STAAR 5th Grade Science (2023)

Front

What happens to light when it travels from water into air?

Back

The light changes direction.

Front

Why is it difficult to see in the dark?

Back

The air temperature is cooler at night.

Front

What is the order of density from most dense to least dense for these items: Cork, oil, plastic paper clip, water, penny?

Back

Penny, water, plastic paper clip, oil, cork.

Front

What are the two main processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

Back

Pressure and heat.

Front

What is a carnivore?

Back

An animal that primarily eats other animals.

Front

How many carnivores are typically found in a desert food web?

Back

5.

Front

What is the definition of density?

Back

Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

Front

What is the role of light in photosynthesis?

Back

Light is used by plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in new locations.