NSCAS Science Review

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What is a nonliving part of the environment?

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Nonliving parts of the environment include elements like sunlight, water, air, rocks, and soil that do not have life.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object. Examples include a moving car or a falling tree limb.

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

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They can either attract or repel each other depending on their poles. Like poles repel, while opposite poles attract.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume, such as a rock or a cube.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep valley with steep walls, often formed by erosion from running water.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, including mechanical, thermal, and chemical energy.

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What is the role of sunlight in plant growth?

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Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy to grow.

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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 the difference between a liquid and a solid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, while a solid has both a definite shape and volume.

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What is an example of an interaction between living and nonliving things?

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A bird drinking water from a puddle is an example of a living thing interacting with a nonliving part of its environment.