Grade 5 Science Review 2

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy that comes from sources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

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Give an example of a renewable energy source.

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Solar power is an example of a renewable energy source.

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What is the main characteristic of air compared to liquids and solids?

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Air takes up more space than liquids and solids when equal masses are compared.

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What is a radiometer?

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A radiometer is a device that measures the intensity of light by the movement of its vanes.

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What do cirrus clouds indicate about the weather?

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Cirrus clouds typically indicate fair weather is ahead.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is an object in our Solar System that orbits the sun, has a core of ice and dust, and develops a tail as it approaches the Sun.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits the sun, while a moon orbits a planet.

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What is the effect of light color on a radiometer?

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Different colors of light can affect the speed at which a radiometer spins.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.