1st Semester Exam Review

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What is the term for water molecules sticking together with other water molecules?

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Cohesion

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a body of water that is found underground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What does the water cycle make it do?

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Rain rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What invasive species is known as Giant cane?

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Arundo donax.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What type of climate does most of Texas have?

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Modified Marine Climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is surface tension?

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Surface tension is the cohesive force between liquid molecules at the surface, causing it to behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

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What is adhesion in the context of water?

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Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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What is the process of evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from liquid to gas, usually due to heat.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor through their leaves.

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What is the significance of the water cycle?

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The water cycle is crucial for maintaining ecosystems, regulating climate, and providing fresh water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4