Science STAAR

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy that comes from the movement of atoms and molecules in a substance.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well. It helps to keep heat from passing through it.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat or electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is reflection of light?

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Reflection of light is when light bounces off a surface, such as a mirror.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a system of interconnected food chains that shows how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What is energy flow in a food web?

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Energy flow in a food web refers to the transfer of energy from one organism to another as they consume each other.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a type of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the movement of photons.