Earth Science Semester 1 Review

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

Back

Stars get hotter.

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What stage is our sun currently in?

Back

Main Sequence.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Front

Which model describes the Sun as the center of the solar system?

Back

Heliocentric model.

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How do you test the hardness of a mineral?

Back

Scratch Test.

Front

What elements are found in sulfides?

Back

Sulfur and a metal.

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What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering.

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What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

Back

The Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?

Back

A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition, while a rock is a solid aggregate of one or more minerals.

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What is the significance of the rock cycle?

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It describes the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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