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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 ocean are the Hawaiian islands located in

The Hawaiian Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean.

Movement over land weakens this weather phenomenon

hurricanes

This is also known as a destructive boundary

convergent

What is produced when a cold air mass moves into an area where a warm air mass is located

cold front(:

Composed of hot dry air

continental tropical

This climate found is southeastern US features abundant broadleaf forests

humid subtropical

This climate is common in the Great Plains of the United States

steppe

What is the big rain cloud

the big rain cloud is the cloud that makes big rain.

The presence of these in water causes water to conduct electricity-

Protons (acid), ions (salt), charged particles.

Tornadoes are most common in what seasons

Tornadoes are most common in a spring and summer.

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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