Unit 4 Review!!

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, often including independent and dependent variables.

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?

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Intrusion Rock.

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True or False: Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Mars are all inner planets.

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False. Only Mercury and Venus are inner planets.

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What is a comet made of?

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A comet is made of ice and dust.

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What do we call a big, round object that revolves around a star?

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Planet.

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What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated in an experiment, while the dependent variable is measured.

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What is the main characteristic of metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rock that has been changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, bound by gravity.

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What is the definition of a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.