STAAR 5th Grade Science (2023)

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What is metamorphosis in animals?

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Metamorphosis is the process by which some animals undergo a significant change in form during their development, such as a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.

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What happens to water vapor when it cools?

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When water vapor cools, it condenses into liquid water, which can be observed as droplets on a surface.

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What are electrical insulators?

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Electrical insulators are materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them easily, such as rubber, plastic, and wood.

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How do living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem interact?

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Living parts (like animals and plants) interact with nonliving parts (like water, soil, and sunlight) to create a balanced ecosystem.

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What is an example of a nonliving element in an ecosystem?

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Examples of nonliving elements include water, rocks, air, and sunlight.

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What is the role of a food chain in an ecosystem?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another, starting from producers to consumers.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism within its habitat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, often seen as dew on grass in the morning.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.