8th Grade Science Review

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What type of plate boundary creates deep ocean trenches?

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Convergent: ocean to continent.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the process of removing sediment from a location called?

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Erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is net force?

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The overall force acting on an object, taking into account all individual forces.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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In which type of boundary do the plates move away from each other?

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Divergent.

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If Easter eggs were living species of organisms, their different colors would be considered:

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Variations.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide, often forming mountains or deep ocean trenches.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical changes, often involving water and minerals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move apart, often creating new oceanic crust.