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STAAR Earth (Plate Tectonics, Topographic Maps, & Weather)
STAAR Earth (Plate Tectonics, Topographic Maps, & Weather)
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Review to help with earth & space portion of STAAR. #staar #science #8thgrade
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Process that transports sediments.
Deposition
Erosion
Weathering
Decomposition
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What type of land feature has contour lines spaced far apart?
Valleys
Steep slopes
Rivers or streams
Depressions
3
Boundary where tectonic plates slide past each other.
Convergent boundary
International boundary
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
4
This provides the energy which powers hurricanes.
Cold ocean water
Global warming
<p>Oceanic volcanoes</p>
Warm ocean water
5
Type of current that forms in oceans due to the uneven heating of Earth's surface.
Upwelling
Wind
Jet stream
Convection current
6
Boundary where subduction zones create deep ocean trenches.
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
Convergent boundary
International boundary
7
Boundary where tectonic plates move apart.
Transform boundary
International boundary
Divergent boundary
Convergent boundary
8
A capital "H" on a weather map represents this and is usually associated with nice weather.
Cold front
Low pressure
Warm front
High pressure
9
Name for lines that join points of equal elevation on a topographic map.
Contour lines
Equality lines
Isobars
Lines of symmetry
10
Process where sediments are dropped off or laid-down.
Deposition
Decomposition
Erosion
Weathering
11
Theory that all continents drifted to their current locations.
Theory of Aerodynamics
Continental Drift Theory
Theory of Evolution
Plate Tectonic Theory
12
The layer of Earth which is composed of solid iron and nickel is called ____________.
Crust
Outer core
Mantle
Inner core
13
Name for lines that join points of equal air pressure on a surface weather map.
Contour lines
Lines of symmetry
Isobars
Equality lines
14
The liquid layer of Earth consisting mostly of iron and nickel is called ____________.
Inner core
Mantle
Crust
Outer core
15
Boundary where tectonic plates come together.
Transform boundary
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
International boundary
16
Process that breaks rock into smaller pieces (sediments).
Erosion
Deposition
Weathering
Decomposition
17
Triangles on a line on a weather map represent this.
High pressure
Warm front
Low pressure
Cold front
18
Boundary where mid-ocean ridges are found.
Divergent boundary
Convergent boundary
Transform boundary
International boundary
19
The movement of air and water due to the rotation of the Earth.
Surface currents
Convection currents
The Coreolis Effect
Upwellings
20
Type of current that drives surface winds due to the uneven heating of Earth's surface.
Ocean Current
Jet stream
Convection current
Upwelling
21
The solid outermost layer of Earth is called ____________.
Inner core
Mantle
Outer core
Crust
22
A large storm that forms over tropical oceans with wind speeds over 120 km/hr.
<p>Tsunami</p>
Hurricane
Waterspout
Tornado
23
The thickest layer of Earth is called ____________, and it exhibits plasticity.
Crust
Outer core
Mantle
Inner core
24
The source of energy which is responsible for convection currents in oceans & the atmosphere.
Volcanic eruptions
The Sun
Power plants
Greenhouse gasses
25
Half-circles on a line on a weather map represent this.
High pressure
Cold front
Low pressure
Warm front
26
What type of land feature has contour lines which make "V's" pointing uphill?
Depressions
Steep slopes
Rivers or streams
Gentle slopes
27
What type of land feature has contour lines spaced close together?
Depressions
Rivers or streams
Gentle slopes
Steep slopes
28
The movement of air from sea to land during the day is called this.
Trade winds
Sea breeze
Doldrums
Land breeze
29
Currently accepted theory describing the movement of lithospheric plates.
Theory of Aerodynamics
Theory of Evolution
Continental Drift Theory
Plate Tectonic Theory
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This causes tectonic plates to move.
Convection currents in the asthenosphere
Thermal inversions in Earth's core
Volcanic eruptions
Earthquakes
