- Plate Tectonics:The theory which explains how earth's crust is affected by the movement of rigid plates moving over the underlying panel.
- Earthquakes:Shaking of the ground due to movement in earth's crust or volcanic activity.
- Volcanism:The process of magma and gases coming from earth's interior to the surface.
The Atmosphere
- Approximately 78% of the atmosphere is Nitrogen, 21% is Oxygen and 1% is considered "other".
- Weather and Climate:Weather includes temperature, rainfall, and humidity in the atmosphere. Climate is the weather in a particular area over a long period of time.
- Coriolis Effect:The effect of moving objects in the northern hemisphere to the right, and to the left in the southern hemisphere.
Global Water Resources and Use
Soil and Soil Dynamics
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- Soil is a mixture of minerals, water, air, organic material, and possible organisms. Soil is the base for plants to grow and be nutrient rich. Three main types of soil include:sand, silt, and clay. Clay is the best for water storage, due to its tiny particles.
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