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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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Boundary where tectonic plates slide past each other.
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
International boundary
Transform boundary
2
Currently accepted theory describing the movement of lithospheric plates.
Theory of Evolution
Theory of Plate Tectonic
Theory of Continental Drift
Theory of Aerodynamics
3
Name for lines that join points of equal elevation on a topographic map.
Lines of symmetry
Isobars
Equality lines
Contour lines
4
Boundary where the biggest earthquakes typically occur.
International boundary
Transform boundary
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
5
The solid outermost layer of Earth is called ____________.
Outer core
Inner core
Crust
Mantle
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This causes tectonic plates to move.
Convection currents in the asthenosphere
Volcanic eruptions
Earthquakes
Thermal inversions in Earth's core
7
Theory that all continents drifted to their current locations.
Theory of Continental Drift
Theory of Aerodynamics
Theory of Evolution
Theory of Plate Tectonics
8
Boundary(s) where subduction zones create deep ocean trenches.
Oceanic/Oceanic Convergent boundary
Continental/Continental Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Continental/Oceanic Convergent boundary
9
Location in the mantle that continuously melts through the crust forming volcanoes.
Volcanic Island Arc
Hot spot
Magma burn zone
Thermal reversal
10
What type of land feature has contour lines with hatch marks pointed in?
Rivers or streams
Gentle slopes
Depressions
Steep slopes
11
Process where sediments are dropped off or laid-down.
Weathering
Decomposition
Erosion
Deposition
12
This brings nutrient-rich, cold water from deep into the ocean to the surface.
Convection currents
The Coreolis Effect
Surface currents
Upwellings
13
Name for lines that join points of equal air pressure on a surface weather map.
Contour lines
Isobars
Equality lines
Lines of symmetry
14
What type of land feature has contour lines which make "V's" pointing uphill?
Gentle slopes
Depressions
Steep slopes
Rivers or streams
15
This provides the energy which powers hurricanes.
Oceanic volcanoes
Cold ocean water
Global warming
Warm ocean water
16
What type of land feature has contour lines spaced close together?
Rivers or streams
Gentle slopes
Steep slopes
Depressions
17
Type of current that forms in the atmosphere due to the uneven heating of Earth's surface.
Jet stream
Wind
Upwelling
Convection current
18
The layer of Earth which is composed of solid iron and nickel is called ____________.
Mantle
Outer core
Crust
Inner core
19
Half-circles on a line on a weather map represent this.
Warm front
Low pressure
High pressure
Cold front
20
Process that breaks rock into smaller pieces (sediments).
Deposition
Decomposition
Erosion
Weathering
21
The movement of air from sea to land during the day is called this.
Sea breeze
Trade winds
Land breeze
Doldrums
22
Boundary where tectonic plates come together.
Convergent boundary
International boundary
Transform boundary
Divergent boundary
23
What type of land feature has contour lines spaced far apart?
Rivers or streams
Gentle slopes
Steep slopes
Depressions
24
The liquid layer of Earth consisting mostly of iron and nickel is called ____________.
Mantle
Outer core
Inner core
Crust
25
Process that transports sediments.
Decomposition
Erosion
Deposition
Weathering
26
Which map shows areas of differing elevations, natural, & manmade features with contour lines?
Satellite Map
Contour Map
Topographic Map
Political Map
27
Triangles on a line on a weather map represent this.
Cold front
Low pressure
Warm front
High pressure
28
Boundary where tectonic plates move apart.
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
International boundary
Convergent boundary
29
The thickest layer of Earth is called ____________, and it exhibits plasticity.
Mantle
Crust
Inner core
Outer core
30
The source of energy which is responsible for convection currents in oceans & the atmosphere.
Volcanic eruptions
Power plants
<p>Greenhouse gasses</p>
The Sun
31
The movement of air and water due to the rotation of the Earth.
The Coreolis Effect
Upwellings
Convection currents
Surface currents
32
A large storm that forms over tropical oceans with wind speeds over 120 km/hr.
Hurricane
Waterspout
Tornado
<p>Tsunami</p>
33
Boundary where mid-ocean ridges are found.
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
International boundary
34
Type of current that forms in oceans due to the uneven heating of Earth's surface.
Wind
Convection current
Upwelling
Jet stream
35
A capital "H" on a weather map represents this and is usually associated with nice weather.
High pressure
Cold front
Warm front
Low pressure
