science SOL review

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What is the starting organism in a food chain?

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A plant is the starting organism in a food chain.

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Which statement is NOT about climate?

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There are sunny skies at noon in Marion, VA on March 5th.

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What do we call a material that lets only some light through?

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Translucent.

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What defines a mixture?

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A mixture is defined by the fact that the individual components retain their original properties.

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What type of energy do plants use for photosynthesis?

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Plants use radiant energy for photosynthesis.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is the difference between a consumer and a producer?

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A producer makes its own food (like plants), while a consumer eats other organisms.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer breaks down dead organisms and recycles nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.