UIL Science #12 (2022-2023)

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What is an alluvial fan?

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An alluvial fan is a landform created by the deposition of sediment carried by flowing water, typically found on dry land.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform formed at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, characterized by a triangular shape and sediment deposition.

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What is the difference between an alluvial fan and a delta?

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An alluvial fan forms on dry land, while a delta forms where a river meets an estuary.

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What does a cold front symbol look like?

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A cold front is represented by a line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where warm air replaces cooler air, often represented by a line with semicircles.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, often leading to complex weather patterns.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

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To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature, multiply by 5, and then divide by 9.

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What is the average CO2 level in the atmosphere around 2001?

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The average CO2 level in the atmosphere in 2001 was between 360 and 380 parts per million.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native organism that spreads widely and outcompetes native species for resources.