Midterm Review

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls on it drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is the Gulf of Mexico?

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The Gulf of Mexico is a large ocean basin that is bordered by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba, and is connected to the Caribbean Sea.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are types of rocks that are formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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How are sedimentary rocks deposited?

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Sedimentary rocks are deposited horizontally.

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What is the most abundant group of minerals in the Earth's crust?

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The most abundant group of minerals found in the Earth's crust are silicates.

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What happens when hydrochloric acid is added to certain rocks?

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When hydrochloric acid is added to certain rocks, it can chemically react with minerals in the rock, causing fizzing.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from molten material, while sedimentary rocks form from the compaction of sediments.

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What is the process of compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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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) rocks.