Earth Science

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What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

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Divergent boundary

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates collide?

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Convergent boundary

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other?

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Transform boundary

Front

What is a feedback loop that amplifies changes in a system?

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Positive feedback loop

Front

What is a feedback loop that counteracts changes in a system?

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Negative feedback loop

Front

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis

Front

What gas do animals exhale as a byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the term for the initial factor that causes a response in a system?

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Stimulus

Front

What is the term for the outcome or effect of a stimulus?

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Response

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What is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment?

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Homeostasis