2024 STAAR REVIEW SCIENCE

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What is the primary cause of seasonal weather patterns?

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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What landform is characterized by high elevation and steep slopes?

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Mountain.

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What term describes the average weather conditions over a long time?

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Climate.

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What is force?

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A force is a push or a pull upon an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.

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What is the process called when sediment is moved down a fast-moving river?

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Erosion.

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What is the term for the gradual wearing away of rocks and soil?

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Weathering.

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What is deposition in the context of sediment?

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The process by which sediment is laid down in new locations.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides energy for evaporation, which is the process of water turning into vapor.