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What geological feature is commonly formed at a divergent boundary?
What geological feature is commonly formed at a divergent boundary?
- Volcanic arc
- Trench
- Rift valley (correct)
- Mountain range
Which process describes the alteration of a rock's mineral composition due to chemical reactions?
Which process describes the alteration of a rock's mineral composition due to chemical reactions?
- Physical weathering
- Mechanical weathering
- Biological weathering
- Chemical weathering (correct)
What term describes the process of creating reusable products from old materials?
What term describes the process of creating reusable products from old materials?
- Converting waste to energy
- Creating reusable products (correct)
- Burning non-biodegradable items
- Compressing solid waste
Which type of rock is most likely to form at mid-ocean ridges?
Which type of rock is most likely to form at mid-ocean ridges?
What process involves the repeated freezing and thawing of water in rock cracks?
What process involves the repeated freezing and thawing of water in rock cracks?
What is the geological process that occurs primarily due to magma rising from deep in the mantle?
What is the geological process that occurs primarily due to magma rising from deep in the mantle?
Which method can effectively lower the melting point of rocks by adding water?
Which method can effectively lower the melting point of rocks by adding water?
What factor is most likely to accelerate the weathering process?
What factor is most likely to accelerate the weathering process?
Composting is considered an example of which environmental practice?
Composting is considered an example of which environmental practice?
Which of the following is a common result of soil and water contamination?
Which of the following is a common result of soil and water contamination?
Which type of weathering involves the breaking of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition?
Which type of weathering involves the breaking of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition?
Which type of igneous rock forms when magma cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface?
Which type of igneous rock forms when magma cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface?
What geological process is primarily responsible for the formation of oceanic trenches?
What geological process is primarily responsible for the formation of oceanic trenches?
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating convection currents that drive tectonic plates?
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating convection currents that drive tectonic plates?
What is the primary factor causing magma to rise toward the surface?
What is the primary factor causing magma to rise toward the surface?
Which of the following contributes most to soil erosion?
Which of the following contributes most to soil erosion?
What is the main driver of seafloor spreading?
What is the main driver of seafloor spreading?
The process of mantle rock melting due to reduced pressure is called:
The process of mantle rock melting due to reduced pressure is called:
What is the primary environmental impact of improper hazardous waste disposal?
What is the primary environmental impact of improper hazardous waste disposal?
What process is involved in the transformation of sediment into sedimentary rock?
What process is involved in the transformation of sediment into sedimentary rock?
What is the primary environmental benefit of the practice known as the '3 R's'?
What is the primary environmental benefit of the practice known as the '3 R's'?
Which process is correctly described as occurring without altering the mineral composition of rocks?
Which process is correctly described as occurring without altering the mineral composition of rocks?
What type of rocks are formed from magma that solidifies beneath the Earth's surface?
What type of rocks are formed from magma that solidifies beneath the Earth's surface?
Which boundary type is primarily responsible for the formation of mid-ocean ridges?
Which boundary type is primarily responsible for the formation of mid-ocean ridges?
What is the most effective way to manage solid waste?
What is the most effective way to manage solid waste?
What type of melting occurs due to a decrease in pressure?
What type of melting occurs due to a decrease in pressure?
What are the primary contributors to agricultural runoff?
What are the primary contributors to agricultural runoff?
What effect does high surface area of rocks have on the weathering process?
What effect does high surface area of rocks have on the weathering process?
What layer of the Earth is responsible for tectonic plate motion?
What layer of the Earth is responsible for tectonic plate motion?
Which statement accurately describes solid waste?
Which statement accurately describes solid waste?
What are the three R's of waste management?
What are the three R's of waste management?
Which geological feature is formed by tectonic plates moving apart?
Which geological feature is formed by tectonic plates moving apart?
What is the primary driver of tectonic plate motion within the Earth's mantle?
What is the primary driver of tectonic plate motion within the Earth's mantle?
Which of the following processes involves the oxidation of minerals like iron?
Which of the following processes involves the oxidation of minerals like iron?
What phenomenon occurs as a result of plumes of hot mantle rock rising?
What phenomenon occurs as a result of plumes of hot mantle rock rising?
What type of melting occurs due to the reduction of pressure in mantle rocks?
What type of melting occurs due to the reduction of pressure in mantle rocks?
What is the primary source of heat within the Earth's interior?
What is the primary source of heat within the Earth's interior?
Which environmental factors accelerate the weathering process?
Which environmental factors accelerate the weathering process?
What type of rock is formed through heat and pressure without melting?
What type of rock is formed through heat and pressure without melting?
What waste management method turns organic waste into nutrient-rich material?
What waste management method turns organic waste into nutrient-rich material?
Flashcards
Earth's magnetic field source
Earth's magnetic field source
Molten iron in the outer core creates Earth's magnetic field through a process called geodynamo.
Divergent boundary feature
Divergent boundary feature
A rift valley forms at a divergent plate boundary.
Recycling's waste reduction
Recycling's waste reduction
Recycling reduces waste by creating reusable products from old materials, and by converting waste to energy in some cases.
Weathering mineral alteration
Weathering mineral alteration
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Water's effect on rock melting
Water's effect on rock melting
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Composting example
Composting example
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Mid-ocean ridge rock
Mid-ocean ridge rock
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Rock crack widening process
Rock crack widening process
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Volcanic hotspot cause
Volcanic hotspot cause
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Accelerated rock weathering
Accelerated rock weathering
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Intrusive Igneous Rock
Intrusive Igneous Rock
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Subduction
Subduction
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Mantle Convection
Mantle Convection
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Lower Density
Lower Density
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Physical Weathering
Physical Weathering
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Soil Erosion
Soil Erosion
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Decompression Melting
Decompression Melting
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Mantle Convection
Mantle Convection
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Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal
Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal
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Seafloor Spreading
Seafloor Spreading
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Environmental benefit of the 3 R's
Environmental benefit of the 3 R's
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Lithosphere
Lithosphere
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Composting
Composting
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Agricultural runoff
Agricultural runoff
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Mantle
Mantle
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Flux melting
Flux melting
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Earth's core
Earth's core
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High rock surface area
High rock surface area
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Less Dense
Less Dense
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Outer Core
Outer Core
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Convection Current
Convection Current
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Mid-Ocean Ridges
Mid-Ocean Ridges
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Volcanic Hotspot
Volcanic Hotspot
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Study Notes
Igneous Rocks
- Igneous rocks form when magma cools.
- Intrusive rocks cool slowly beneath the Earth's surface.
- Extrusive rocks cool quickly at the surface.
Geological Processes
- Subduction is a process where one tectonic plate slides beneath another.
- Seafloor spreading is the process that creates new ocean floor as magma rises and cools at mid-ocean ridges.
- Convection currents in the mantle drive tectonic plate movement.
- The mantle is responsible for generating convection currents.
Weathering
- Physical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition.
- Chemical weathering changes the chemical composition of rocks through reactions with elements.
- Biological weathering involves the breaking down of rocks by living organisms.
- Examples of physical weathering: frost wedging (repeated freezing and thawing of water in rock cracks), exfoliation (shedding of outer rock layers), abrasion (wearing down of rocks).
- Examples of chemical weathering: oxidation (reaction with oxygen), carbonation (reaction with carbon dioxide).
Soil Erosion
- Deforestation contributes greatly to soil erosion.
- Planting crops helps prevent soil erosion.
Mantle Rock Melting
- Decompression melting occurs when pressure is reduced, causing mantle rock to melt.
- Thermal melting occurs when heat is added to mantle rock.
Seafloor Spreading
- Mantle convection currents are the main driver of seafloor spreading.
Environmental Impacts
- Improper hazardous waste disposal leads to soil and water contamination.
Plate Boundaries
- Divergent boundaries create new crust.
- Convergent boundaries create volcanoes or trenches.
Recycling
- Recycling reduces waste by creating reusable products.
Weathering Factors
- Water, temperature variations, and acid rain can accelerate the weathering process.
- High surface area of rocks speeds up weathering.
Earth's Interior
- The core is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field.
- The mantle moves tectonic plates and generates heat.
Waste Management
- Landfilling is not the most effective way to manage all types of waste.
- Composting turns organic waste into nutrient-rich material.
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