5th Grade Science REVIEW 1

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What causes wind to blow?

Back

Differences in air temperature and pressure.

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What should Waldriana do first to begin her investigation on the effect of temperature on the amount of food birds eat?

Back

Develop a question.

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Why is it important to have a control in an investigation?

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Controls are used to show that different results are caused by changing the variable.

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What climate zone is characterized by extremely cold temperatures and ice?

Back

Polar zone.

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The higher the elevation of an area, the _______ the climate.

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cooler.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the role of a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is a factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations describe characteristics, while quantitative observations involve measurements and numbers.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.