FSSA Earth and Space Science Review

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What process is most responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?

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Erosion by wind and water.

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What happens during the condensation phase of the water cycle?

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The gas is cooling and turning back into a liquid.

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How long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?

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24 hours.

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What climate zone has very cold temperatures because it is far from the equator?

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Tundra.

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Which human activity will most likely increase the amount of soil erosion?

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Clear-cutting wooded areas.

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What is erosion?

Back

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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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 precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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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 refers to long-term average conditions.

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, formed from compacted snow.