Final Exam Review Game

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What type of weather do nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds signal?

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Rainy weather.

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What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago?

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Sedimentary rock.

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List the celestial features in order of increasing size: planet, solar system, galaxy, universe.

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Planet → Solar System → Galaxy → Universe.

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What scale measures earthquake intensity on a scale of 1-10?

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Richter Scale.

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Which star is the hottest?

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Rigel.

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What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

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

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What are nimbostratus clouds?

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Thick, gray clouds that cover the sky and bring continuous, steady precipitation.

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What is the difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava, while metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure.

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What is the Mercalli Scale used for?

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To measure the intensity of an earthquake based on its observed effects.

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What is a galaxy?

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A massive system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.