2024 MT REVIEW

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What is convection?

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Convection is the movement of air or liquid caused by differences in temperature and density, resulting in the transfer of heat.

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What does it mean for an object to be stationary?

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An object is stationary when it is not moving and remains in the same position over time.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers, like mushrooms, break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and supporting the food web.

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What does a straight horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A straight horizontal line indicates that an object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does it mean for an object to accelerate?

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Acceleration refers to the change in velocity of an object over time, meaning it is speeding up or changing direction.

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Define heterotrophs.

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must obtain nutrients by consuming other organic matter.

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What is the significance of a straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph?

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A straight diagonal line indicates that an object is moving at a constant speed away from the starting position.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

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What does a vertical line on a distance-time graph represent?

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A vertical line indicates that the object is not moving; it is at rest.

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What is the function of a food web?

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A food web illustrates the complex feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem.