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Science Midterms ?s
Learn the answer to the short answer questions.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does a Lunar Eclipse happen? | A Lunar Eclipse happens when the earth, moon, and sun are directly lined up. OR The earth is in the middle of the Sun and Moon. |
| What it the process of an Igneous rock being transformed into a Sedimentary rock? | The rock would have to be brought up to the surface by uplift, weathered down to sediments, and be compacted and cemented into sedimentary rock. |
| What is the process of a Sedimentary rock being transformed into an Igneous rock? | The rock would have to go through the process of subduction, be melted into liquid rock, and cool to form Igneous rock. |
| How long would it take for two plates to move away from each other? | It would take several million years for the plates to move away from each other. |
| What are the three criteria we discussed during our Plate Motion Engineering Program? | Maximize average warning time. Minimize false alarms. Keep costs low. |