Earth Science SOL Review #2

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What is the theory that explains the occurrence of faults and volcanoes?

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Faults and volcanoes are often found at tectonic plate boundaries.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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What happens to moist air when it is cooled below its dew point?

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Water condenses.

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What is the process called when rocks and minerals break down into smaller particles without changing composition?

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Mechanical weathering.

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What is 'fool's gold'?

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Pyrite, a mineral that resembles gold but is harder and more brittle.

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Why can cloudy nights be warmer than clear nights?

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Clouds trap heat absorbed by the Earth during daylight hours.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What is the significance of the dew point in weather?

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It indicates the temperature at which air becomes saturated and water vapor condenses into liquid.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the difference between mechanical weathering and chemical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition, while chemical weathering alters the minerals within the rocks.

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What are the main types of tectonic plate boundaries?

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Divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the role of clouds in the Earth's energy balance?

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Clouds reflect sunlight and trap heat, influencing temperature and weather patterns.