6th_Unit 5 Review Flashcard

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Why does the Moon have a greater effect on ocean tides than the Sun?

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The Moon has a greater gravitational pull on Earth's oceans because it is much closer.

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The interlocking crystals of igneous rock help to classify it since these crystals are evidence of how the rock formed. The crystals are a result of –

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melted rock that cooled.

Front

What letter in the diagram identifies the layer that is best described as a molten rock (magma) state? Options: Layer A, Layer B, Layer C, Layer D

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Layer B

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What letter in the diagram identifies the layer that is composed of moving continental and oceanic plates? Options: Layer A, Layer B, Layer C, Layer D

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Layer A

Front

Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer of Earth that is best described as liquid metal? Options: Layer A, Layer B, Layer C, Layer D

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Layer C

Front

Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer of Earth made up of solid nickel and iron? Options: Layer A, Layer B, Layer C, Layer D

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Layer D

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Where is igneous rock most likely formed?

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Volcanic activity

Front

What is the moon phase if the Moon is located at Location X?

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New moon

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The data table below contains information about high and low tides for a particular location. The data in this table best supports which of the following conclusions?

• The difference between high and low tides is greatest during a new or full moon.
• The high and low tides are always exactly the same during first and third quarter moons.
• The highest high and lowest low tides usually happen a few days after we see a full moon.
• High tides get gradually higher and low tides get gradually lower throughout the lunar cycle.

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The difference between high and low tides is greatest during a new or full moon.

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This table displays the tide data for San Luis Pass, Texas on Galveston Bay. What time will the second low tide occur on July 4, 2012?

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10:31 p.m.