SOL Sci 6.4 a and b

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What are diatoms?

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Diatoms are a type of microscopic algae that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is fossil fuel?

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Fossil fuel is a natural fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, such as oil, coal, and natural gas.

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What is the original source of energy for oil?

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The Sun is the original source of energy for oil, as diatoms convert sunlight into stored energy.

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What is infrared light?

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Infrared light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is not visible to the human eye but can be felt as heat.

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How does Earth's surface heat unevenly?

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Earth's surface heats unevenly due to factors like the angle of sunlight, land and water distribution, and atmospheric conditions.

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What causes wind on Earth?

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Wind is caused by the uneven heating of Earth's surface, which creates differences in air pressure.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

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What happens to Earth's temperature if greenhouse gases are removed?

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If most greenhouse gases are removed, the greenhouse effect weakens, leading to a decrease in Earth's temperature.

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What are the three types of solar radiation?

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The three types of solar radiation are infrared, visible light, and ultraviolet.

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What is visible light?

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Visible light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.

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