STAAR 5th Grade Science Keyword Match

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis that takes approximately 24 hours?

Back

Rotation

Front

What do we call the process by which animals change over time to better survive in their environment, including migration, camouflage, and mimicry?

Back

Adaptation

Front

What are natural gas, oil, and coal classified as due to their limited availability and formation over millions of years?

Back

Non-renewable resources

Front

What term describes the average atmospheric conditions in a specific location over a long period, such as summer in San Antonio?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to the planets?

Back

Sun

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete?

Back

Revolution

Front

What do we call traits that are passed down from parents to offspring, such as eye color or height?

Back

Inherited Traits

Front

What is the term for the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place, like a rainy day?

Back

Weather

Front

What is the process called when animals travel long distances to find food or breed?

Back

Migration

Front

What do we call the ability of an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid predators?

Back

Camouflage