Matter and Energy 5th Grade STAAR Review

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What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What tool is used to measure force?

Back

A spring scale is used to measure force.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, causing things to fall.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed path through which electric current flows.

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What can replace a battery in a circuit?

Back

A solar cell can be used instead of a battery in a circuit.

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What is the purpose of a meterstick?

Back

A meterstick is used to measure length or distance.

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What is a hypothesis?

Back

A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the role of a balance?

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A balance is used to measure the mass of an object.