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What is the primary distinction between atomic number and atomic mass?
What is the primary distinction between atomic number and atomic mass?
Which category accurately describes the types of silicates?
Which category accurately describes the types of silicates?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the rock cycle?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the rock cycle?
What characterizes Bowens reaction series?
What characterizes Bowens reaction series?
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What distinguishes primary igneous rocks from other types?
What distinguishes primary igneous rocks from other types?
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Which of the following correctly identifies the categories of sedimentary rocks?
Which of the following correctly identifies the categories of sedimentary rocks?
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What primarily influences the idealized soil profile and its horizons?
What primarily influences the idealized soil profile and its horizons?
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What are the primary factors that govern mass wasting?
What are the primary factors that govern mass wasting?
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How does the composition of the atmosphere change with altitude?
How does the composition of the atmosphere change with altitude?
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What is the primary difference between neap and spring tides?
What is the primary difference between neap and spring tides?
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Study Notes
Cumulative Earth Science Final Exam Review
- Atomic number vs. atomic mass are high-probability topics for the final.
- Parts of the atom are included in this category.
- Minerals are a significant topic.
- Silicates (sheets, double-chains) are important parts of the rock cycle.
- The rock cycle and its parts are crucial for the exam.
- Bowen's Reaction Series needs review.
- Igneous rocks (6 primary types) are important.
- Types of sedimentary rocks should be studied.
- Metamorphic rock types are also significant.
- Soil profiles (idealized) with all horizons are a key area.
- Soil formation processes are important.
- Mass wasting types and characteristics must be understood.
- Types of faults and seismic waves including varieties and characteristics.
- Hypocenter vs. Epicenter and their differences.
- Seismometer, seismograph, seismogram, and earthquake preparedness are to be reviewed.
- Earth's interior (5 layers) mechanism is important.
- Volcano types, characteristics, and eruption methods are included in the study guide.
- Paleomagnetism and rocks are important.
- Continental drift (A. Wegener).
- Hot spots.
- Plate tectonics (handout): many questions are likely.
- Geological time scale (periods, eras, and dates) needs review.
- Historical events in Earth's history (plants, Pangea) are crucial.
- Energy resources (main points) are included.
- Hydrologic cycle needs review.
- Stream gradients including meandering rivers, deposition, and erosion specifics.
- Groundwater system and water tables should be studied.
- Glaciers, deserts, and wind erosion basics are critical based on study guide and text.
- Surface and deep ocean currents; ocean upwelling need review.
- Tides (Neap tides, spring tides) are relevant.
- Atmosphere composition and layers, pressure changes, and relative humidity require focus.
- Latent heat and phase changes of water.
- Adiabatic temperature changes.
- ENSO is included.
- Clouds (types of clouds) need review..
- Driving forces of wind, isobars, and measuring pressure.
- Cyclones and anticyclones (northern hemisphere) need study.
- Air masses, fronts (warm, cold), tornadoes, and hurricanes.
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Prepare for your Earth Science final exam with this comprehensive review. Topics covered include atomic structure, minerals, the rock cycle, types of rocks, soil profiles, seismic waves, and Earth's interior. Master these key concepts to ensure success on your exam.
