Geology Pt. 1 CIA Review

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.

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What process creates more land on volcanic islands?

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Lava cooling and hardening creates more land on volcanic islands by solidifying into rock after a volcanic eruption.

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What are the properties of a mineral?

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Minerals have properties such as hardness, luster, color, and they are solid and inorganic.

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What are fragments of weathered rocks called?

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Fragments of weathered rocks are known as sediments.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces, often caused by natural elements like water, wind, and temperature changes.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains or subduction zones.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A transform plate boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces from one place to another.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface, which can erupt as lava during a volcanic eruption.