Earth Space Science Review

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through space in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light and heat. An example is feeling warmth from a lamp.

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What is the state of the Earth's inner core?

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The Earth's inner core is solid.

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What causes spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned, typically during the new or full moon.

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What type of plate boundary is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?

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The newest fossils are found in the uppermost rock layer, often labeled as layer F.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) caused by the movement of the fluid itself.

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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 are neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the moon is in its first or third quarter phases, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move toward each other, often causing one plate to be forced below the other.

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.