9 Weeks Science Review

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather describes short term weather, climate describes long term weather.

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What is the next step in the water cycle after evaporation and condensation?

Back

Water falling as precipitation back to the Earth.

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Why do waves form when a rock is dropped in water?

Back

The rock causes energy to be added to water, forming waves.

Front

Why are wires from Christmas lights covered in plastic?

Back

Plastic acts as an insulator to protect people from electric shock.

Front

What must be done for an electrical circuit to produce light?

Back

To close the switch.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process of water turning into vapor due to heat.

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What is condensation?

Back

The process of water vapor cooling and turning back into liquid.

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What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth, such as rain or snow.

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What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is an electrical circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electricity to flow and power devices.