Earth Science Test (Part 1)

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What role do decomposers play in a food chain?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil, and they can fit in any part of the food chain when there's waste.

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Why does the Sun appear so big and bright to us?

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The Sun seems big and bright because it is much closer to Earth compared to other stars.

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What spheres interact in the water cycle?

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All spheres (hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere) interact in the water cycle.

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What causes the sun, moon, and constellations to appear to move across the sky?

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They appear to move because Earth rotates on its axis.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a model that shows the passing of energy from the sun to plants (producers) to consumers and other consumers.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for weather and climate.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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