Unit C Summative Assessment: Group B

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What is a large-scale geoscience process?

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An example of a large-scale geoscience process is plate movement that forms mountain ranges.

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What is deposition in geoscience?

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Deposition is the dropping off and settling of sediments to the bottom of a lake or river.

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What does it mean to mitigate something?

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To mitigate something means to reduce or eliminate it from happening.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering occurs when rocks weaken and break down due to chemical changes in their composition.

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What is NOT a slow change to Earth's surface?

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Landslides are NOT a slow change; plate movement is a slow change.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken-down materials.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and soil that are transported by water, wind, or ice.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, often due to plate movement.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain or earthquakes.