EOY Science Benchmark

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to allow the flow of electric current or heat through it.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while refraction is when light bends as it passes through different materials.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat or electricity well, helping to keep heat in or out.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces like water, wind, or ice carry away bits of broken-up rock.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit where the current flows through each component one after another.

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What happens to bulbs in a series circuit if one bulb goes out?

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If one bulb goes out in a series circuit, all the bulbs will go out because the circuit is broken.

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What is the Earth's rotation?

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The Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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What is the Earth's revolution?

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The Earth's revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things, often carried by water or wind.