Earth Science Review

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What is a destructive process in Earth Science?

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A destructive process is a natural process that breaks down or removes materials from the Earth's surface, such as erosion and weathering.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces due to various factors like temperature changes, water, and biological activity.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring when water, ice, or wind lose energy.

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Where do most earthquakes and volcanoes occur?

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Most earthquakes and volcanoes occur on tectonic plate boundary lines.

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What type of boundary is the San Andreas Fault?

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The San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary, where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials from one place to another.

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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 a converging boundary?

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A converging boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath another, leading to earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What is a diverging boundary?

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A diverging boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart from each other, often creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.