5th Grade Science

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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What materials can be used to test the effect of gravity on an object?

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Two different types of balls and a metric ruler.

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What is a sieve used for?

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A sieve is used to separate materials like rocks and water or marbles and sand.

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What is non-renewable energy?

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Non-renewable energy refers to resources that cannot be made again for millions of years, such as fossil fuels.

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What is an investigation in science?

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An investigation is a process used to explore a question or test a hypothesis through experiments.

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic passed from parents to offspring, such as eye color or height.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot be replaced once used.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through investigation.

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What is the purpose of a metric ruler?

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A metric ruler is used to measure length or distance in metric units, such as centimeters or meters.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for conducting experiments and making observations to answer questions.