5th Grade Science

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations. When an object vibrates, it causes the air around it to move, creating sound waves that we can hear.

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, causing the object to remain in the same position.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other. It is what keeps us on the ground and causes objects to fall.

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Name the outer planets in our solar system in order from the sun.

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The outer planets in order from the sun are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of dust and ice that orbits the sun. When it gets close to the sun, it develops a glowing coma and sometimes a tail.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact. It can slow down or stop moving objects.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies that orbit the sun.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma that generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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