6th Grade Science Review Part 1

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What are the two major factors that classify climates?

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Precipitation and temperature.

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What is the process called when other chemicals combine with oxygen, causing chemical weathering?

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Oxidation.

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Which gas is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen.

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What branch of science must electricians be knowledgeable about to ensure safety in buildings?

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Physical science.

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What is a good model of Earth?

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A globe.

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What is the definition of climate?

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The long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.

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What is oxidation in the context of chemical weathering?

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A chemical reaction where oxygen combines with other substances, leading to the breakdown of rocks.

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Name a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the role of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

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They absorb heat and radiate some energy back to Earth, helping to maintain the planet's temperature.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of those conditions over a long period.

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