Science Test Prep

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What is the safest material to use if engineering a house near a volcano?

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Stone is the safest material to use near a volcano because it can withstand high temperatures and is less likely to catch fire.

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What do we call an organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms?

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A consumer is an organism that gets its energy by eating other organisms.

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What is the food that plants make called?

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Plants make food called glucose through the process of photosynthesis.

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Where do hurricanes usually form?

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Hurricanes typically form near the Equator where warm ocean waters provide energy.

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What three things do plants need to grow?

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Plants need water, air, and sunlight to grow.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.

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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.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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