5th Grade Science STAAR Review

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What is the process of fossil fuel formation?

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Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals that are buried under layers of sediment and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What is Camouflage?

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Camouflage is the ability of an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid detection by predators.

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What is an acquired trait?

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An acquired trait is a characteristic that an organism develops during its lifetime, such as a scar or the ability to ride a bike.

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What is the difference between an acquired trait and an inherited trait?

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An acquired trait is learned or developed, while an inherited trait is passed down genetically from parents to offspring.

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What is the role of heat in fossil fuel formation?

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Heat from the Earth's crust helps to transform organic material into fossil fuels over time.

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What is the definition of deposition in geology?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in new locations, often forming layers.

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What does it mean for the sun to rotate on its axis?

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The sun rotates on its axis means that it spins around an imaginary line that runs through its center, completing one rotation approximately every 24 hours.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another object.

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What is an example of a physical acquired trait?

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A scar is an example of a physical acquired trait, as it is a mark left on the skin after an injury.

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What is the definition of a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all living and non-living factors.