Thanksgiving Science

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What are oven mitts used for?

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Oven mitts are used to protect hands from heat when handling hot objects, as they are insulators.

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What is a female turkey called?

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A female turkey is called a hen.

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What biome is characterized by hot, dry climate and organisms like cacti and rattlesnakes?

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The biome is called a desert.

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What is a salad an example of?

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A salad is an example of a mixture.

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What type of change occurs when vegetables are chopped?

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Chopping vegetables is a physical change.

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What type of change occurs when vegetables are eaten?

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Eating vegetables is a chemical change.

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What is the definition of an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well.

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What is the definition of a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What are some examples of physical changes?

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Examples of physical changes include chopping, melting, and freezing.