Earth/Space Science EOT Review S1

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What is albedo?

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Albedo is the measure of how much light that hits a surface is reflected without being absorbed. It is expressed as a percentage.

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What color would you paint something to lower its albedo?

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Black, as it absorbs more light and reflects less.

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What are the characteristics of a reliable source?

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A reliable source is current (within the past 5 years), authored by a professional in the field, and written professionally.

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What is a dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is transpiration in plants?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plant roots, moves through plants, and is released as vapor through pores in leaves.

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How can washing clothes impact water usage?

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Using a washing machine can consume a lot of water; washing only large, full loads can help reduce water usage.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis to produce glucose and oxygen.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid water turning into vapor, while transpiration specifically refers to water vapor released from plant leaves.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds or dew.