Earth And Space Science Final

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What do tectonic plates consist of?

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Both continental and oceanic crust.

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What is the term for the brightness of stars?

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Magnitude.

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What is evidence of the Big Bang Theory?

Back

The universe is expanding.

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What is a sunspot?

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A temporary phenomenon on the Sun's photosphere that appears as spots darker than the surrounding areas.

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What do the light waves of a galaxy that is moving TOWARD us look like?

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Blue shifted.

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What is the outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere called?

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Corona.

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What is the process by which tectonic plates move called?

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Plate tectonics.

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What is the significance of the Doppler effect in astronomy?

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It helps determine whether an object in space is moving toward or away from us.

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What is the difference between continental crust and oceanic crust?

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Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.

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What is a solar flare?

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A sudden eruption of increased brightness on the Sun's surface.