J&J Form A #1-10

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What is a control group in an experiment?

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A control group is a standard of comparison for checking the results of an experiment. It does not receive the experimental treatment.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow, and then transported and deposited in other locations.

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What is the Earth's rotation?

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The Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours and causes day and night.

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What is the Earth's revolution?

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The Earth's revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days and causes the seasons.

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What is a Venn diagram?

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A Venn diagram is a visual tool used to compare and contrast two or more items, showing their similarities and differences.

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What are asteroids?

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Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What are comets?

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Comets are icy bodies that release gas or dust, forming a glowing coma and sometimes a tail when they come close to the Sun.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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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.