Semester 1 - Final Exam Study Guide

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What happens to a hurricane when it hits land?

Back

It will weaken.

Front

What do transform boundaries cause?

Back

Earthquakes.

Front

In which sphere does lightning occur?

Back

Atmosphere.

Front

What type of rock is formed from weathering, erosion, cementation, and compaction?

Back

Sedimentary.

Front

What should you NOT rely on when defining minerals?

Back

Color.

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by weathering?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics.

Front

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

Back

Movement of tectonic plates.

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Back

Igneous.

Front

What is the term for the solid, outer layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust.