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Which of the following correctly identifies the terrestrial planets?
Which of the following correctly identifies the terrestrial planets?
What is the primary natural process that supports the redistribution of water on Earth?
What is the primary natural process that supports the redistribution of water on Earth?
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
Which of the following tools utilizes satellite data for mapping purposes?
Which of the following tools utilizes satellite data for mapping purposes?
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What keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun?
What keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun?
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Study Notes
Planet Types and Descriptions
- Gas Giants: Jupiter and Saturn
- Terrestrial Planets: Mercury, Venus, and Earth
Earth's Layers (Inside Out)
- Inner Core
- Outer Core
- Mantle
- Crust
Earth's Water Coverage
- 70% of Earth is covered by water
Erosion and its Causes
- Erosion moves particles to new locations
- Erosion is not caused by the Sun's gravity
Earth's Orbit
- Earth's orbit is maintained by the Sun's gravitational field
Earth's Water Cycle
- The water cycle is a natural process supporting Earth's water system
Earth's Biosphere Features
- Plants are part of Earth's biosphere
- Ocean currents are part of Earth's biosphere
Weathering and Erosion
- Weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces
- Erosion moves the pieces to new locations
Mapping Tools
- GIS uses satellite data to create maps
Order of Planets from the Sun
- Mercury
- Venus
- Earth
- Mars
- Jupiter
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Description
Test your knowledge on various aspects of Earth science, including planet types, Earth's layers, water coverage, and erosion. Explore how the biosphere, weathering, and Earth's orbit shape our planet. This quiz covers essential concepts and processes in Earth science.
