Marine Science Units 1-3 Midterm Review

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What is the purpose of science?

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To explain natural events.

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What is an example of qualitative data?

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The apples are a deep red color.

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What does pH measure?

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The number of hydrogen ions in solution.

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Which type of plate boundary causes earthquakes?

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Transform boundary.

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At which type of boundary do ocean trenches form?

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Convergent boundary.

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Define qualitative data.

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities, often observed rather than measured.

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Define quantitative data.

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide, often forming mountains or trenches.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move apart, often creating new crust.

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What is a transform boundary?

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