Earth Science S1 Final Exam

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What type of cloud is characterized by a fluffy, white appearance and often indicates fair weather?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that usually indicate fair weather.

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What geological feature is commonly associated with transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes are commonly found at transform boundaries where tectonic plates slide past each other.

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What is a storm that forms over warm ocean waters and is characterized by low pressure?

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A hurricane is a storm that forms over warm ocean waters and is strengthened by the heat of the water.

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In which layer of the Earth do convection cycles primarily occur?

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Convection cycles primarily occur in the mantle.

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What is the purpose of a legend on a map?

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A legend explains the symbols, colors, and lines used on a map.

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What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms and severe weather?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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What geological feature is formed at divergent boundaries?

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Rift valleys are formed at divergent boundaries where tectonic plates move apart.

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What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense storm that forms over land.

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What is the role of the Earth's crust in plate tectonics?

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The Earth's crust is the outermost layer that is broken into tectonic plates, which float on the semi-fluid mantle.