PMA-2 6th Grade Science

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What is the process called when plants release water vapor through their leaves?

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Transpiration

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What is the role of jet streams in weather patterns?

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They move weather from one area to another very quickly.

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Why is the ozone layer important for life on Earth?

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It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.

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What is conduction in terms of heat transfer?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Give an example of conduction.

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An ice cube melting in a person’s hand.

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What happens to the speed of a car when it is decreasing?

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The car is slowing down.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming liquid.

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What is respiration in plants?

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Respiration is the process by which plants convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide and water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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