Earth Science Midterm Review

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and sediment (weathered rock) are transported (moved) from one place to another by water, wind, glaciers, and gravity.

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How do mountains form?

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Mountains form from the collision of tectonic plates.

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What is Horizon C in soil?

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Horizon C is made up of partially weathered rocks.

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What part of the Earth's core is liquid?

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The outer core is the part of the core that is liquid metal.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces; erosion moves those pieces from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediment is dropped off in a new location after being transported.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust due to the movement of tectonic plates.

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