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Chapter 2
Earth's Physical Geography
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |