Simple Present or Present Continuous

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Many species are migrating to cooler areas because of warming habitats.

• Changes and trends, present continuous

• Actions happening right now, present continuous

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My grandmother and my brother are trying a new recipe for homemade pizza at the moment.

• Changes and trends, present continuous

• Actions happening right now, present continuous

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The Earth orbits around the Sun once every year.

• Habits and routines, present simple

• General facts and truths, present simple

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My sister and I study for two hours every evening after school.

• Habits and routines, present simple

• General facts and truths, present simple

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My family eats dinner together at 7 p.m. every day.

• Changes and trends, present continuous

• Habits and routines, present simple

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We are reviewing our history notes at the moment.

• Actions happening right now, present continuous

• Habits and routines, present simple

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Ice melts at temperatures above zero degree Celcius.

• Actions happening right now, present continuous

• General facts and truths, present simple

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Jane drives her car to work every morning.

• Changes and trends, present continuous

• Habits and routines, present simple

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Social media platforms are becoming more popular among teenagers.

• Changes and trends, present continuous

• General facts and truths, present simple

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Forests are shrinking due to increased deforestation and wildfires.

• Changes and trends, present continuous

• General facts and truths, present simple