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Which tectonic plate is located beneath the continent of Australia?
Australian Plate
Is an example of erosion caused by wind
The transport of loose sand particles to form dunes
Which tectonic plate is the largest?
Pacific Plate
What is erosion?
The movement of weathered material from one location to another
What are the three types of weathering?
chemical, mechanical and biological
Which tectonic plate is primarily associated with the formation of the Andes Mountain range in South America?
Nazca Plate
Are the primary agents of erosion
Water, ice, and gravity or water, ice and wind
Which tectonic plate is primarily responsible for the formation of the Himalayan Mountain range?
Indo-Australian Plate
Which tectonic plate is responsible for the majority of seismic activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire?
Pacific Plate
Is the process of decomposing , breaking up, or changing the color of rocks.
Weathering
Is an example of mechanical weathering
The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces by wind and water
How do tectonic plates moving along a transform boundary cause seismic action?
Plates slide past each other, causing friction and releasing energy
Is an example of erosion caused by water?
The formation of riverbeds and valleys due to flowing water
Is a direct result of seismic action from tectonic plate movement along convergent boundaries?
Creation of mountain ranges and deep ocean trenches
The San Andreas Fault is located along the boundary between which two tectonic plates?
Pacific Plate and North American Plate
Is an example of biological weathering
The expansion of plant roots causing cracks in rocks
How does ice cause erosion?
By freezing and cracking rocks as glaciers move
Which tectonic plate boundary is most commonly associated with seismic activity, including earthquakes?
Convergent boundary
Which mountain ranges runs along the western side of Mexico and plays a significant role in the country's continental relief?
Sierra Madre Occidental
Is an example of chemical weathering
The formation of rust on iron from exposure to oxygen and moisture
Which region of Mexico is known for its vast coastal plains and lowland areas, contrasting with the country's mountainous regions?
The Yucatán Peninsula
Describe the hydrologic cycle
The continuous movement of water through the atmosphere, oceans, and land, driven by processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Describe the distribution of Earth's ocean waters
The Pacific Ocean covers more than 60 million square miles, making it the largest ocean on Earth.
Which ocean current is responsible for warming the coastal regions of Western Europe?
The Gulf Stream
What body of water separates the Baja California Peninsula from mainland Mexico?
Gulf of California