Dynamic Earth and Soil APES

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What is bedrock?

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The deep, underlying non-soil materials that form the foundation of the Earth's crust.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What type of plate boundary occurs when tectonic plates move away from each other?

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Divergent plate boundary.

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What causes earthquakes at transform fault boundaries like the San Andreas Fault?

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Plates sliding past each other.

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What type of plate boundary is formed when tectonic plates collide?

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Convergent plate boundary.

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Which soil horizon is made up of partially weathered rocks?

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Horizon C.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates collide, often forming mountains or causing subduction.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates move apart, often creating new crust as magma rises.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is a transform fault?

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A type of fault where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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What is the significance of the San Andreas Fault?

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It is a major transform fault boundary that is known for causing significant earthquakes.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

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What is the E horizon in soil?

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A soil layer that is characterized by leaching, where minerals and nutrients are washed away.