4th Grade Science

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What is a tectonic plate boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary is where two tectonic plates meet. There are three main types: convergent, divergent, and transform.

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What is the name of the Earth's outermost layer?

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The crust.

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What type of rock is known for containing fossils?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What happens when you put a metal fork into an outlet?

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Electricity can flow through the fork because metal conducts electricity.

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What type of energy does a lightbulb use when it turns on?

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Electrical energy, heat energy, and light energy.

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What are the three types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the process of rocks breaking down called?

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Weathering.

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What is the center of the Earth called?

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The core.

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What is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the core?

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The mantle.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from the past.