Petroski - Mid Year Review

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What is temperature a measure of?

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Temperature is a measure of the kinetic energy of an object’s atoms or molecules.

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What type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates collide?

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Convergent boundary.

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How does igneous rock form?

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Igneous rock forms from the cooling of magma.

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How many different elements are in the chemical formula C6H12O6?

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There are 3 different elements: Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O).

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What type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates move apart?

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Divergent boundary.

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Define kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, including both kinetic and potential energy.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes.