Mid-Term Review

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What is the impact of drilling and transporting fossil fuels on natural habitats?

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Drilling and transporting fossil fuels causes damage to natural habitats and can lead to land and water pollution.

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Why are atoms normally electrically neutral?

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Atoms are normally electrically neutral because there are equal numbers of protons and electrons.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of movement.

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What is lightning?

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Lightning is a large discharge of static electricity.

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What is reasoning in scientific terms?

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Reasoning is a justification that connects the evidence to the claim.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.