Earth Science SOL Review #2

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What are metamorphic rocks with a layered or banded appearance called?

Back

Foliated

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Why can cloudy nights be warmer than clear nights?

Back

Clouds trap heat absorbed by the Earth during daylight hours.

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What provides the best evidence for the theory that faults and volcanoes are results of tectonic plate interactions?

Back

Faults and volcanoes are often found at tectonic plate boundaries.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Front

Why does a comet’s tail point away from the Sun?

Back

The solar wind blows the tail away from the Sun.

Front

What recent geologic processes commonly occur in the Coastal Plain region of Virginia?

Back

Erosion and Deposition.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Define 'Foliated' in the context of metamorphic rocks.

Back

Foliated refers to metamorphic rocks that have a layered or banded appearance due to the alignment of mineral grains.

Front

What is the role of clouds in regulating nighttime temperatures?

Back

Clouds trap heat, preventing it from escaping into the atmosphere, which keeps temperatures warmer.

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Explain the relationship between tectonic plates and geological features like faults and volcanoes.

Back

Tectonic plates interact at their boundaries, leading to the formation of faults and volcanoes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is solar wind and how does it affect comets?

Back

Solar wind is a stream of charged particles released from the Sun that can push a comet's tail away from the Sun.

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What is the significance of erosion and deposition in the Coastal Plain region?

Back

Erosion and deposition shape the landscape, affecting soil and habitat formation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2