5th Grade Science STAAR Review 22-23

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What is reflection of light?

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Reflection of light is when light bounces off a surface, such as a mirror or water.

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What is refraction of light?

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Refraction of light is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, like from air to water.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces like water, wind, and ice.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered materials from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What are inherited behaviors?

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Inherited behaviors are traits or actions that are passed down from parents to offspring, such as a bird's ability to build a nest.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a system of interrelated food chains in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow between organisms.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism, like a plant, that can make its own food through photosynthesis.