2nd 9 Weeks PMA Review

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What are the benefits and limitations of scientific models?

Back

Benefits: simplify complex phenomena, aid in understanding; Limitations: often simplistic, missing many details.

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What happens at subduction zones when oceanic plates dive underneath continental plates?

Back

This produces volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.

Front

What is the process called when light is converted to heat when not reflected?

Back

Absorption.

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What geological feature is formed when continental crust collides with continental crust?

Back

Mountains.

Front

What is the unit of measure for force?

Back

Newton.

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What is the difference between continental crust and oceanic crust?

Back

Continental crust is thicker, lighter, and less dense than oceanic crust.

Front

What are the two main types of crust on Earth?

Back

Continental crust and oceanic crust.

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What geological activity can occur as a result of plate boundary collisions?

Back

Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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What is the term for the process of one tectonic plate sliding under another?

Back

Subduction.

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What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

Back

Movement of tectonic plates along faults.