Scientific/Historical/Technical Texts

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What is a scientific text?

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A scientific text explains natural phenomena, experiments, or scientific concepts. Example: An article about how plants grow.

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What is a historical text?

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A historical text tells about past events, people, or cultures. Example: A biography of a famous person.

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What is a technical text?

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A technical text provides instructions or information about how to do something. Example: A manual for assembling furniture.

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What does the Dewey Decimal System do?

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It organizes library books by subject to make them easier to find.

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What is airplane turbulence?

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Airplane turbulence is the bumpy movement of an airplane caused by changes in air flow.

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What causes a volcano to erupt?

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A volcano erupts when pressure from molten rock inside the Earth builds up and breaks through the surface.

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Who invented popsicles?

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Frank Epperson accidentally invented popsicles in 1905 when he left a mixture of soda and water outside in the cold.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming is the increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities, like burning fossil fuels.

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What is an example of a scientific question?

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How do plants use sunlight to grow?

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What is an example of a historical question?

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What were the causes of World War II?