Science tcap prep

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. It typically involves making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables. It is an educated guess that can be tested through experimentation.

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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. Solids have a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, and gases have neither a definite shape nor volume.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment. It includes all the plants, animals, and microorganisms in a specific area, along with the non-living components like air, water, and soil.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll. It converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem. It starts with producers (like plants) and moves up to various levels of consumers.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies toward each other. It is what keeps us on the ground and causes objects to fall when dropped.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all living and non-living factors that affect it.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again. It includes processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.