Geoscience Processes Test Review

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What are the two scales used to measure geoscience processes?

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Time and Scale

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What are natural processes that happen on Earth called?

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Geoscience processes

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What causes slow changes to the Earth's surface?

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Wind, Water, Ice, Plate Tectonics

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What is an example of a small scale event?

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A landslide

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How is Tectonic Plate Movement classified?

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Global - Slow Processes

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What is the definition of geoscience?

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The study of Earth's processes and materials.

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What are the main types of geoscience processes?

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Physical and Chemical processes.

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What is weathering in geoscience?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals on Earth's surface.

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What role does water play in geoscience processes?

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Water contributes to erosion, sediment transport, and weathering.

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What is the impact of human activities on geoscience processes?

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Human activities can accelerate erosion and alter natural processes.