The highland or ridge that marks the outer boundary of a drainage basin, separating it from adjacent basins.
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How many horizons are there in the soil profile? Mention one component.
There are typically 5 main horizons (O, A, E, B, C). One component is humus (organic matter).
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Describe how metamorphic rocks form. Give an example.
They form when existing rocks are subjected to intense heat and pressure without melting, changing their structure. Example: Marble or Slate.
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Name two methods communities use to manage volcanic impact.
Creating hazard maps/evacuation plans and building barriers or channels to redirect lava flows.
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Give one example of an igneous rock and say how it forms.
Basalt (or Granite). It forms when molten rock (magma or lava) cools and solidifies.
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True or False: Granite is an igneous rock.
True
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Which rock type is most likely to contain fossils? Why?
Sedimentary. These rocks form at temperatures and pressures low enough to preserve organic remains rather than destroying them.
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How do plate movements cause earthquakes? (brief)
Plates get "locked" together due to friction; when the built-up stress exceeds the friction, they slip suddenly, releasing energy as an earthquake.
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What is mass movement? Explain in two sentences.
Mass movement is the downward movement of soil and rock fragments under the direct influence of gravity. It includes processes like landslides, mudflows, and ro
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Mention three factors that affect soil formation.
Climate, Parent Material, and Time.
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What are the three main types of rock?
Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic
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Define drainage basin.
The total area of land where all surface water converges to a single point, such as a river mouth.