5th Grade Earth Science Benchmark Review

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5th Grade Earth Science Benchmark Review
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What happens when liquid water turns into a gas
evaporates
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As water vapor cools it becomes a
Liquid
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What do small droplets of water form?
Clouds and fog
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What causes wind at the beach during the day?

• Land gets warmer more quickly than water

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What is the name of the currents that moves heat
around the Earth?
Convection Currents
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Why are the oceans important on Earth?
Changes in ocean temperature cause changes in
weather patterns
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Earths Tilt
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Barometer
A barometer measures air pressure a "rising"
barometer indicates increasing air pressure a
"falling" barometer indicates decreasing air
pressure
Generally a high-pressure area will be clear and
sunny, and a low-pressure area will be cloudy and
rainy.
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Weather Map
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How many planets are there in our solar system?
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Our Solar System