Earth and Space Midterm Exam Project

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the melting and crystallization of magma or lava.

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What are the four spheres of the Earth?

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The four spheres of the Earth are the Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and Biosphere.

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What are the four branches of Earth science?

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The four branches of Earth science are Geology, Astronomy, Oceanography, and Meteorology.

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What is an epoch?

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An epoch is a unit of geological time that is shorter than a period.

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What are the characteristics of a mineral?

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

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks at the Earth's surface, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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Define the term 'plate tectonics'.

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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.

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What is the rock cycle?

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

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What is the significance of the water cycle?

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The water cycle is crucial for distributing water across the Earth, supporting ecosystems, and regulating climate.

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Explain 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 in the atmosphere.