KSA Science Wilson

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What are rocks that form directly from cooled lava or magma called?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What happens to temperature and pressure as you go deeper into the Earth?

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Both temperature and pressure increase as you go deeper into the Earth.

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What term is used for organisms that harness the sun’s energy directly?

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Producers are organisms that can make their own food using sunlight, such as plants.

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What are the two main sources of water used for everyday human needs?

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Surface water and groundwater are the two main sources of water for human use.

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What is a possible consequence of pumping large amounts of water from an aquifer?

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The aquifer cannot be recharged fast enough, leading to depletion.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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What is the process called when rocks change form due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphism is the process that changes rocks into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in aquifers and is a major source of drinking water.