7th grade FSSA questions

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light. It does not require a medium to travel through.

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Why is replication important in scientific research?

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Replication is important to confirm that results are valid and not due to errors, ensuring reliability in scientific findings.

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What is genetic variation?

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Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA among individuals within a species, which can affect their ability to adapt to environmental changes.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients are transferred.

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as potential energy converting to kinetic energy.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, where heat moves from the hotter object to the cooler one.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases), where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink.

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What is the role of competition in ecosystems?

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Competition occurs when organisms vie for the same resources, which can influence population dynamics and species survival.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in an ecosystem, which contributes to resilience and stability, allowing ecosystems to adapt to changes.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic factors.