6th Test 2024 Nature of Science

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What is deforestation?

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The process of cutting down trees in a forest or wooded area.

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What is an environmental impact of deforestation?

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Increased erosion.

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How do plate tectonics affect land formations?

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They cause the formation of mountains and rifts slowly at about a rate of 1 centimeter per year.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which weathered sediment is moved to a new location by wind, water, animals, and gravity.

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What can prevent erosion on a river bank?

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New plants growing, causing their roots to spread throughout the soil.

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What is a scientific law?

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A statement that describes a consistent relationship observed in nature, such as the law of gravity.

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What is the manipulated (independent) variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is the role of temperature in honey production in beehives?

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Temperature affects the amount of honey produced by the bees.

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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A scientific theory explains why something happens, while a scientific law describes what happens.