Geology and Earth Science Flashcard

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What are sediments?

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Small pieces of earth materials like rocks, shells, and debris.

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What is a stratigraphic column?

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A diagram representing a series of rock layers.

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Which of the following is NOT a geological process?

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Remote sensing.

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Which term describes small pieces of earth materials?

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Sediment.

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What does the geological time scale represent?

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A chart that divides Earth's history into different periods.

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What is 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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What are fossils?

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Remains or traces of ancient organisms preserved in rock.

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What is an aquifer?

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A geological formation that can store and transmit water.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What is a volcano?

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An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are expelled.