Danville :Grade 5 (2)

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What are atoms?

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Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter, making up everything around us.

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What is the role of Earth's internal energy?

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Earth's internal energy causes the movement of materials within the Earth, such as magma and tectonic plates.

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What is plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of Earth's crust, which is divided into large plates.

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What happens to water when it is heated?

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When water is heated, it changes from a liquid to a gas in a process called evaporation.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties.

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Give an example of a mixture where substances retain their properties.

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An example is sand and iron filings, which can be separated and maintain their individual characteristics.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when heated.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a combination of substances that can be separated, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond.

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What is the significance of Earth's magnetic field?

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Earth's magnetic field protects the planet from solar radiation and helps in navigation.

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What is continental drift?

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Continental drift is the theory that continents move slowly over the Earth's surface.