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SCA 5th Grade Science Quiz
Natural Cycles & Water Cycle
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Science
5th Grade
08/29/2013

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Sun
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_____ produces the energy to keep the biogeochemical cycle going.
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Atoms

Elements

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Definition
All matter (biotic or abiotic) is made by three things.
Term
biogeochemical
Definition
The cycling of chemical elements through living and non-living parts of an ecosystem.
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collection
Definition
The process by which percipitation is gathered into a body of water.
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condensation
Definition
The process of water vapor changing back into water.
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run-off
Definition
The percipitation that flows over the surface soil.
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atom
Definition
The basic building block of all matter.
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Element
Definition
Substance made of only one type of atom.
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Molecule
Definition
Two or more atoms joined together.
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Compound
Definition
Molecule that consists of 2 or more different elements.
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Photosynthesis
Definition
The process that allow green plants to make sugars from water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight and which releases oxygen in the atmosphere.
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cellulor respriation
Definition
The process in cells glucose are used to produce energy and carbon dioxide.
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fossil fuel
Definition
a source of energy formed from dead plants and animals.
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