SCIENCE STAAR REVIEW

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment and soil from one place to another.

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What tool is used to measure mass?

Back

Triple beam balance.

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What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's climate system?

Back

The Sun.

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Which statement is NOT true about fossil fuels?

Back

Fossil fuels are formed in a short time.

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What process formed the Grand Canyon?

Back

Erosion and weathering over millions of years.

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What is weathering?

Back

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What are renewable resources?

Back

Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

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What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is a habitat?

Back

The natural environment where an organism lives.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.