Flashcardizz: 6th Grade CAST Review

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This muscle tissue is only found in the heart.

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Cardiac muscle is a type of involuntary muscle found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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A feature of an organism, such as eye color.

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism, which can be inherited or acquired.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids or gases) caused by the movement of the fluid itself.

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What would you expect from a Maritime Tropical air mass?

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A Maritime Tropical air mass is characterized by moist, warm air, typically bringing humid weather.

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What happens when humans cut down forests to build shopping malls?

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Habitat is altered, plants and animals are destroyed, and pollution increases due to deforestation.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus is the control center of a cell, containing DNA and regulating gene expression.

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Define 'trait' in biological terms.

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A trait is a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person or organism.

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What is the difference between skeletal and smooth muscle?

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Skeletal muscle is voluntary and striated, while smooth muscle is involuntary and non-striated.

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What is an example of a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, such as a forest, desert, or ocean.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in plants?

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