Earth and Space Midterm

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How can tectonic plates move in relation to each other?

Back

Tectonic plates can move in three ways: convergent (plates move towards each other), divergent (plates move apart), and transform (plates slide past each other).

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True or False: Heat and Pressure are used to make rocks Metamorphic.

Back

True. Heat and pressure cause changes in the mineral composition and structure of rocks, forming metamorphic rocks.

Front

What fossil type can preserve DNA?

Back

Amber is a fossil type that can preserve DNA, as it can trap and protect organic material.

Front

What evidence was used to determine the continental drift?

Back

Evidence for continental drift includes the fossil record, glacial till, and matching rocks across continents.

Front

What are the characteristics of a mineral?

Back

Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic, solid substances with a consistent chemical composition.

Front

Define convergent boundaries.

Back

Convergent boundaries are areas where two tectonic plates collide, often forming mountains or causing subduction.

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Define divergent boundaries.

Back

Divergent boundaries are areas where two tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a transform boundary?

Back

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

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What is the rock cycle?

Back

The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through geological processes.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.