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Rotation and Revolution
Earth's Landforms
Earth's Structure
Waters of the Earth
The Ring of Fire
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How long does it take Earth to make one rotation on its axis?
24 hours or one day.
100
What is a plateau?
A plain that sits high above sea level and has a cliff on all sides.
100
What is a tectonic plate?
A section of Earth's crust.
100
What is precipitation?
Rain or snow.
100
What is an earthquake?
a violent shaking of Earth's crust.
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What is a solstice?
The times of year when the sun's rays hit Earth most or least directly, depending on the hemisphere. OR The beginning of winter or summer.
200
What is a butte?
A hill or mountain with steep sides and a flat top.
200
Is the inner core of Earth liquid or solid?
Solid. Bonus: Because of the pressure on top of it.
200
What is condensation?
a process in which cooler temperatures in Earth's atmosphere cause water vapor to change into droplets that form clouds.
200
Where is the ring of fire located?
Along the rim of the Pacific Ocean.
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How long does it take for the Earth to make one full Revolution around the Sun?
One year or 365 days.
300
What is erosion?
the process by which rocks and soil slowly break apart.
300
What is continental drift?
the very slow movement of the landmasses on Earth's surface.
300
What is evaporation?
a process where the sun heats up the ocean and causes water vapor
300
What is a volcano?
A mountain that erupts in an explosion of molten rock, gases, and ash.
400
What occurs on June 20 or 21 in the Southern Hemisphere?
The Winter Solstice.
400
What is a continental shelf?
the land at the edge of a continent that gradually slopes downward.
400
Which of Earth's layers is mostly liquid?
The outer core.
400
What is the longest river in the world?
the Nile Bonus: What country is it in?
400
What is the name of a large wave that results from an underwater earthquake?
A tsunami.