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By what process is nitrogen returned to the atmosphere by bacteria

The process is called denitrification.

Which layer of the earth produces its magnetic field

The earth's outer core produces the magnetic field.

What species is the top consumer of the biosphere

Humans are the top consumer of the biosphere.

Humans

What is the most common cause of tsunamis

The most common cause of tsunamis is having an earthquake occur under the ocean.

What is the clockwise deflection of air in the Northern Hemisphere and the counterclockwise deflection of air in the Southern Hemisphere

The Coriolis effect is the clockwise deflection of air in the north hemisphere and the counterclockwise deflection in the southern hemisphere.

What are clouds composed of

evaporation from the sea floats up and forms clouds. when the clouds become too heavy they perspire! and the whole process starts again

As air parcels cool due to expansion of the rising air mass, water vapor begins to condense on condensation nuclei such as dust, ice and salt. This process forms clouds.

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How were large mountain ranges such as the Himalayas produced

collision of tectonic plates

Which type of mineral is the main component of most rocks on earth

sillicate

What is the name for the modern era which began approximately 65 million years ago with the mass extinction of the dinosaurs

Cenozoic

Which type of erosion is caused by moving masses of ice

The type of erosion that is caused by moving masses of ice is called glacial erosion.

How many major tectonic plates are there on earth

seven

What is the term for the time period in the Northern Hemisphere when the sun is directly overhead at 23.5 degrees north latitude

summer solstice

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