Earth Final Exam Practice

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What is the number of neutrons in an atom if it has 5 neutrons?

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5 neutrons are present in the atom.

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What type of rock does granite become when it melts and solidifies?

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Granite becomes igneous rock when it melts and solidifies.

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Is Polar Ice a TRAVEL term or a RESERVOIR term?

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Polar Ice is a Reservoir term.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What do you call atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons?

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They are called isotopes.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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What is the term for the balance of outward force due to fusion and radiation with the inward force of gravity in a star?

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This balance is called equilibrium.

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Define igneous rock.

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Igneous rock is formed from the solidification of molten material (magma or lava).

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What is an isotope?

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An isotope is a variant of a chemical element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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What is the difference between a compound and a molecule?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded, while a molecule is the smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the process called when sedimentary rock is transformed into metamorphic rock?

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This process is called metamorphism.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the main force that causes stars to collapse?

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The main force that causes stars to collapse is gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2