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Category 3 (part 2): STAAR Earth & Space (Plate Tectonics & Weather)
Category 3 (part 2): STAAR Earth & Space (Plate Tectonics & Weather)
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Review to help with earth & space portion of STAAR.
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The solid outermost layer of Earth is called ____________.
Crust
Outer core
Inner core
Mantle
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Process that breaks rock into smaller pieces (sediments). (WED)
Weathering
Deposition
Decomposition
Erosion
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Type of current that forms in the atmosphere due to the uneven heating of Earth's surface.
Jet stream
Convection current
Wind
Upwelling
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Theory that all continents drifted to their current locations.
Theory of Evolution
Plate Tectonic Theory
Continental Drift Theory
Theory of Aerodynamics
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Boundary where subduction zones create deep ocean trenches.
Convergent boundary
Transform boundary
International boundary
Divergent boundary
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Boundary where tectonic plates come together.
Divergent boundary
International boundary
Convergent boundary
Transform boundary
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A large storm that forms over tropical oceans (80 degree warm waters ).
Tsunami
Hurricane
Waterspout
Tornado
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What type of land feature has contour lines with hatch marks pointed in?
Depressions
Steep slopes
Rivers or streams
Gentle slopes
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Boundary where the biggest earthquakes typically occur.
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
International boundary
Convergent boundary
10
Type of current that forms in oceans due to the uneven heating of Earth's surface.
Jet stream
Wind
Upwelling
Convection current
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The thickest layer of Earth is called ____________, and it exhibits plasticity.
Mantle
Inner core
Crust
Outer core
12
What type of land feature has contour lines spaced close together?
Depressions
Gentle slopes
Steep slopes
Rivers or streams
13
A capital "H" on a weather map represents this and is usually associated with nice weather.
Warm front
Cold front
Low pressure
High pressure
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What type of land feature has contour lines which make "V's" pointing uphill?
Steep slopes
Gentle slopes
Depressions
Rivers or streams
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What type of land feature has contour lines spaced far apart?
Gentle slopes
Rivers or streams
Steep slopes
Depressions
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Boundary where tectonic plates slide past each other.
Transform boundary
Divergent boundary
Convergent boundary
International boundary
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This provides the energy which powers hurricanes.
Global warming
Warm ocean water
Oceanic volcanoes
Cold ocean water
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Currently accepted theory describing the movement of lithospheric plates.
Plate Tectonic Theory
Continental Drift Theory
Theory of Evolution
Theory of Aerodynamics
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The layer of Earth which is composed of solid iron and nickel is called ____________.
Crust
Mantle
Outer core
Inner core
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Process that transports sediments. (WED)
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Decomposition
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The source of energy which is responsible for convection currents in oceans & the atmosphere.
Greenhouse gases
Power plants
Volcanic eruptions
The Sun
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The liquid layer of Earth consisting mostly of iron and nickel is called ____________.
Mantle
Crust
Inner core
Outer core
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The movement of air and water due to the rotation of the Earth.
Convection currents
The Coreolis Effect
Surface currents
Upwellings
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This causes tectonic plates to move.
Volcanic eruptions
Earthquakes
Convection currents in the asthenosphere
Thermal inversions in Earth's core
25
Location in the mantle that continuously melts through the crust forming volcanoes.
Hot spot
Volcanic Island Arc
Thermal reversal
Magma burn zone
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Triangles on a line on a weather map represent this. (THINK Icicles)
High pressure
Low pressure
Warm front
Cold front
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Boundary where mid-ocean ridges are found.
Transform boundary
International boundary
Divergent boundary
Convergent boundary
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Boundary where tectonic plates move apart.
International boundary
Transform boundary
Divergent boundary
Convergent boundary
29
Name for lines that join points of equal elevation on a topographic map.
Lines of symmetry
Contour lines
Equality lines
Isobars
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Half-circles on a line on a weather map represent this.
Warm front
Cold front
High pressure
Low pressure
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Which map shows areas of differing elevations, natural, & manmade features with contour lines?
Satellite Map
Topographic Map
Contour Map
Political Map
