STAAR Review 4.2EGH

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What is the purpose of the STAAR test?

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The STAAR test (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) measures students' knowledge and skills in core subjects to ensure they meet state educational standards.

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Define 'ecosystem'.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.

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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, starting from producers to consumers.

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Explain the water cycle.

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface, condenses in the atmosphere, and precipitates back to the surface as rain or snow.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas, each defined by the arrangement and movement of its particles.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and other necessities for survival.

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Define 'photosynthesis'.

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

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and serve as the base of the food chain.

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Explain the concept of 'renewable resources'.

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals (prey) for food.