Geology Test Review

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How is a metamorphic rock formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed through temperature and pressure that change existing rocks into new types.

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Why are there so many earthquakes and volcanoes in the ring of fire?

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The ring of fire has many earthquakes and volcanoes because it is located at lithospheric plate boundaries.

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What is the term for the color of the powder of a mineral?

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Streak is the term used to describe the color of the powder of a mineral.

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How do scientists explain the presence of fern fossils on many continents?

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Scientists explain this by stating that the continents were once joined and have since moved apart.

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What is an example of weathering?

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An example of weathering is rocks being broken apart by freezing water.

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What is geology?

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Geology is the study of the Earth, its materials, and the processes that shape it.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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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.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.