Quarterly 2 review questions

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What method is best for determining the age of a rock?

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Radioactive dating is the best method for determining the age of a rock.

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What does the heliocentric model explain about a star's path across the night sky?

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The heliocentric model explains that Earth moves along its orbit, which affects the apparent motion of stars in the night sky.

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What is NOT a use of scientific models?

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Directly observing something, such as a newly found tree species, is NOT a use of scientific models.

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Which telescope detects electromagnetic radiation at the highest frequencies?

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The Hubble Space Telescope detects electromagnetic radiation at the highest frequencies.

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What provides the Sun's energy and composition?

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The fusion of hydrogen into helium provides the Sun's energy and composition.

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What is radioactive dating?

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Radioactive dating is a method used to determine the age of rocks and fossils by measuring the decay of radioactive isotopes.

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What is the heliocentric model?

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The heliocentric model is the astronomical model in which the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun.

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What is a scientific model?

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A scientific model is a representation of an idea, object, or process that helps to explain and predict scientific phenomena.

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What is electromagnetic radiation?

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Electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy that travels through space at the speed of light, including visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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What is the role of the Hubble Space Telescope?

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The Hubble Space Telescope is used to observe astronomical objects and phenomena in high detail across various wavelengths of light.