Earth Science Final

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What determines the violence of a volcanic eruption?

Back

Vents are the openings in the Earth's crust where magma escapes, influencing the eruption's intensity.

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What type of cloud is cottonlike and fluffy at 12,000 feet?

Back

Altocumulus clouds are found at altitudes between 6,000 and 20,000 feet and appear fluffy.

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What is an epicenter?

Back

The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates.

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At what altitude is an altocumulus cloud found?

Back

Altocumulus clouds are typically found at altitudes between 6,000 and 20,000 feet.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an atmospheric layer of the sun?

Back

The Radiative Zone is not an atmospheric layer; it is a layer within the sun's interior.

Front

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

Back

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

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What is the difference between a shield volcano and a composite volcano?

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Shield volcanoes have gentle slopes and are formed by low-viscosity lava, while composite volcanoes have steeper slopes and are formed by more viscous lava.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

Back

The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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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 water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation of water in the environment.