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StudyStack Chapter 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List a way that the Earth is dependent upon the sun? | heat, light, energy |
| How long does it take for the earth to complete one one revolution? | 365 1/4 days |
| Why is June 21st so important in the Northern Hemisphere? | Because it is the first day of summer and it is the longest day of the year. |
| The Earth's crust is thickest under _________, and thinnest under the __________? | mountains, ocean |
| What is the difference between Weather and Climate | Climate is long-term and Weather is short-term |
| Name a fact about the Crust | 31 to 65 miles thick |
| What is the purpose of a leap year, and when does it happen (day/month) | To keep the calendar accurate, Feb 29 |
| Orbit | to move around something |
| Revolution | one complete trip around the sun |
| A __________ is often created when two plates grind against each other. | Earthquake |
| Although is doesn't seem like it, the surface of the Earth is constantly changing ( True or False) | True |
| __________ is the world's largest island( not actually green) | Greenland |
| The Earth's crust is made up of _____ enormous pieces of moving crust called_________________ ______________ | 16, tectonic plates |
| The Earth has ____ continents or large land masses | 7 |
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