HCS SOL Review Assessment (Post Test)

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What is work in physics?

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Work is done when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force.

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Can you give an example of work being done?

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Pushing a box across the floor is an example of work being done.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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How can energy be transferred?

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Energy can be moved from one place to another, such as sound energy traveling through the air.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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Turning on a stove transforms electrical energy into thermal energy.

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What does it mean to conserve energy?

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To conserve energy means to use less energy and save it for future use.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of broken rock and soil from one location to another.

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How do weathering and erosion differ?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces to new locations.

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What is an example of conserving energy at home?

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Turning off lights when not in use is an example of conserving energy.