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The portion of the land mass that extends into the ocean is called

shelf

The solid portion of the earth

The solid portion of the Earth is known as the crust. Much of the interior is liquid stone, or magma, because of the high temperature. The core is thought to be liquid iron.

-Also known as the LITHOSPHERE (:

What percent of the earth's available water is fresh water

3%


3%
These glaciers are sometimes called icecaps

continental

What ocean are the Hawaiian islands located in

The Hawaiian Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean.

Steep-sided islands are sometimes formed by sea mounts

true

Pounds of water would likely be found in a person who weighs 145 pounds

94

Pounds of water would likely be found in a person who weighs 200 pounds

130

Unsorted rocky debris that is formed by a melting glacier called

Unsorted rocky debris that is formed by a melting glacier is called moraine. There are many different types of moraine depending on where the debris is found and deposited.

The Length of an Earth year is based on Earth's

orbit

Choose the category that best fits the example river

moving surface water

Which of these areas receives sufficient rainfall and is not plagued by water shortages Choose all that apply A The Middle East B northern Canada C polar regions D southeast Asia E Northeastern USA


southeast Asia



southeast Asia

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