Earth Science SOL Review #2

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What causes cloudy nights to be warmer than clear nights?

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Clouds trap heat that is absorbed by the Earth during daylight hours.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the mineral known as 'fool’s gold'?

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Pyrite, which is harder and more brittle than gold.

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What geologic processes are common in the Coastal Plain region of Virginia?

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Erosion and Deposition.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What process is modeled by mixing soil with water and allowing it to settle?

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Deposition of sediment in a lake bed.

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What do dramatic variations in the polar ice caps suggest?

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Changes in the Earth's Climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What is the definition of erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition in the context of Earth science?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is the significance of the Coastal Plain region in Virginia?

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It is characterized by flat land and is shaped by processes like erosion and deposition.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How do clouds affect nighttime temperatures?

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They act as an insulating layer, trapping heat close to the Earth's surface.

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What is pyrite commonly mistaken for?

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Gold, due to its yellow color.