Earth and Space Ch. 1-3 Test

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What type of reasoning is used when concluding that crystals grow faster in warmer temperatures based on observations?

Back

Inductive reasoning is used when conclusions are drawn from specific observations.

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What are sediments?

Back

Sediments are deposits of sand, mineral fragments, or organic materials left behind by wind or water.

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What type of fault occurs when rocks shift horizontally?

Back

A strike-slip fault occurs when rocks on either side of a fault line shift horizontally.

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What type of limestone is formed from the remnants of calcium-rich plankton?

Back

Chalk limestone is formed from the remains of calcium-rich plankton.

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What group of minerals contains elements like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine?

Back

Halides are the group of minerals that contain elements like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine.

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Define deductive reasoning.

Back

Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

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What is a normal fault?

Back

A normal fault is a type of fault where the rocks above the fault plane move downward relative to the rocks below.

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What is the difference between silicates and carbonates?

Back

Silicates are minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, while carbonates are minerals that contain carbon and oxygen.

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What is the significance of fault lines in geology?

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Fault lines are significant as they indicate the boundaries between tectonic plates and are often sites of earthquakes.

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What is oolitic limestone?

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Oolitic limestone is a sedimentary rock formed from small spherical grains called ooids, which are composed of calcium carbonate.