Science CBA 4th Grade TX

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

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How does friction affect the movement of objects?

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Friction slows down or stops the movement of objects, depending on the surface they are on.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that pulls us toward the Earth.

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How does gravity affect objects on Earth?

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Gravity causes objects to fall to the ground when dropped.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron, and is produced by magnets.

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What tools can be used to measure distance in an experiment?

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Meter sticks and rulers are commonly used to measure distance.

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What is the purpose of using timing devices in experiments?

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Timing devices are used to measure how long it takes for an event to occur, such as how long a toy car takes to roll.

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What is the role of a hypothesis in a scientific investigation?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess about what will happen in an experiment, which can be tested.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a test conducted to investigate a scientific question or hypothesis.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a process that scientists use to conduct experiments and make discoveries, including steps like asking questions, forming hypotheses, and analyzing data.