Unit 4- Geoscience Processes

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering is the process where material is worn down, cracked, or broken apart by wind, water, ice, etc.

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What geological feature is formed at a divergent plate boundary?

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A mid-ocean ridge is formed at a divergent plate boundary.

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What must happen to sedimentary or metamorphic rock to turn into igneous rock?

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The rock must melt to turn into igneous rock.

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What is seafloor spreading?

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Seafloor spreading is when tectonic plates move apart at mid-ocean ridges.

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When does a mudslide typically occur?

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A mudslide normally occurs after a lot of rain.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing mountains or trenches.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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