UIL Science Practice II

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What is a property that all metals share?

Back

Conductivity, malleability, and ductility are properties that all metals share, but insulators are not.

Front

What is the Oort Cloud?

Back

The Oort Cloud is an icy region beyond Pluto's orbit where most comets originate.

Front

What process is used to create sedimentary rocks from sediments?

Back

Compaction is the process used to create sedimentary rocks from sediments.

Front

Which layer of soil contains the most nutrients for crops?

Back

The topsoil layer contains the most nutrients for crops.

Front

Who discovered radioactivity and won a Nobel Prize?

Back

Marie Curie discovered radioactivity and won a Nobel Prize.

Front

What is conductivity?

Back

Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat.

Front

What is malleability?

Back

Malleability is the ability of a material to be shaped or bent without breaking.

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What is ductility?

Back

Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire.

Front

What is the Kuiper Belt?

Back

The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, home to many small icy bodies.

Front

What is the difference between the Oort Cloud and the Kuiper Belt?

Back

The Oort Cloud is a distant spherical shell of icy objects, while the Kuiper Belt is a flat region of icy bodies beyond Neptune.