
EAS SEM A 2023 Final Exam/Semester Test Review
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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are convection currents?
Back
Convection currents are the movement of fluid (liquid or gas) caused by differences in temperature and density, which results in the transfer of heat.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the order of energy flow from the sun to Earth?
Back
The order is: nuclear fusion; radiation; convection currents; radiation.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
Back
Magma rises from the Earth's crust, pushing the North American plate and the Eurasian plate away from each other, causing the Atlantic Ocean to become wider.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What principle allows geologists to determine the age of rock layers?
Back
The principle of cross-cutting relationships states that a geologic feature (like a fault) that cuts through another is younger than the feature it cuts.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of rock commonly contains fossils?
Back
Sedimentary rock is the type of rock where fossils of similar species can be found, providing evidence for the Theory of Continental Drift.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is nuclear fusion?
Back
Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy, and is the source of energy for the sun.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the Theory of Continental Drift?
Back
The Theory of Continental Drift explains how continents have moved over geological time and provides evidence for the movement of tectonic plates.
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