Scorpion Scientist

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What is a scorpion?

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A scorpion is an arachnid, similar to spiders, that has eight legs and a long tail with a stinger.

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How many legs do scorpions have?

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Scorpions have eight legs.

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What do scorpions use their stingers for?

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Scorpions use their stingers to defend themselves and to catch prey.

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What is the main difference between spiders and scorpions?

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The main difference is that scorpions have a long tail with a stinger, while spiders do not.

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What is an arachnid?

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An arachnid is a type of animal that has eight legs and no antennae, including spiders and scorpions.

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Why is it important to ask questions in science?

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Asking questions helps scientists investigate and learn more about the world.

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What does it mean to investigate a question?

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To investigate a question means to explore and find answers through observation and experiments.

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How many species of scorpions have scientists found?

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Scientists have found almost 2,000 species of scorpions.

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What is a compass rose?

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A compass rose is a figure on a map that shows directions (North, South, East, West).

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Why might scientists believe there are more species of scorpions to discover?

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Scientists believe there are more species to discover because many areas of the world are still unexplored.