Science NWEA Review

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What is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that helps them make food through photosynthesis.

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How do some plants survive without chlorophyll?

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Some plants, like the Indian pipe plant, steal nutrients from nearby trees instead of using sunlight to make their own food.

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What is the climate of a tropical rainforest?

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The climate of a tropical rainforest is warm with high amounts of rain.

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What force is needed to move a ball that is still?

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You need to kick the ball with a greater force than what is holding it still.

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What happens when you mix an acid and a base?

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Mixing an acid and a base, like vinegar and baking soda, causes a chemical reaction that produces gas and bubbles.

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What can happen if trees are cut down near a river?

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Cutting down trees can lead to flooding from the river during heavy rains.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.

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What role do trees play in preventing flooding?

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Trees help absorb rainwater and reduce runoff, which can prevent flooding.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into food.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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