5th Grade Florida Science SSA

What are the three states of matter?

• Solid, liquid, and gas

• Solid, liquid, and plasma

• Solid, gas, and vapor

• Liquid, gas, and steam

What is a food chain?

• A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

• A food chain is a diagram that represents the physical structure of an ecosystem.

• A food chain is a list of all the organisms in a habitat.

• A food chain is a method of measuring the population of species in an area.

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What type of precipitation is formed when water vapor freezes in the atmosphere?

• Rain

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

What is the water cycle?

• A process where water is stored in lakes and rivers.

• The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• A method of purifying water through filtration.

• The cycle of water used in irrigation systems.

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What is an ecosystem?

• A group of unrelated species living in the same area.

• A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.

• A type of biome with extreme weather conditions.

• A collection of non-living things in a specific location.

What is the importance of biodiversity?

• Biodiversity is important because it helps ecosystems function effectively and provides resources for food, medicine, and other needs.

• Biodiversity is only important for aesthetic purposes and has no real impact on ecosystems.

• Biodiversity is crucial for maintaining climate stability but does not affect food resources.

• Biodiversity is primarily important for tourism and recreational activities.

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What is the purpose of a scientific experiment?

• To prove a theory without evidence.

• To test a hypothesis by collecting data and observing the results.

• To conduct research without any specific goal.

• To gather opinions from the public.

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What is the definition of a planet?

• A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

• A large mass of rock that does not orbit a star.

• A small, icy body that orbits a star and has a tail when close to the sun.

• A gas giant that has no solid surface and is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

What is the definition of precipitation?

• Precipitation is the process of water evaporating from the ground.

• Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• Precipitation refers to the collection of water in rivers and lakes.

• Precipitation is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is hail?

• A type of precipitation consisting of balls or irregular lumps of ice, formed in strong thunderstorms.

• A form of liquid precipitation that falls as rain droplets.

• A weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

• A type of frozen precipitation that falls as snowflakes.