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Unit 1
Planet Earth Notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| rotation | one complete spin of the earth on its axis. |
| revolution | one trip around the sun. |
| Latitude | the distance north or south of the earth’s equator. |
| water cycle | the movement of water from Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back. |
| Landforms | shapes on the planet's surface. |
| Continents | large land masses. |
| Lava | magma that reaches Earth’s surface. |
| Earthquakes | sudden, violent movements of Earth’s crust. |
| Weathering | the process by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces. |
| Erosion | the movement of sediment from one location to another. |