MCAS Review 2024

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What happens to the temperature of a liquid when thermal energy is removed?

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The temperature of the liquid decreases.

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Why does snow fall over Lake Ontario after a cold air mass passes over it?

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Snow falls from clouds that form when rising water vapor from the lake is cooled by the air mass and condenses.

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What geological activity can lead to areas of Earth being concentrated with minerals?

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Some areas of Earth have past or current volcanic activity.

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How do air and soil temperatures change after sunset?

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The air temperature decreases more quickly than the soil temperature.

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How long does Earth take to complete its orbit around the Sun?

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One year.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.

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What is the role of air masses in weather changes?

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Air masses can bring changes in temperature and precipitation when they move over different areas.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is volcanic activity?

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Volcanic activity refers to the processes and phenomena associated with the eruption of magma from beneath the Earth's crust.