5th Grade End of Semester 1 Review!

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What is a map key?

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A map key, also known as a legend, explains the symbols used on a map.

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What was the main job of a scribe in ancient civilizations?

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The main job of a scribe was to write and keep records.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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How did Sumerian farmers manage their water supply?

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Sumerian farmers managed their water supply by building levees, digging canals, and constructing reservoirs.

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What is the process called when ice turns into water?

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The process is called melting.

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What is a compass rose?

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A compass rose is a figure on a map that shows the cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is the definition of freezing?

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Freezing is the process of turning a liquid into a solid by lowering its temperature.

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What is a levee?

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A levee is a structure built to prevent the overflow of water from a river or other body of water.

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What is a reservoir?

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A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used to store water.