Earth's Day/Night Cycle

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What causes the day-night cycle?

  • The revolution of the Earth around the sun
  • The changing position of the sun in the sky
  • The rotation of the Earth on its axis (correct)
  • The movement of the moon around the Earth

How long does the day-night cycle take to complete?

  • 1 month
  • 1 week
  • 12 hours
  • 24 hours (correct)

What do sandstorms carry to other locations?

  • Pieces of ice
  • Loose sand and sediment (correct)
  • Water droplets
  • Snowflakes

What can sandstorms be beneficial for?

<p>Transporting essential nutrients and minerals to other regions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do sandstorms often arrive with?

<p>Little to no warning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of meteorological drought?

<p>Lack of precipitation accompanied by winds and high temperatures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is an oasis typically formed?

<p>By the rise of water from underneath the ground to form a spring (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of agricultural drought?

<p>Drying out of soil impacting crops and animals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do sandstorms assist in the spread of pollutants?

<p>By carrying spores, bacteria, or pollutants hundreds of miles away (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does hydrological drought have on water sources?

<p>Reduction of surface or ground water due to overuse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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