Fall Earth Final

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What is associated with transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes are commonly associated with transform boundaries.

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What is the term for the zone where one plate slides under another?

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Subduction zone is where one plate slides under another plate.

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How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

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Yes; less trees means less CO2 is turned into oxygen.

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What is an example of a nonrenewable natural resource?

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Natural gas is an example of a nonrenewable natural resource.

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Where does molten material rise during sea floor spreading?

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Molten material rises at the mid ocean ridges.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is an area where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What impact does deforestation have on carbon dioxide levels?

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2, increasing atmospheric CO2 levels.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as wind and solar energy.

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What is sea floor spreading?

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Sea floor spreading is the process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges as tectonic plates move apart.