T2 PS ES Unit 1 Test

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Where do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form near volcanoes.

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What are the tropical winds running from 0 to 30 degrees latitude called?

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The tropical winds running from 0 to 30 degrees latitude are called trade winds.

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What is the temperature scale where the freezing point of water is 32 degrees and the boiling point is 212 degrees?

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The temperature scale is the Fahrenheit scale.

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What type of rock forms from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface?

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Granite is an igneous rock that forms from the slow crystallization of magma.

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What type of wind blows from EAST to WEST and helped traders' ships from Europe to the Americas?

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The wind is called Trade Winds.

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Define igneous rock.

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Igneous rock is formed from the solidification of molten material (magma or lava).

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the surface.

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What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

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The two main types of igneous rocks are intrusive (plutonic) and extrusive (volcanic).

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What is the role of temperature in the formation of igneous rocks?

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Temperature affects the crystallization process of magma, influencing the texture and mineral composition of the igneous rock.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, influencing weather patterns and ocean currents.