Fall Final Exam NGSS Chemistry

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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, typically from a hotter object to a cooler one.

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What happens when you touch a hot stove?

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Heat transfers from the stove to your hand, causing a sensation of heat and potentially a burn.

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What is subduction in geology?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.

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What are the two types of Earth's crust?

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The two types of Earth's crust are Oceanic Crust and Continental Crust.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is also known as heat energy.

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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The outermost layer of the Earth is called the Crust.

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What is the difference between Oceanic and Continental Crust?

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Oceanic Crust is thinner and denser, primarily composed of basalt, while Continental Crust is thicker and less dense, primarily composed of granite.

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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) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is the role of the mantle in Earth's structure?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly, allowing tectonic plates to move.

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What is the core of the Earth?

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The core is the innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel, and is divided into a solid inner core and a liquid outer core.