Midterm Exam

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What causes an earthquake?

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An earthquake is caused by the breaking of underground rock along a fault line.

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How can you classify a sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rocks can be classified by layering or texture, and by observing the sediments in the layers.

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What tests can be used to find the properties of a material?

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The properties of a material can be found using the streak test, Mohs hardness test, striking with a hammer, and light test.

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What is the difference between relative and radiometric dating?

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Relative dating determines the sequence of events that led to the formation of the rock, while radiometric dating calculates the exact age of the rock.

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What is the movement of plate boundaries?

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The movement of plate boundaries involves processes like subduction, where one plate moves under another.

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What is a fault line?

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A fault line is a fracture in the Earth's crust where blocks of land have moved past each other.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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

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What is the Mohs hardness scale?

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The Mohs hardness scale is a scale from 1 to 10 that ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.

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What is the significance of the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle describes the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.