Middle school midterm

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What is evolution by natural selection?

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A process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What did Darwin observe on the H.M.S Beagle?

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Darwin observed many species of plants and animals, which helped him formulate his concept of evolution.

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Why do light mice reproduce more successfully than dark mice?

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Light mice are less visible to hawks, allowing them to survive and reproduce more.

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What are the forms of precipitation?

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Snow, sleet, hail, and rain.

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How is a mixture different from a compound?

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A mixture is a combination of substances that can be separated, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded.

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What is filtration?

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A process used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.

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What is the role of hawks in the mouse population dynamics?

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Hawks prey on mice, influencing the population of light and dark mice based on visibility.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, often forming clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.

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