18 week Science CBA Review

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is a region where one tectonic plate is introduced under another, typically where oceanic crust is pushed beneath continental crust.

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What causes spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the sun, the earth, and the moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What tectonic plate movement leads to the formation of a rift valley?

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A rift valley is formed when two tectonic plates move apart from each other.

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What happens to stars as we move to the left on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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As we move to the left on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, the stars heat up.

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During which phases of the moon do spring tides occur?

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Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

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What is the definition of a hotspot?

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A hotspot is a location on the Earth's surface that has experienced active volcanism for a long period, often due to a mantle plume.

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What is an accretionary wedge?

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An accretionary wedge is a geological feature formed at a convergent plate boundary where sediments are accumulated and deformed.

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What is a mantle plume?

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A mantle plume is an upwelling of abnormally hot rock within the Earth's mantle that can lead to volcanic activity.

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What occurs during a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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What is the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, while a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun.