Earth Science SOL Review 2

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What is a Reverse Fault?

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A type of fault where the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall, typically caused by compressional forces.

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What is Streak in mineralogy?

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The color of the powder left when a mineral is scratched against a porcelain plate.

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What does the Big Bang Theory propose about the universe?

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It suggests that the universe is continually expanding from an initial singularity.

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What is the Cenozoic Era?

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The most recent geological era, characterized by the dominance of mammals and flowering plants.

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What is Karst Topography?

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A landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks, often featuring underground caverns and sinkholes.

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What is an Anticline Fold?

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A type of fold that is arch-like, with the oldest rocks at the core.

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What is a Normal Fault?

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A fault where the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall, typically caused by extensional forces.

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What is a Strike Slip Fault?

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A fault where two blocks of crust slide past each other horizontally.

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What is Luster in minerals?

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The way a mineral reflects light, which can be described as metallic, glassy, or dull.

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What is Hardness in mineralogy?

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A measure of a mineral's resistance to scratching, often determined by the Mohs scale.