#9/ Science

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is an action or response that an animal acquires through experience or observation, rather than being instinctual.

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What is an instinctive behavior?

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An instinctive behavior is a natural, unlearned response that an animal is born with, such as twitching its whiskers or walking on four legs.

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What happens to sugar when it is dissolved in water?

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The sugar completely dissolves in the solution, meaning it breaks down into smaller particles that mix evenly with the water.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where one substance (solute) is completely dissolved in another (solvent), such as sugar in water.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object, used to perform work.

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What are examples of mechanical energy?

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Examples include a moving car, a spinning wheel, and a swinging pendulum.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and collects to form droplets, leading to cloud formation.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is the role of energy in physical processes?

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Energy is required to change the state of matter, such as melting ice into water or boiling water into steam.