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Chapter 2
Earth's Physical Geography
Question | Answer |
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The theory of __________ explains how continents were formed and why they move. | plate tectonics |
A plateau called a __________ lies off the coast of each continent and stretches for several miles underwater. | continental shelf |
Areas that have similar patterns of temperature and precipitation are known as __________. | climate zones |
Chemicals in air pollution can combine with precipitation to form __________. | acid rain |
Surrounding Earth's core is a layer of hot, dense rock called the __________. | mantle |
Almost 97 percent of the planet's water is __________. | salt water |
The usual, predictable patterns of weather in an area over many years are called __________. | climate |
The careful use of resources to avoid wasting them is called __________. | conservation |