5th Grade Science STAAR

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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, and precipitation.

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is the process of water turning into vapor and rising into the atmosphere.

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, typically measured over 30 years.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns and averages.

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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.

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What is a consumer in a food chain?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy, such as animals that eat plants or other animals.

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the energy of moving particles.

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Why are wooden spoons used for cooking?

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Wooden spoons are good insulators of thermal energy, meaning they do not conduct heat well, making them safe to handle.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the movement of photons.

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