LS PMA review 2

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself, typically occurring in solids.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light or infrared radiation, without needing a medium.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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The four main spheres of Earth are the geosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and biosphere (living things).

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for weather and life.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What happens to air at the poles?

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Air at the poles is colder and denser, causing it to sink.