Geology Pt. 1 CIA Review

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the process by which rocks change from one type to another over time.

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Why does the Earth look different today than it did millions of years ago?

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The Earth looks different today because plate tectonic plates have separated and rearranged the continents.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process by which natural forces break down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which weathered rock and soil are moved from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported by erosion.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the process by which heat is transferred through the movement of fluids, such as magma in the Earth's mantle.

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What can fossils tell us about the Earth?

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Fossils can provide information about changes in the Earth's environment over time.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.

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What is volcanism?

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Volcanism is the process by which magma from the Earth's interior reaches the surface, resulting in volcanic eruptions.