CBA 3 Review Flashcard

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What is Pangaea?

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Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, which eventually broke apart to form the continents we know today.

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What evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

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The matching patterns of fossil remains on different continents provide strong evidence for the theory of continental drift.

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What is the position of Earth that represents winter in the United States?

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Position 4 represents winter in the United States.

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What type of fault is associated with transform boundaries?

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Strike-slip faults are associated with transform boundaries.

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What landforms are typically created at divergent boundaries?

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Rift valleys and mid-ocean ridges are typically created at divergent boundaries.

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What causes ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are caused by uneven heating and absorption of solar energy by the Earth's surface.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move toward each other, often resulting in one plate being forced below another.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What are rift valleys?

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Rift valleys are low-lying areas that form when tectonic plates move apart, often found at divergent boundaries.