Science Flashcard

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What is genetic biodiversity?

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Genetic biodiversity refers to the variety of genetic information within a species, exemplified by different traits such as skin color.

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What is a scientific model?

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A scientific model is a representation of a real event or object used to explain and predict phenomena.

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What is the boiling point of a liquid?

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The boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid changes rapidly into a gas.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process where substances transform into different substances, such as during digestion.

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What is a scientific law?

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A scientific law is a description of a natural event that consistently occurs under specific conditions.

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What is an example of physical change?

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An example of physical change is the melting of ice into water.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a scientific law?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a scientific law describes a consistent natural phenomenon.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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A scientific theory explains why phenomena occur, while a scientific law describes what happens.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.