Quarter 2 Test 2.1 Study Flashcard Dynamic Earth

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What is the theory of continental drift?

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The theory that continents have moved over geological time and were once joined together in a single landmass.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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What discovery confirmed that continents move on plates?

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The spreading of the sea floor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind and rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces like water or wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What geological feature forms when two continental plates collide?

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A mountain chain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are rift zones?

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Areas where crustal plates pull apart from one another, often leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is a hot spot in geology?

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A location where magma from deep within the Earth's mantle rises to the surface, often creating volcanoes.

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What evidence supports the single hot spot hypothesis for the Hawaiian Islands?

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The locations of the volcanoes match the movement of the Pacific tectonic plate over a hot spot.

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What is the role of tectonic plates in earthquakes?

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Tectonic plates move and interact at their boundaries, causing stress that can lead to earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1