The Boy Who Drew Birds

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What is the study of the cosmos?

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Cosmology

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What word in the following sentence contains a Greek suffix? Carver grew up to become a famous chemist.

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Chemist

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In the story, what kind of birds did John James Audubon study?

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Pewees

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Why did John James tie bands around the birds?

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To see if the same ones returned in the spring.

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What does the word theory mean?

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An opinion based on some evidence.

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Who was John James Audubon?

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A naturalist and painter known for studying and documenting birds.

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What is the purpose of banding birds?

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To track their movements and study their behavior.

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What is a naturalist?

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A person who studies plants and animals in their natural environment.

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What is the significance of Audubon's work?

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He helped raise awareness about bird species and conservation.

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What is the difference between a fact and a theory?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while a theory is an explanation based on evidence.