Earth Science Fall Final

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What scale is used to rate the strength of an earthquake?

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Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes.

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What type of waves are known as primary waves that travel through the Earth?

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P waves are the fastest seismic waves and can travel through solids and liquids.

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What is the group in an experiment that is not tested called?

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Control group is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested groups compare.

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What is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition?

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Mineral is defined as a naturally occurring substance that is solid and stable at room temperature.

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What type of tectonic plate boundary occurs when two plates collide?

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Convergent boundary is formed when two tectonic plates push against each other.

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What are the waves that travel along the Earth's surface called?

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Surface waves are seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface.

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What is the term for the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment?

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Independent variable is the factor that is manipulated to observe its effect.

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What is the term for the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent variable is the factor that is measured and affected in the experiment.

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What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks through natural forces.

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What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

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Plate tectonics refers to the large-scale movement of the Earth's lithosphere.