Science Flashcard Bowl 1

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is infiltration in the context of water cycle?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, causing objects to fall towards the Earth.

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What are producers in a food chain?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for consumers.

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What are consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.

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What is the role of the sun in a food chain?

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The sun provides the energy that fuels the entire food chain, as plants use sunlight to produce food.

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Why does the sun appear brighter than other stars?

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The sun appears brighter than other stars because it is much closer to Earth than any other star.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.