CL- 2nd Nine Weeks Science Exam Study Session 2024

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What do glaciers do as they move?

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Glaciers scrape rock and soil as they move.

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Which type of volcano is the least explosive?

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Shield volcanoes are the least explosive.

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Where do rockfalls and landslides commonly occur?

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In areas with steep cliffs.

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What occurs when materials containing iron are exposed to water and oxygen?

Back

Oxidation can occur.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering occurs when rocks break down through physical processes.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering occurs when chemical reactions dissolve minerals.

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What is the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering involves physical processes, while chemical weathering involves chemical reactions.

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What is a shield volcano?

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A shield volcano is a type of volcano that is broad and gently sloping, and it is the least explosive.

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What is oxidation?

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Oxidation is a chemical reaction that occurs when materials containing iron are exposed to water and oxygen.

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What are the three types of volcanoes?

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The three types of volcanoes are shield volcanoes, composite volcanoes, and cinder cone volcanoes.