Practice Test SCIENCE Midterm SAE Test

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What is observation in science?

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Observation is the process of gathering information through the senses, such as seeing, hearing, or touching.

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What is the main direction of heat flow when grabbing a hot pan?

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The main direction of heat flow is from the pan to the person (Pan -> Me).

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What type of light do prisms refract to create a rainbow?

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Prisms refract white light to create the colors of the rainbow.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.

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What happens to light when it passes through a lens?

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Light is refracted when it passes through a lens.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other.

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What is heat transfer?

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Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.