5th Grade Science STAAR Review 22-23

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What is a complete circuit?

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A complete circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow, powering devices like light bulbs.

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What happens if you cut a wire in a circuit?

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Cutting a wire in a circuit breaks the circuit, stopping the flow of electricity and turning off any connected devices.

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants. In a food web, they are often prey for carnivores.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces like water, wind, and ice.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in new locations, often forming features like river deltas.

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What are the physical characteristics of Earth and its moon?

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Both Earth and its moon have craters, rocky surfaces, and lack a significant atmosphere.

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together to form sedimentary rock.

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What is the role of producers in a food web?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and are the foundation of the food web.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and mates for reproduction.