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What is white light?

Back

White light is a combination of all of the colors of the rainbow.

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Which color has the shortest wavelength of visible light?

Back

Violet has the shortest wavelength of visible light.

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What is the reason for a sea breeze?

Back

Water holds heat and land does not, which creates convection currents between land and water.

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What type of rock is formed from heat and compression over time?

Back

Metamorphic rock is formed from another type of rock that has been heated and compressed.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and energy in waves?

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Shorter wavelengths have higher energy, while longer wavelengths have lower energy.

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What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the process of sedimentary rock formation?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is an example of an igneous rock?

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Granite is an example of an igneous rock.