5th Grade Science Review (Ohio)

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What is an observation in science?

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An observation is a statement based on what you see, hear, or measure. It is a factual description of something.

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What is the fastest material for sound to travel through?

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Sound travels fastest through metal compared to air, water, or empty space.

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What is the main difference between comets and the Moon?

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Comets have large orbits around the Sun, while the Moon orbits Earth.

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What causes the pattern of night and day on Earth?

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The rotation of Earth on its axis causes the pattern of night and day.

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What happens to light when it is reflected?

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When light is reflected, it bounces off a surface instead of being absorbed or refracted.

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Define inference in science.

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge.

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What is the role of the Sun in the solar system?

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The Sun is the central star that provides light and heat, and its gravitational pull keeps the planets in orbit.

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What is the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, and gases have neither definite shape nor volume.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to Earth.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon are the different shapes of the Moon as seen from Earth, caused by its position relative to the Earth and Sun.