GMAS Science Review

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What is a reptile?

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A reptile is a type of vertebrate, which means it has a backbone.

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What is an example of instinct in animals?

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A baby turtle following the moon back to the ocean is an example of instinct.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water changes from a liquid to a gas, which is a physical change.

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What do we call animals without a backbone?

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Animals without a backbone are called invertebrates.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a vertebrate?

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A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a behavior that an animal acquires through experience.

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic passed from parents to offspring.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.