STAAR REVIEW - SCIENCE

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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The Sun's energy heats water in rivers, lakes, and oceans, causing it to evaporate into the atmosphere.

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are traits or behaviors that help organisms survive in their environment.

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How do desert organisms survive harsh conditions?

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Over thousands of years, these organisms have developed adaptations to survive in arid climates.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is an action that an organism acquires through experience or observation.

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Give an example of a learned behavior in birds.

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Coming to a bird feeder each morning is a learned behavior.

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What is soil retention?

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Soil retention refers to the ability of soil to hold water.

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How can we test soil retention?

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By measuring the time it takes for water to drip through different types of soil.

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What happens to dead plants and animals in nature?

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They decompose and can become fossil fuels over time.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of dead plants and animals, used as energy sources.