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Earth and Space Science
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Earth, Moon, Sun, Earth's rotation, and water cycle
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What is the cause of evaporation in the water cycle?
solar energy
clouds forming
condensation
evaporation
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What process changes water vapor to a liquid?
precipitation
condensation
accumulation
evaporation
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What 2 physical characteristics does the Moon and the Earth share?
has rocks
atmosphere
liquid water
extreme temperatures
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What planet is located 6th from the sun?
Saturn
Mars
Neptune
Jupiter
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What physical characteristics does the Sun and Earth share?
liquid water
made mostly of rock
atmosphere
made of mostly gas
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What does rotation of the Earth cause?
a year to go by
lunar phases
seasons
day and night
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Which picture in the diagram is NOT correct?
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G
H
J
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By looking at the diagram, what effect does evaporation have on the land nearby?
less weathering and erosion by water
decreased precipitation
increase of drought conditions
increased precipitation
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What is caused by movement 4?
seasons
lunar cycle
a year
day and night
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What planet is the closest to the Sun?
Mars
Uranus
Earth
Venus
