7th Grade Semester Review

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight warming rocks.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, often occurring at oceanic plate boundaries.

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A transform plate boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled by an object in a certain amount of time.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) due to differences in temperature.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, often leading to mountain formation or subduction.

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What is the definition of a tectonic plate?

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A tectonic plate is a large, rigid piece of the Earth's lithosphere that moves and interacts with other plates.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.