Science STAAR Review

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What is a topographic map?

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A topographic map is a detailed and accurate graphic representation of cultural and natural features on the ground, showing elevation changes through contour lines.

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How do convection currents in the mantle affect tectonic plates?

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Convection currents in the mantle create movement in the Earth's crust, causing tectonic plates to shift, collide, or separate.

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What is the definition of velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What season occurs in the southern hemisphere when it is summer in the northern hemisphere?

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Winter.

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How do you calculate acceleration?

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Acceleration is calculated by the formula: (final velocity - initial velocity) / time.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = distance / time.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.

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What is a contour line on a topographic map?

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A contour line connects points of equal elevation on a topographic map.