PMA Q3- but no NOS and no Classification

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, allowing plants to use sunlight to make food.

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What is the difference between physical weathering and chemical weathering?

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Physical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition, while chemical weathering alters the minerals in the rocks.

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What is transpiration in plants?

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Transpiration is the process where water evaporates from the leaves of plants, helping to draw more water up from the roots.

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What causes land breezes?

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Land breezes occur when there is high pressure over the land and low pressure over the ocean, causing wind to blow from the land to the water.

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How is a delta formed?

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A delta is formed by the deposition of sediment carried by a river as it flows into a larger body of water.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock, soil, and organic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the ecosystem?

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Photosynthesis converts solar energy into chemical energy, providing food for plants and oxygen for other living organisms.

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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 difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.