What is convergent movement in plate tectonics?
Earth and Space Final Review Fall 24

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Convergent movement occurs when two tectonic plates move towards each other, often leading to one plate being forced below another, creating subduction zones.
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What is NOT evidence of the Big Bang?
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Steady state is NOT considered evidence of the Big Bang; evidence includes Red Shift and Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation.
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What is the correct order for the life cycle of the sun?
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The life cycle of the sun is: nebula, fusion stage, red giant, white dwarf, black dwarf.
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Where does molten material rise in seafloor spreading?
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Molten material rises along mid-ocean ridges during seafloor spreading.
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How does the distance from the sun affect a planet's orbit?
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The farther away a planet is from the sun, the longer it takes to orbit the sun once.
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What is the definition of a nebula?
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A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars.
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What is the significance of Red Shift in astronomy?
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Red Shift indicates that an object in space is moving away from us, providing evidence for the expansion of the universe.
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