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What name is given to a layer of gases that covers a planet star or moon

The layer of gases that covers a planet, star or moon is called the atmosphere.

What is the initial development phase of a star's life cycle

the answer is a protostar

What are massive celestial bodies of gases that emit heat and light by radiation

stars

When regions do not receive enough precipitation to account for the amount of water necessary to thrive it is called a water

When regions do not receive enough precipitation to account for the amount of water necessary to thrive, it is called a water drought.
drought

What is the term fresh water refers to water with low

salt

What are water droplets in the clouds are pulled back to earth by

gravity

Stars are formed from clouds of dust and gas called

molecular clouds

In which layer do most meteors disintegrate as they fall closer to earth

mesosphere A+

Hydroelectric dams are developed to use moving surface water to create

electricity

The process by which rocks are worn down and altered over a period of time is called

erosion

The crevice through which the magma bursts is called the .

fissure

Vegetation is a source of which type of weathering

Mechanical

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