18 week Science CBA Review

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What occurs at transform boundaries?

Back

At transform boundaries, two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What type of energy does a battery represent?

Back

A battery is an example of chemical energy.

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What category does our Sun belong to?

Back

The Sun belongs to the Main Sequence category of stars.

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What is the primary cause of earthquakes in the Ring of Fire?

Back

The primary cause of earthquakes in the Ring of Fire is the movements of tectonic plates.

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Why does the Moon orbit around the Earth?

Back

The Moon orbits around the Earth because the Earth has more mass than the Moon.

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What are tectonic plates?

Back

Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What is the difference between chemical and electrical energy?

Back

Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, while electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons.

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What is the significance of the Main Sequence in stellar evolution?

Back

The Main Sequence is the longest phase in a star's life cycle where it fuses hydrogen into helium.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

Back

The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two masses, which keeps celestial bodies in orbit.