Science TCAP Basic Review 6th Grade 2020

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself. It occurs when two objects at different temperatures are in direct contact.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by the movement of the fluid itself. Warm fluid rises while cooler fluid sinks, creating a circulation pattern.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves. It does not require a medium to travel through, allowing heat to be transferred through space.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front is a weather front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground.

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What is the force of gravity?

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The force of gravity is the attraction between two masses. It pulls objects toward each other, causing precipitation to fall back to Earth.

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are non-native organisms that spread rapidly in a new environment, often causing harm to native species and ecosystems.

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What happens when two air masses meet?

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When two air masses meet, the weather changes, and precipitation usually occurs due to the interaction of different temperature and humidity levels.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes the warm air upward, often leading to storms.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, typically bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.