How Do Scientists Classify Animals? Scientists classify animals using physical traits, behaviors, and genetics in a process called taxonomy. Scientists look at traits like backbones, body coverings, reproduction methods, and diet. Vertebrates have backbones (like...

What Makes a Plant Vascular? Vascular plants have special tissues that help them grow tall and transport water and nutrients. Xylem carries water and minerals from the roots up to the leaves. Phloem carries sugar (food) made in the leaves to the rest of the plant....

What Are Non-Vascular Plants? Non-vascular plants are simple, ancient plants without the tubes that most plants use to transport water. No vascular tissues: They don’t have xylem or phloem to carry water and nutrients. No true roots, stems, or leaves — instead, they...

How Are Plants Classified? Scientists group plants based on their physical traits and evolution over time. Plant classification is part of taxonomy, the science of naming and organizing life. Main plant categories (from broad to specific):
 Kingdom → Division → Class...

The Inner Structure of a Leaf Leaves may look simple, but they’re packed with structures that help plants survive and thrive. Cuticle is a waxy outer layer that keeps the leaf from losing water. Epidermis protects the leaf and lets light in. Mesophyll (middle layer)...

What Is Friction? Friction is a contact force that resists motion when two surfaces rub against each other. Friction works in the opposite direction of motion. It depends on two main things: 🔹 The roughness of the surfaces 🔹 The force pressing them together There are...

What Are Waves? Waves are repeating patterns that transfer energy from one place to another, without carrying matter. A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter. Key Properties of Waves:
 🔹 Wavelength – the distance between two crests or...

What Is an Electric Circuit? An electric circuit is a complete path through which electric current flows. A circuit must form a closed loop for electricity to flow. Circuits have basic parts:
       🔹 Power source (like a battery)
       🔹 Wires to carry the current
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What Is Thermodynamics? Thermodynamics is the science that studies how heat and energy move and change in the universe. It explains how heat flows from warmer things to cooler ones. The First Law of Thermodynamics: Energy cannot be created or destroyed — only changed...

What’s in Your Cosmetics? Cosmetics are made from mixtures of chemicals that serve specific roles, and many come from nature or labs. Base ingredients include water, oils, waxes, and alcohols. These help spread and stick the product to your skin. Active ingredients,...