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The surface zone.

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What is deflation in the context of wind and sediment?

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The process involving wind moving loose sediment.

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What do wavelengths of sunlight longer than 700 nanometers represent?

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They form the infrared part of the spectrum.

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Define the lithosphere.

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The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the role of the atmosphere in the water cycle?

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It helps in the evaporation of water and the formation of clouds.

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What is abrasion in geological terms?

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The process of wearing down surfaces by friction or impact.

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What is the significance of the intertidal zone?

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It is the area between high and low tide, hosting unique ecosystems.

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Explain the greenhouse effect.

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, warming the Earth.