23/24 Proficiency Exam 2 Review

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How does heat move?

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Heat moves from warm places to cooler places.

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What kind of change occurs when iron nails get rusty?

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Chemical change.

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True or False: The terms weathering and erosion mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably.

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False.

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What is the method of heat transfer when you burn your hand on the handle of a hot pot?

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Conduction.

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What is formed when heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt?

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Magma.

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Define weathering in the context of geology.

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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Explain the difference between weathering and erosion.

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials from one location to another.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.