5th Grade Science STAAR Practice

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What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What state of matter is water in when it is ice?

Back

Solid

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What happens to water when it freezes?

Back

When water freezes, it changes from a liquid to a solid state.

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What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process by which water vapor (gas) cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is the water cycle?

Back

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

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What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a gas?

Back

A gas is a state of matter that has no fixed shape and takes the shape of its container.

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What is a liquid?

Back

A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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

Back

The sun provides the heat energy needed for evaporation to occur in the water cycle.

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What is the difference between evaporation and boiling?

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Evaporation occurs at any temperature and only at the surface of the liquid, while boiling occurs at a specific temperature throughout the liquid.