SCIENCE Checkpoint 2 Review

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What is the city with the lowest average air temperature?

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Bismark has the lowest average air temperature.

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What is a key part of the soil formation process?

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An organism decaying is a key part of the soil formation process.

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How do oceans change rocks into sand?

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The force of the waves breaks down rocks over a long time, and the small rocks help form sand.

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Why are sheep considered an important natural resource?

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Sheep are important because their wool is used to make clothing.

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What does higher wind speeds do to air temperature?

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Higher wind speeds cool the air temperature.

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What is soil made of?

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Soil is made of minerals, organic matter, water, and air.

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What is the process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces called?

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The process is called weathering.

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What is the role of plants in soil formation?

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Plants help break down rocks and add organic matter to the soil.

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What is the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.