5th Grade Florida Science SSA

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What is the definition of precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What type of precipitation is formed when water vapor freezes in the atmosphere?

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Snow is formed when water vapor freezes into ice crystals in the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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Comets are made mostly of ice and dust, while asteroids are made mostly of rock and metal.

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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, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

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What is hail?

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Hail is a type of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice, formed in strong thunderstorms.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What is an 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 are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the function of roots in plants?

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Roots anchor the plant in the soil and absorb water and nutrients from the ground.