Fall Exam Review

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, containing numerous small rocky bodies.

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What is Newton's third law of motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What geologic event is most likely to occur at a transform boundary?

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Earthquakes are most likely to occur at transform boundaries.

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What type of fault is associated with transform boundaries?

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A strike-slip fault is found at transform boundaries.

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What does the Richter Scale measure?

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The Richter Scale measures the intensity of ground movement during an earthquake.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a type of tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other.

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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 causing mountains or subduction.

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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, often creating new crust.

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What is the Mercalli Scale?

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The Mercalli Scale measures the intensity of an earthquake based on its observed effects.

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What is a seismic wave?

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A seismic wave is an energy wave that travels through the Earth, typically generated by earthquakes.