California Science Test

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What type of rock is formed from cooling lava?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of lava or magma.

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What is the term for the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the boiling point of water at sea level in degrees Celsius?

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The boiling point of water at sea level is 100 degrees Celsius.

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Fungi are decomposers. True or False?

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True. Fungi play a crucial role in breaking down dead organic matter.

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What is the primary gas found in Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen is the primary gas in Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78%.

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What type of rock is formed from the compression of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the compression and cementation of sediments.

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What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is the term for the study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment?

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Biology is the study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

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The Sun is the main source of energy for the Earth.

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What is the term for a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area?

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A population is a group of organisms of the same species living in a specific area.