CS2 Quarter 2 Review (2021)

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What does the Law of Superposition state?

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The deeper an undisturbed layer of rock is, the older it is.

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Where do earthquakes usually happen?

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At or near plate boundaries.

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True or False? Light is a mechanical wave.

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False.

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How old is the Earth based on our best measurements?

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4,500,000,000 years old.

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List the 7 forms of EM radiation in order of lowest to highest frequency.

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Radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays.

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What is the definition of a mechanical wave?

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A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

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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.

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What is the difference between convergent and divergent boundaries?

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Convergent boundaries occur where plates move towards each other, while divergent boundaries occur where plates move apart.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, ordered by frequency or wavelength.