Semester 1 Science Midterm

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What does a New Moon look like from Earth?

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A New Moon looks like a dark circle because the dark side of the moon is facing Earth.

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What processes form sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks form through Cementation and Compaction.

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What type of boundary causes fossils to split apart?

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A Divergent Boundary causes fossils to split apart.

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How does energy from the Earth's interior create igneous rocks?

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Energy from the Earth's interior creates magma, which can cool into igneous rocks.

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How are preexisting rocks turned into igneous rocks?

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Preexisting rocks are melted into magma and then cooled into igneous rock.

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What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is a Divergent Boundary?

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A Divergent Boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other.

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What is the role of magma in rock formation?

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Magma cools and solidifies to form igneous rocks.

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What is Cementation in rock formation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles together.

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What is Compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.