Science - 5th Grade Final Exam Review

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What creates a magnetic field when electricity flows through it?

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A nail wrapped with wire connected to a battery.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical makeup, such as through freezing water, plant roots, and wind.

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What is one helpful use of microorganisms?

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They are used to create medicines like antibiotics.

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Which of the following is NOT a microorganism?

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Cats.

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What type of behavior does a baby kangaroo exhibit when it climbs into its mother’s pouch?

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Inherited behavior, because the joey knows to climb into the pouch without being taught.

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What is the definition of a microorganism?

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A tiny living organism that can only be seen with a microscope, including bacteria, protists, and fungi.

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What is the role of electricity in creating a magnetic field?

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Electricity flowing through a conductor, like a wire, generates a magnetic field around it.

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What natural forces can cause mechanical weathering?

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Freezing water, plant roots, and wind.

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What is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

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A behavior that is acquired through experience or observation, such as a dog learning to sit.

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What is an inherited behavior?

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A behavior that is instinctual and does not require learning, such as a bird building a nest.