SSA Earth Science

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Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest?

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A

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This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

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Sedimentary

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Which of the following occurs because of convection currents? Tectonic plates on the crust move., The mantle increases in size., Pressure in the crust increases., Pressure in the crust decreases.

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Tectonic plates on the crust move.

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Name the boundary

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convergent boundary

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Name the boundary

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transform boundary

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Name the boundary

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divergent boundary

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A huge slow-moving mass of ice

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Glacier

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This arch was created by pieces of rock being washed away by the waves.  This is an example of 

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erosion

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Limestone reacting with an acid (such as vinegar) is an example of

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chemical weathering

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What is this landform? Options: lake, peninsula, hills, mountain

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peninsula