Earth Systems Pre-flashcard

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What type of boundary occurs where two tectonic plates move apart?

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Divergent plate boundary.

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What is the term for the soil that is a mixture of clay, sand, and silt, commonly used for farming?

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Loam.

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What causes differences in air pressure in the atmosphere?

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Differences in temperature.

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What geological feature is formed when a continental plate converges with an oceanic plate?

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Volcano.

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What is the name of the effect that causes moving air and water currents to bend to the right in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Coriolis effect.

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What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates collide?

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Convergent plate boundary.

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What is the primary driver of plate tectonics?

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Heat from the Earth's interior.

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What is the process called when one tectonic plate is forced under another?

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Subduction.

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What type of soil is characterized by high drainage and low nutrient content, often found in sandy areas?

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Sandy soil.

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What is the term for the layer of the Earth that is made up of solid rock and is divided into tectonic plates?

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Lithosphere.