2024 Semester Final

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. An example is touching a hot seat belt in a car.

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What is a natural satellite?

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A natural satellite is a celestial body that orbits a planet. The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth.

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What defines motion?

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A change in position is defined as motion.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.

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How can we represent the size of planets in a model?

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In a model of the solar system, larger objects like Jupiter can be represented by larger balls, such as a basketball, while smaller objects like the Moon can be represented by smaller balls, like a marble.

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What is the role of heat in conduction?

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Heat is transferred from a hotter object to a cooler object through direct contact in conduction.

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What are the characteristics of Earth?

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Earth is a rocky, spherical body that orbits the Sun and is considered a planet.

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What is an example of a compound?

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Water (H2O) is an example of a compound, made of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

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What is the significance of the Moon in relation to Earth?

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The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and influences tides and other natural phenomena.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, while velocity includes both speed and direction.