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1. What is the name of the gas plants release during photosynthesis?

💡 Plants release oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis, which is why they are vital for life on Earth.

2. What do we call animals that eat only plants?

💡 Herbivores are animals that only eat plants. Examples include cows, rabbits, and elephants.

3. How many colors are in a rainbow?

💡 A rainbow has 7 colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet (ROYGBIV).

4. What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

💡 Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.

5. Which vitamin does sunlight help our body produce?

💡 Sunlight helps the skin produce Vitamin D, which is essential for strong bones and immune function.

6. Which part of the plant absorbs water from the soil?

💡 Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

7. What is the name of the force that slows down moving objects?

💡 Friction is a force that opposes motion when two surfaces are in contact with each other.

8. What do we call animals that eat both plants and meat?

💡 Omnivores eat both plants and animals. Humans, bears, and pigs are examples of omnivores.

9. What is the freezing point of water?

💡 Water freezes at 0°C (32°F) at standard atmospheric pressure.

10. What do we call the study of living organisms?

💡 Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms, including their structure and function.

11. What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

💡 The crust is the thin outermost layer of the Earth where we live. It is about 5-70 km thick.

12. What is the unit used to measure temperature?

💡 Temperature is measured in degrees — either Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), or Kelvin (K).

13. What do we call the change from liquid water to water vapor?

💡 Evaporation is when liquid water gains enough heat energy to turn into water vapor (gas).

14. What do we call the building blocks of all living things?

💡 Cells are the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.

15. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

💡 Mars appears red due to iron oxide (rust) covering its surface.

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