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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the process of energy moving from one place to another or from one form to another. Examples include electricity charging a device, gas fueling a car, and heat cooking food.

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What is an example of energy transfer?

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All of the above: electricity charging an iPad, gas fueling a car, and a grill cooking steaks.

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What is the evidence of energy transfer in a system?

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The ball rolls down the ramp, showing that energy is being transferred from the ramp to the ball.

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Which earth material is used to make electrical wires?

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Copper is the earth material used to make electrical wires for buildings.

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What is the main source of energy for plants?

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The Sun is the main source of energy for plants, as they use sunlight to perform photosynthesis.

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What is deposition in geology?

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Deposition is the process by which materials are added to a landform or land mass, such as when a delta forms at the mouth of a river.

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What is an example of deposition?

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A delta forms at the mouth of a river.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to create their own food and release oxygen.

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What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides energy that causes water to evaporate from the surface of the Earth, leading to the water cycle.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?

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Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, like solar or wind energy, while non-renewable energy comes from sources that can run out, like coal or oil.