Earth Science SOL practice #2

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What is the volume of liquid C?

Back

75.0 mL

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Which recent geologic processes commonly occur in the Coastal Plain region of Virginia?

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Erosion and Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a cyclic change in geology?

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A cyclic change refers to a process that repeats over time, such as the changing of seasons or tidal patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How often do high tides occur in Boston?

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Approximately every 12.5 hours.

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What does it mean when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned?

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This alignment can represent a lunar eclipse.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Define erosion in the context of Earth Science.

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition in geology?

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Deposition is the geological process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Explain the concept of tides.

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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1