SC Ready 4th Grade Science Review

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What is light?

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Light is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What does it mean for an object to be transparent?

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An object is transparent if it allows light to pass through it without scattering.

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What does it mean for an object to be opaque?

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An object is opaque if it does not allow light to pass through it.

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What is an inherited characteristic?

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An inherited characteristic is a trait that is passed down from parents to offspring, such as fur color.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent optical element that refracts light, separating it into its component colors.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, such as from air to water.

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What is an example of a tool that changes the direction of light?

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A mirror is a tool that changes the direction of light.

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What is the color of light made up of?

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White light is made up of different colors, which can be seen when light passes through a prism.