3rd Grade TCAP Science Review (2020-2021)

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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What are structural adaptations?

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Structural adaptations are physical features of an organism that help it survive, such as the shape of a beak or the color of fur.

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What is the function of roots in plants?

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Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil and anchor the plant in place.

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How do seeds help plants reproduce?

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Seeds contain the genetic material needed to grow new plants, allowing the species to continue.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment, which can harm living organisms.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the importance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity helps ecosystems remain stable and resilient, providing various resources and services.