Earth Science SOL review

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What is a contour interval?

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The difference in elevation between two adjacent contour lines on a map.

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What is point source pollution?

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Water pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a pipe or a factory.

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What does the Big Bang theory explain?

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It suggests that the universe began from a singular point and is continually expanding.

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What is a new moon?

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The phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the Sun.

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How do igneous rocks differ?

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They differ in the size of their crystals and the time it takes for the molten material to cool.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is erosion?

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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 water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a fossil?

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A preserved remains or impression of a once-living organism, often found in sedimentary rock.