8th Grade Science Fall Final-B

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is continental drift?

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Continental drift is the theory that continents move across the Earth's surface over geological time.

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What is subduction?

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

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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 type of weather is characterized by gentle precipitation for days?

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This type of weather is often associated with warm fronts, where moist air rises gradually.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where soil exists but has been disturbed, such as after a forest fire.

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What is the basic unit of structure and function in all living things?

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The basic unit of structure and function in all living things is the cell.

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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 divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.