Science Mid Term

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down by physical forces such as wind or water?

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Physical weathering

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What is the hydrosphere?

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It includes all the water on Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What method of heat transfer involves the movement of fluids such as air or water?

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Convection

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What stage of the water cycle involves water soaking into the ground?

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Infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Provide an example of a natural disaster and explain its impact on the environment.

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Earthquake; it can cause buildings to collapse.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Define chemical weathering.

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, often involving water and substances in the environment.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is the water cycle?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the role of the atmosphere in Earth's system?

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It provides the air we breathe and protects us from harmful solar radiation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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