5th grade science quarter 3 review

What is the process by which a plant grows from a seed, produces flowers, and then forms new seeds?

• Photosynthesis

• Pollination

• Reproduction

• Germination

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather only affects humans, climate affects the entire planet.

• Weather is short-term, climate is long-term.

• Weather is long-term, climate is short-term.

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

Give an example of an animal adaptation and explain how it helps the animal survive.

• Giraffe changing spots to blend in with the environment

• Chameleon changing color for camouflage helps it survive by blending into surroundings.

• Penguin flying to escape predators

• Elephant growing tusks to attract mates

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What are renewable sources of energy? Provide examples.

• Solar power, wind power, hydropower, geothermal energy, biomass

• Coal power, Nuclear power, Oil power

What are non-renewable sources of energy? Provide examples.

• Hydropower

• Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as nuclear energy.

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?

• To absorb water from the soil

• To produce fruit

• To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

• To attract pollinators

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Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals?

• Laying eggs

• Having feathers

• Being warm-blooded and having hair or fur

• Breathing through gills

What causes the seasons to change on Earth?

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun

• The Earth rotating on its axis

• The Earth revolving around the Sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun

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What role do decomposers play in the ecosystem?

• They produce oxygen through photosynthesis.

• They consume living plants and animals.

• They break down dead material and waste, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

• They pollinate plants, aiding in plant reproduction.

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What process in the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid, forming clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Transpiration

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