Science Review

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What is the evaporation of water from plant leaves?

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Transpiration is the process where water is absorbed by plant roots, moves through plants, and is released as vapor through pores in leaves.

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What force causes an object in motion to slow down?

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Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object, causing it to slow down.

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What is a terrestrial ecosystem?

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A terrestrial ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment on land.

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What is it called when water changes from a gas into a liquid?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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How many bones are there in an adult human?

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An adult human has 206 bones.

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What is the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas called?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

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The Sun is the main source of energy for the Earth, providing light and heat.

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What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?

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Gravity is the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth.

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What is the term for a change in an organism's environment that causes a response?

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A stimulus is any change in the environment that causes an organism to react.