Unit 3: Earth's Interactive System Review

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water is circulated throughout the Earth and its atmosphere, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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True or False: All water on Earth is recycled through the water cycle.

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True

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What role do maps play in scientific studies?

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Maps help scientists gather information about how different systems interact with each other.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.

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What can change ecosystems?

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Ecosystems can be changed by natural events (like wildfires or volcanic eruptions) or by human actions (like pollution or deforestation).

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Give an example of a natural event that can change an ecosystem.

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A volcano erupting.

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What is a dormant volcano?

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A dormant volcano is one that has not erupted for some time, but scientists believe it may erupt in the future.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, which is essential for life and influences weather and climate.

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What is an interaction between the hydrosphere and atmosphere?

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A hurricane is an example of an interaction between the hydrosphere (water) and atmosphere (air).