Physical Science

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What happens to ice when it melts?

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When ice melts, it changes from a solid state to a liquid state due to an increase in temperature.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

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What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid called?

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The process is called melting.

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What are the two main forms of energy produced by a campfire?

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The two main forms of energy are heat energy and light energy.

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What is the volume of an object?

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The volume of an object is the amount of space it occupies, often measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What happens to water when it evaporates?

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When water evaporates, it changes from a liquid state to a gas state.

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What is an example of an object that is not overcoming gravity?

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A ball that is dropped is not overcoming gravity.

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What is the purpose of a graduated cylinder?

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A graduated cylinder is used to measure the volume of liquids accurately.