December review #4

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that gets its energy by eating other organisms, such as plants or animals.

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What is the role of a snake in the food chain?

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A snake is a consumer that gets its energy by eating other animals, such as mice.

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Why is it important to repeat an experiment multiple times?

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Repeating an experiment helps to ensure that the results are reliable and not due to chance.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What do plants release from their leaves?

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Plants release water vapor through a process called transpiration.

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Which part of the human body releases water?

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The skin releases water through sweat.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation based on a body of evidence.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis.

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What is the importance of measuring variables in an experiment?

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Measuring variables helps to determine the relationship between different factors and the outcome of the experiment.