Study flashcard for Earth Science EOCA Semester 1 part 2

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What is the main advantage of solar and wind power over fossil fuels?

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Solar and wind power are continuously renewable, while fossil fuels take millions of years to form.

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What causes Earth's tectonic plates to move?

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Convection currents in the mantle.

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What type of boundary is associated with the formation of continental mountain ranges?

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Convergent boundaries.

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What landform is typically found at a divergent boundary between two pieces of oceanic crust?

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Mid-Ocean Ridge.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, leading to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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What is the Mid-Ocean Ridge?

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The Mid-Ocean Ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics at a divergent boundary.

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What are convection currents?

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Convection currents are the movement of fluid caused by differences in temperature and density, driving the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally in a short period, while nonrenewable resources take millions of years to form.