Earth Science SOL Review #1
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a delta?
Back
A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, characterized by sediment deposition that creates a triangular or fan-shaped area.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the sequence of delta formation from youngest to oldest?
Back
The sequence is C-A-D-B, indicating the order of sediment layers as they are deposited over time.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What evidence supports the theory of continental drift?
Back
Evidence includes the fit of continents like puzzle pieces, similar fossils found on different continents, and aligned mountain ranges in South America and Africa.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which rock type is most easily eroded by rivers?
Back
Sandstone is the rock type that is most easily eroded by river action due to its composition and structure.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are caves found in Virginia's Valley and Ridge province?
Back
Caves are found in this area because it is underlain by limestone, which is susceptible to erosion by water.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the streak test in mineral identification?
Back
The streak test involves observing the color of the powdered form of a mineral when it is scraped across a porcelain plate.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is continental drift?
Back
Continental drift is the theory that continents have moved over geological time and were once joined together in a single landmass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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