Earth Science SOL Review #2

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What is the theory that explains faults and volcanoes are results of tectonic plate interactions?

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Faults and volcanoes are often found at tectonic plate boundaries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the process called when rocks and minerals break down into smaller particles without changing composition?

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Mechanical weathering.

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What do dramatic variations in the polar ice caps suggest about the Earth?

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Changes in the Earth's Climate.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

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

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Foliated.

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What geologic processes are commonly occurring 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 is the definition of tectonic plates?

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Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the difference between mechanical weathering and chemical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition, while chemical weathering alters the minerals within the rocks.

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What is the significance of plate boundaries in geology?

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Plate boundaries are where most geological activity, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, occurs.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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What is the role of erosion in shaping the Earth's surface?

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Erosion removes soil and rock from one location and transports it to another, shaping landscapes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the definition of a fault in geology?

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A fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred.