Semester 1 Final Exam Flashcard Review

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Hydro-electric power comes from

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running water over a dam

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What factor has the greatest effect on soil formation?

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climate

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The Theory of Plate Tectonics states that

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the lithosphere is divided into plates and move and interact with one another

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In an andesitic or rhyolitic volcanic eruption, the particles produced are called

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pyroclastic material

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What type of mountains are produced when oceanic plates collide with each other?

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volcanic only

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Define hydro-electric power.

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Energy generated by using the flow of water to turn turbines.

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What is the role of climate in soil formation?

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Climate influences temperature and moisture, which affect weathering and organic matter.

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Explain the significance of the Theory of Plate Tectonics.

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It explains the movement of Earth's plates and the geological activity associated with it.

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What are pyroclastic materials?

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Volcanic materials ejected during an explosive eruption, including ash, pumice, and volcanic rock.

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Describe the formation of volcanic mountains.

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Formed by the accumulation of lava and ash from volcanic eruptions.