5th Grade Mid Year FSA Review

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition. Examples include melting, freezing, and dissolving.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances. Examples include burning, rusting, and cooking.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What happens to ice when heat is applied?

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When heat is applied to ice, it melts into water (solid to liquid) and can further evaporate into vapor (liquid to gas).

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as wood, solar energy, and wind.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as oil, coal, and natural gas.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What role does heat energy play in the water cycle?

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Heat energy from the sun causes water to evaporate, turning it into vapor, which then condenses to form clouds and eventually precipitates as rain.

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Why are swamps typically humid?

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Swamps are humid because they are saturated with water, which increases the amount of evaporated water in the air.

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Why are mountains usually not humid?

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Mountains are usually not humid because they are higher in elevation, which makes them cooler and less able to hold moisture.