6th grade Quarter 3 CSA Review

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, affecting air, water, and land.

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Where can pollution be found?

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Pollution can be found in the air, on the land, in the water, and is often referred to as being present in all of these areas.

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What is the reason large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature?

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Water has a high heat capacity, which means it can absorb a lot of heat without a significant change in temperature.

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What is an abiotic factor that limits aquatic life?

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The temperature of the water is an abiotic factor that can limit the number of aquatic life in a body of water.

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What energy source do solar panels use?

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Solar panels get their energy from the Sun.

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What is the metric unit for measuring mass?

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The metric unit for measuring mass is the gram.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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Examples of abiotic factors include temperature, sunlight, water, and soil.

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What is heat capacity?

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Heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to change the temperature of a substance.

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What is the role of producers in an aquatic ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants and algae, create energy through photosynthesis and are the foundation of the food web.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.