6th Grade Science Pre Assessment

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What is the definition of 'climate'?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.

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What does a meteorologist predict?

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A meteorologist predicts the weather, which refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

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An example of a decomposer is a fungus.

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What are abiotic factors in the environment?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of the environment, such as temperature, light, air, water, and soil.

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What determines the layers of the atmosphere?

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The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in temperature.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is the significance of temperature in the atmosphere?

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Temperature affects weather patterns and the classification of atmospheric layers.