5th Grade Mid Year FSA Review

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as wind, solar energy, and water.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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How can you separate a mixture of pebbles, salt, and iron shavings?

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You can use a sieve to separate the pebbles and a magnet to separate the iron shavings from the salt.

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What causes the moon to appear lit from Earth?

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The sunlight illuminates the side of the moon that faces Earth, making it appear bright.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind and water.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies toward each other, pulling objects toward the center of the Earth.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is a sudden and fast movement of rock and soil down a slope, often caused by gravity.

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What is the difference between solids, liquids, and gases?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, and gases have neither a definite shape nor volume.

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What is the role of sunlight in the water cycle?

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Sunlight heats water in rivers, lakes, and oceans, causing it to evaporate into the atmosphere.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.