8th Grade Science Fall CBA Review

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What are the locations where volcanoes can be found?

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Volcanoes can be found on land, under water, on islands, and in various geological settings.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice?

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Winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice.

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What geological event is likely to occur at tectonic plate boundaries?

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Earthquakes are likely to occur at tectonic plate boundaries due to the movement of the plates.

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What does Newton's 1st Law state?

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Newton's 1st Law states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is the role of tectonic plates in earthquakes?

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Tectonic plates move and interact at their boundaries, causing stress that can lead to earthquakes.

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What is the definition of a natural disaster?

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A natural disaster is a catastrophic event that occurs due to natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods.