5th Grade Science TCAP Review

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What causes the sun to appear to move across the sky each day?

Back

The apparent movement of the sun across the sky is due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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Which planet is known for its prominent rings?

Back

Saturn is known for its prominent rings.

Front

How can you determine the relative ages of rock layers?

Back

The principle of superposition states that in undisturbed rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

Front

What is the phase of the moon one week after a new moon?

Back

One week after a new moon, the moon is in the first quarter phase.

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What factor does NOT increase the rate at which a sugar cube dissolves?

Back

Adding an additional solute to the solution does NOT increase the rate at which a sugar cube dissolves.

Front

What is the definition of a planet?

Back

A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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

Back

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

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What is the water cycle?

Back

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

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What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.