DCA Review

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What are the phases of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Collection.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor changes back into liquid water.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replaced within a lifetime, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar and wind energy.

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What does it mean for a resource to be sustainable?

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A resource that can be used without depleting it for future generations.

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What is the law of superposition?

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In undisturbed layers of rock, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What is the significance of fossils in geology?

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Fossils help scientists understand the history of life and the environment in which organisms lived.