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Physical Geography

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________________ is a process that breaks rocks down into tiny pieces.   weathering  
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According to the theory of plate tectonics, earthquakes often happen near seams or cracks in the Earth’s crust called _______________.   faults  
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The theory of plate tectonics believes the Earth’s outer skin or crust is broken into huge pieces called __________________ that move about 2 inches per year.   plates  
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Wind, rain, and ice cause weathering and __________________ which is the breaking down and carrying away of rocks on the Earth’s surface.   erosion  
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The _________________ is the band of gases that surrounds the Earth providing oxygen and holding in the heat.   atmosphere  
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The Earth spins on its ____________ making a full rotation in 24 hours.   axis  
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The Earth has seasons because it _________________ around the sun and is tilted on its axis.   revolves  
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Day and night are caused by Earth's ______________________   rotation  
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Each year, the Earth makes one _______________________ around the sun.   revolution  
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