TCAP Review #1- 5th Grade

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water, and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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Define habitat.

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all living and non-living factors that affect it.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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Explain the concept of gravity.

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, with the strength of the force depending on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem, starting from producers to various levels of consumers.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time (like solar energy), while non-renewable resources exist in finite amounts and cannot be replaced once used (like fossil fuels).

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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What is a solid, liquid, and gas?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, and a gas has neither a definite shape nor volume.

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Explain the concept of a balanced ecosystem.

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A balanced ecosystem is one where the populations of organisms are stable and in equilibrium, allowing for the sustainable interaction of species and their environment.