3rd Grade TCAP Science Review

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

Back

North and South poles.

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What happens when two magnets with the same poles are brought close together?

Back

They repel each other.

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What happens when two magnets with opposite poles are brought close together?

Back

They attract each other.

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What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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What is a catch limit in fishing?

Back

A regulation that tells people how many fish they can keep each day.

Front

Why are catch limits important for fish populations?

Back

They ensure that there will be a steady food source in the future.

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What is a solid?

Back

A state of matter that keeps its own shape.

Front

What is an example of a property of solids?

Back

Solids have a definite shape and volume.

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What is the role of magnets in attracting or repelling each other?

Back

Magnets attract when opposite poles are near and repel when like poles are near.

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What is biodiversity?

Back

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.