Mid-Term Flashcardizz #1

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a type of tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What is a constant in an experiment?

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A constant is a factor that remains the same throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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What is the significance of similar DNA in evidence?

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Similar DNA among different species indicates a common ancestry and evolutionary relationships.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A mold fossil is an imprint left in a rock that shows the shape of an organism.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, leading to subduction or mountain formation.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A cast fossil is formed when minerals fill in a mold, creating a replica of the original organism.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is evidence of an organism's activity, such as footprints or burrows.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.