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Convection
The measurement of mass given the volume. This also determines whether it will sink or float.
Density
A thick layer beneath the crust; solid rock that flows slowly
Mantle
When one plate sinks beneath another plate
Subduction
A stationary place where magma rises from deep in the mantle, forming volcanoes.
Hotspot
When two plates collide, this is called a __________ boundary.
Convergent
The measurement of an earthquake's intensity
Magnitude
A surface feature caused by rising magma
Volcano
When two plates separate, this is called a __________ boundary.
The process that turns water vapor into rain, snow, or sleet.
Precipitation
A giant sea wave caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
Tsunami
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY ( 4 Point Bonus ) - A large theater or stadium used by the Romans.
Colosseum
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY ( 4 Point Bonus ) - The process that turns a caterpillar into a butterfly
Metamorphosis
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY ( 4 Point Bonus ) - Another word for feeling sick
Nauseous
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY ( 4 Point Bonus ) - A large smoked, seasoned sausage made of various beef and pork. It is usually sliced when served.
Bologna
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY ( 4 Point Bonus ) - This word describes all animal that lacks a backbone
Invertebrate
The powerhouse of the cell
Mitochondria
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY ( 4 Point Bonus ) -The type of foil used to store food
Aluminum / Aluminium
The state of being alone. 8 letter word and starts with an "S".
Solitude
The study of the mind
Psychology
It explains the shape of a planet's orbit
Eccentricity
The process that creates energy inside a star.
It is one word.
Nucleosynthesis
The point closest to the Sun
Perihelion
The point farthest from the Sun
Aphelion
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY ( 4 Point Bonus ) - the process where cells convert food (like glucose) and oxygen into usable energy, ATP, for the body.
Cellular Respiration