Earth Science SOL Review #3

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What are foliated metamorphic rocks?

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Foliated metamorphic rocks are rocks that have a layered or banded appearance due to the alignment of mineral grains under pressure.

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What process does a jar of soil mixed with water represent after settling?

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The jar represents the deposition of sediment in a lake bed, where heavier particles settle at the bottom.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What geologic processes are common in the Coastal Plain region of Virginia?

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Erosion and deposition are common processes in the Coastal Plain region, shaping the landscape over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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If layer 2 is 299–318 million years old, what can be inferred about layer 5?

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Layer 5 is younger than layer 6, based on the principle of superposition in geology.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the geological process where material is added to a landform or land mass, often occurring in bodies of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the principle of superposition?

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The principle of superposition states that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often in layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of soil and rock, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without movement.