5th Grade Science Review

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What is a canyon?

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A deep valley with steep walls that cut into the earth, caused by erosion from running water.

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How do kittens inherit traits?

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Kittens inherit some of their traits from their mother and some from their father.

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are 8 planets in our solar system.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances, such as rusting of a penny.

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What is the 5th planet from the sun?

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Jupiter is the 5th planet from the sun.

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What causes erosion?

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Erosion is caused by natural forces such as water, wind, and ice wearing away rocks and soil.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in new substances being formed.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process by which water moves from the earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.