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Grade 8 STAAR Earth & Space (Plate Tectonics & Weather)
Grade 8 STAAR Earth & Space (Plate Tectonics & Weather)
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Review to help with earth & space portion of STAAR.
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The source of energy which is responsible for convection currents in oceans & the atmosphere.
Volcanic eruptions
Power plants
Greenhouse gases
The Sun
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Boundary where tectonic plates come together.
Convergent boundary
International boundary
Transform boundary
Divergent boundary
3
Name for lines that join points of equal air pressure on a surface weather map.
Contour lines
Equality lines
Lines of symmetry
Isobars
4
The movement of air and water due to the rotation of the Earth.
The Coreolis Effect
Upwellings
Surface currents
Convection currents
5
What type of land feature has contour lines spaced close together?
Rivers or streams
Depressions
Steep slopes
Gentle slopes
6
What type of land feature has contour lines spaced far apart?
Depressions
Steep slopes
Rivers or streams
Gentle slopes
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Boundary where subduction zones create deep ocean trenches.
Transform boundary
Divergent boundary
Convergent boundary
International boundary
8
The layer of Earth which is composed of solid iron and nickel is called ____________.
Crust
Outer core
Mantle
Inner core
9
Boundary where mid-ocean ridges are found.
International boundary
Transform boundary
Divergent boundary
Convergent boundary
10
Type of current that forms in the atmosphere due to the uneven heating of Earth's surface.
Jet stream
Convection current
Upwelling
Wind
11
This provides the energy which powers hurricanes.
Oceanic volcanoes
Global warming
Cold ocean water
Warm ocean water
12
Process where sediments are dropped off or laid-down.
Erosion
Deposition
Weathering
Decomposition
13
Location in the mantle that continuously melts through the crust forming volcanoes.
Thermal reversal
Hot spot
Magma burn zone
Volcanic Island Arc
14
Boundary where tectonic plates slide past each other.
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
International boundary
Convergent boundary
15
Name for lines that join points of equal elevation on a topographic map.
Isobars
Contour lines
Equality lines
Lines of symmetry
16
What type of land feature has contour lines with hatch marks pointed in?
Rivers or streams
Steep slopes
Depressions
Gentle slopes
17
Theory that all continents drifted to their current locations.
Plate Tectonic Theory
Theory of Evolution
Theory of Aerodynamics
Continental Drift Theory
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What type of land feature has contour lines which make "V's" pointing uphill?
Steep slopes
Rivers or streams
Depressions
Gentle slopes
19
The movement of air from sea to land during the day is called this.
Doldrums
Land breeze
Sea breeze
Trade winds
20
Process that breaks rock into smaller pieces (sediments).
Deposition
Erosion
Decomposition
Weathering
21
Boundary where the biggest earthquakes typically occur.
Transform boundary
Divergent boundary
Convergent boundary
International boundary
22
This causes tectonic plates to move.
Volcanic eruptions
Convection currents in the asthenosphere
Thermal inversions in Earth's core
Earthquakes
23
Half-circles on a line on a weather map represent this.
High pressure
Cold front
Warm front
Low pressure
24
Type of current that forms in oceans due to the uneven heating of Earth's surface.
Upwelling
Convection current
Jet stream
Wind
25
Currently accepted theory describing the movement of lithospheric plates.
Plate Tectonic Theory
Theory of Aerodynamics
Theory of Evolution
Continental Drift Theory
26
The thickest layer of Earth is called ____________, and it exhibits plasticity.
Inner core
Mantle
Crust
Outer core
27
This brings nutrient-rich, cold water from deep into the ocean to the surface.
The Coreolis Effect
Upwellings
Surface currents
Convection currents
28
The liquid layer of Earth consisting mostly of iron and nickel is called ____________.
Mantle
Inner core
Crust
Outer core
29
Triangles on a line on a weather map represent this.
High pressure
Cold front
Warm front
Low pressure
30
A capital "H" on a weather map represents this and is usually associated with nice weather.
Cold front
Warm front
High pressure
Low pressure
31
Which map shows areas of differing elevations, natural, & manmade features with contour lines?
Topographic Map
Satellite Map
Contour Map
Political Map
32
A large storm that forms over tropical oceans with wind speeds over 120 km/hr.
Hurricane
Waterspout
Tsunami
Tornado
33
Boundary where tectonic plates move apart.
Divergent boundary
International boundary
Convergent boundary
Transform boundary
34
The solid outermost layer of Earth is called ____________.
Outer core
Crust
Inner core
Mantle
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Process that transports sediments.
Deposition
Decomposition
Weathering
Erosion
