FALL FINAL REVIEW 2024

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What is the Plate Tectonic Theory?

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The Plate Tectonic Theory states that Earth's surface is broken into numbers of shifting plates/slabs.

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What type of plate boundary is the biggest contributor to earthquakes?

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Convergent boundaries are the biggest contributors to earthquakes.

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What is the function of a swim bladder in fish?

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A swim bladder is a gas-filled organ that helps fish maintain buoyancy in the water.

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What are Convection Currents?

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Convection currents are circular patterns in the mantle where lighter (less dense), warm material rises while heavier (more dense) cool material sinks.

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What is thermal pollution?

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Thermal pollution occurs when factories use water to cool off their machines/products and then return the hot water back into the body of water.

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What are the three types of plate boundaries?

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The three types of plate boundaries are convergent, divergent, and transform.

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What happens at a convergent plate boundary?

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At a convergent plate boundary, two plates collide, which can cause earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges.

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A divergent plate boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A transform plate boundary occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing friction and earthquakes.

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What is the role of the mantle in plate tectonics?

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The mantle is the layer of Earth that provides the heat and convection currents necessary for the movement of tectonic plates.