5th Grade Science Benchmark

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What are aquatic plants?

Back

Plants that grow in water and have adaptations to survive in aquatic environments.

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What is the purpose of the structures on the tops of floating plant leaves?

Back

To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What must happen to snow in order to measure how much liquid water it produces?

Back

The temperature of the snow must change.

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What does it mean to do work in physics?

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To apply a force that causes an object to move or change its motion.

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How do plants use carbon dioxide?

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Plants need carbon dioxide to make sugar through photosynthesis.

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What is weathering?

Back

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles.

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What is erosion?

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The process of carrying away loose sediments from one location to another.

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What is the relationship between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, and erosion transports the broken materials.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food.

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What is the role of fish in an aquarium ecosystem?

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Fish contribute to the ecosystem by interacting with plants and other organisms, and they also produce waste that can be used by plants.