PMA2 Practice 24-25- 8th grade

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Earthquakes are common at ________ boundaries.

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Transform boundaries are where two tectonic plates slide past each other, often causing earthquakes.

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How old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?

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Paleontologists believe the Earth is approximately 4.6 billion years old.

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The vacuoles in ________ cells are smaller.

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Animal cells have smaller vacuoles compared to plant cells.

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Weathering and erosion produce...

Back

Weathering and erosion produce sediments, which are small particles of rock and soil.

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What are the changes of state from a solid to a gas called?

Back

The changes of state from a solid to a gas are called melting (solid to liquid) followed by boiling (liquid to gas).

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a type of tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from particles of sand, shells, pebbles, and other fragments of material.

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What is the process of melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid turns into a liquid when heated.

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What is the process of evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid turns into a gas, usually when heated.