4th Grade Science Showdown! ACAP Review

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a ball at the top of a ramp has potential energy because of its height.

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Where on a ramp does a ball have the most potential energy?

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At the top of the ramp.

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What is a fossil?

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Fossils are what is left of living things from the past.

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What type of energy comes from electrical currents?

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Electrical energy.

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Which material is the best conductor of electricity?

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Copper wire.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the power of the sun that can be converted into heat or electricity.

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is an example of renewable energy?

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Solar energy is an example of renewable energy.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, which is a key part of the water cycle.

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