MAAP Science 5th Grade REVIEW #2

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What is the engineering design process?

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A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem, including defining the problem, brainstorming, designing, building, testing, and improving.

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What is a possible outcome of a successful engineering design?

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Students will communicate the results of their successful design.

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What happens to plant species when wild hogs are reduced in an area?

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Plant species will grow where they were destroyed by wild hogs.

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What is a solution in science?

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A mixture where one substance is dissolved in another, such as salt water.

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What position of the Moon allows us to see a full moon?

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Position 3, where the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

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How did sailors navigate before compasses?

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They used the North Star to determine direction.

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What is the main advantage of using a compass for navigation?

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A compass can be used to find direction during the daytime.

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What is the North Star?

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A star located nearly directly above the North Pole, used for navigation.

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What is the role of predators in an ecosystem?

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Predators help control the population of other species, such as wild hogs.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.