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EARTH SCIENCE Q1 ROUND 2

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  • The Earth’s axial tilt is at 23.5 degrees. For instance, it became 25 degrees, what will happen?
    Extreme seasons; colder winter; hotter summer
  • Why is the core made out of iron?
    During the formation of the Earth, heavy elements such as iron moves towards the bottom (core)
  • What is the difference between igneous, and metamorphic rock? Trace the process of creating these rocks
    Igneous - magma/lava>cooling; metamorphic- preexisting rock>intense heat/pressure
  • What is the Main source of energy?
    Sun
  • What process is shown in D?
    EVAPORATION
  • It is created by compaction of sediments.
    Sedimentary Rocks
  • What is the difference between hydrosphere and geosphere?
    hydro-earth's water; geo-crust to core
  • What is iron catastrophe?
    process of differentiation of layers of the Earth due to their density
  • What process is shown in C
    CONDENSATION
  • It is created by extreme heat and/or pressure
    Metamorphic Rocks
  • What is the leading cause of climate change?
    Global Warming
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