STAAR 5th Grade Science (2023)

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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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How many carnivores are represented in the desert food web?

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5

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What is the life cycle of an animal?

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The life cycle of an animal includes stages such as birth, growth, reproduction, and death.

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What does it mean for an animal to change form to become an adult?

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It means the animal undergoes metamorphosis, changing its physical structure as it matures.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as wind and water.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as coal and oil.

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What is adaptation in animals?

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Adaptation is a process where animals develop traits that help them survive in their environment.

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Why are Fiddle Leaf Ferns better adapted to sunlight?

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Fiddle Leaf Ferns are better adapted because they can photosynthesize, using sunlight to produce energy.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, indicating how compact the matter is.

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How do you determine the order of density?

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To determine the order of density, compare the mass and volume of different materials.