Life Science Review

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What is a guinea pig?

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A small domesticated rodent often kept as a pet.

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What is evidence in science?

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Information or data that supports a conclusion or statement.

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What is the role of observation in science?

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To gather information about the world through the senses.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the scientific method?

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A process for experimentation that includes observation, hypothesis, testing, and conclusion.

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What do plants need to grow?

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Water, sunlight, nutrients, and air.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the role of roots in plants?

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To take in water and nutrients from the soil.

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What is the role of leaves in plants?

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To take in energy from the Sun and perform photosynthesis.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change and affect the outcome of an experiment.