TEXAS- 6th Grade Science Review

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What is the Antarctic Plate?

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The Antarctic Plate is a tectonic plate that covers Antarctica and extends outward under the surrounding oceans.

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What is the second most abundant element in Earth's crust?

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Silicon is the second most abundant element in Earth's crust, following oxygen.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What tool is used to measure mass?

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A balance is used to measure the mass of a substance or object.

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How does heat transfer when touching a hot stove?

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Heat transfers from the stove to your hand when you touch it.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A tectonic plate is a massive slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere and moves over the semi-fluid asthenosphere.

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What is the most abundant element in Earth's crust?

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Oxygen is the most abundant element in Earth's crust.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is the purpose of a graduated cylinder?

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A graduated cylinder is used to measure the volume of liquids accurately.