Science SBAC 5th Grade

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state due to heat energy from the sun.

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What is the sun?

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The sun is a star.

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What is the main source of energy for ecosystems on Earth?

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The Sun.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air cools down and changes into liquid water.

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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.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, like the sun.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat energy necessary for evaporation to occur.