5th Grade Science Benchmark

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What is force?

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Force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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The greater the force applied to an object, the greater the change in motion.

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What happens to a lightbulb when a switch is open?

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The lightbulb does not glow because the circuit is incomplete.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, indicating how much matter is packed into a given space.

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What is the principle of refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, causing objects to appear displaced.

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What is the effect of temperature on solubility?

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Generally, as temperature increases, the solubility of solids in liquids increases.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Dissolving sugar in water is a physical change because the sugar can be recovered.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood is a chemical change because it produces new substances.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid, determined by the object's density compared to the fluid.