Earth Science S1 Final Exam Mod.

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What is the order of relative ages of geological features from oldest to youngest?

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Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt

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What happens to particles in a liquid when it boils?

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Particles get further apart, and the pressure decreases.

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What is the study of weather called?

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Meteorology

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Define dependent variable.

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The dependent variable is the outcome or response that is measured in an experiment.

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Which gas in our atmosphere is most abundant?

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Nitrogen.

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What is the definition of geology?

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Geology is the study of the Earth, its structure, processes, and history.

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What is the difference between a fault and a fold in geology?

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A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust where blocks of rock have moved, while a fold is a bend in rock layers.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What is the definition of an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.