5th Grade Science

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What do plants need to make their own food?

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Plants need sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make their own food through the process of photosynthesis.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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Which material is a poor insulator of electricity?

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An eraser is a poor insulator of electricity compared to other materials like a penny or a nail.

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What is data in scientific experiments?

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Data is the information collected during an experiment that supports or refutes a hypothesis.

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How is a canyon formed?

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A canyon is formed by the erosion of rock by water, often through floods.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of those broken pieces to a new location.

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What is the process of deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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