5th Science STAAR Review

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered material on the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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How are fossil fuels formed?

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They are formed from dead plants and animals that died millions of years ago and were buried under heat and pressure.

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Which type of energy can be renewed?

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Water is a renewable energy source.

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What is a V Shaped Valley?

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A narrow area of low land between hills and mountains created by a river.

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What role does a mushroom play in the ecosystem?

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A mushroom is a decomposer.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of materials, while erosion is the movement of those materials.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is a material or substance that occurs in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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What is the water cycle?

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