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- 2. It is defined as a gravitationally bound system of many heavenly bodies.
- 6. It is when a mineral breaks irregularly.
- 9. is an inorganic, naturally occurring solid that has a definite chemical composition and atomic structure.
- 12. This is another practice that can greatly increase the rate of erosion in a region.
- 13. Naturally-occurring liquid - composed of complex hydrocarbons.
- 15. The Big Bang Theory implies that the universe started from this.
- 16. It is the thin gaseous layer that envelopes the lithosphere
- 18. This theory was based off Einstein's Theory of General Relativity.
- 21. It is the ability to resist being scratched.
- 28. It is the formation of coal.
- 29. In this theory, in the astronomical proportion, it would appear flat because inflation stretches any initial curvature of the universe to almost completely flat.
- 32. It offers an abundant and non polluting source of energy.
- 33. These types of power plants produce 83% of renewable power.
- 35. Most of these is frozen in glaciers.
- 36. They serve a great role in preventing soil erosion.
- 40. It dissolves & transports chemicals within and to and from a cell.
- 42. It is the way in which a mineral breaks along smooth flat planes.
- 45. Water going back to the atmosphere.
- 46. This mineral is responsible for the transportation of Oxygen.
- 47. It is a type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of lava or magma.
- 49. This theory allows the existence of these as long as they were produced prior to the inflation epoch.
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- 1. In astronomical proportion, it would appear flat because inflation stretches any initial curvature of the universe to almost completely flat
- 3. One of many galaxies and where the Solar System is found.
- 4. Oldest known energy source.
- 5. Water moves from the air to the Earth.
- 7. It has the longest wavelength in the spectrum of visible light.
- 8. It is a simple compound made up of 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom.
- 10. Splitting of heavy atoms into lighter atoms.
- 11. It is a black, combustible rock.
- 14. It's a part of the Earth that includes the rocks of the crust and mantle, the metallic liquid outer core, and the solid metallic inner core.
- 17. It influences how quickly atoms & molecules move
- 19. Used to build and maintain an organism’s body
- 20. It is how a mineral reflects light.
- 22. It is a device that stores energy.
- 23. It comes from the intense heat of the Earth’ interior.
- 24. It is the movement of air caused by differences in atmospheric pressure.
- 25. It is the color of the powdered mineral.
- 26. It is the set of all life forms on Earth
- 27. It can degrade the topsoil and lead to an increase in erosion.
- 30. This theory was proposed by Albert Einstein and Roland Tolman in 1930
- 31. All of the water found on, under, and over the surface of the Earth.
- 34. This theory states that there may be multiple or even an infinite number of universes
- 37. These kinds of water source is only 0.3% of the Earth's fresh water.
- 38. Most of the water on Earth is in this form.
- 39. Type of animals that live on large areas of grassland
- 41. 78% of the present atmosphere is composed of this element.
- 42. It is the most obvious property of a mineral.
- 43. Organisms use light or chemical energy to run their life processes.
- 44. This mineral produces thyroid hormones.
- 48. It is especially vulnerable to erosion if it is bare or exposed.