Earth Practice SOL practice #1

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What causes spectacular meteor showers on Earth?

Back

Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through the remains of a comet.

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What is the sequence of delta formation from youngest to oldest?

Back

C-A-D-B.

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Which type of rock is most easily eroded by rivers?

Back

Sandstone is the most easily eroded rock by rivers.

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What geological process is responsible for the elevation of mountains composed of deformed sedimentary layers near tectonic plate boundaries?

Back

Colliding tectonic plates are responsible for the elevation of these mountains.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Front

What does the streak test identify in minerals?

Back

The streak test identifies the color of the powdered form of the mineral.

Front

What is a comet?

Back

A comet is an icy body in space that, when close to the sun, heats up and begins to release gases, forming a glowing coma and often a tail.

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What is a delta?

Back

A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water, and is created by the deposition of sediment.

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What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What are tectonic plates?

Back

Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is sedimentary rock?

Back

Sedimentary rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often found in layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1