STAAR Grade 5 Science Practice Assessment

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, such as water or a mirror.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, like from air to water.

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What is absorption in the context of light?

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Absorption is the process by which light is taken in by a material and converted to other forms of energy, such as heat.

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What is transmission in terms of light?

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Transmission is the passing of light through a material without being absorbed or reflected.

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What landform is created by ice erosion?

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A U-shaped valley is formed by the erosion of land by glaciers.

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What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment and soil from one location to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

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How do weathering and erosion work together in forming sedimentary rock?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into sediment, and erosion moves that sediment to new locations where it can accumulate and form sedimentary rock.

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What causes fog to form on eyeglasses when washing dishes with hot water?

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Fog forms on eyeglasses due to the condensation of water vapor from the hot water.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water.