4th Grade TCAP Science Review part 1

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What do plants need to grow?

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Plants need sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil to grow.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a system of interconnected food chains showing how energy and nutrients flow between organisms in an ecosystem.

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Which organisms get energy from crickets in a marsh ecosystem?

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Shrews and frogs get energy from crickets.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state, such as a ball held at a height.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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How do gray wolves adapt to changing temperatures?

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Gray wolves develop a heavy coat in the fall and shed it in the spring to adapt to changing temperatures.

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What happens when you strike a xylophone bar?

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Striking a xylophone bar creates sound waves that can be recorded as wave images.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a linear path of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected paths.