5th Grade Science SOL Review Set 1

Front

When Earth is seen from outer space, it looks mainly blue. This is because most of Earth is covered with -

ice

,

mountains

,

oceans

,

deserts

Back

oceans

Front

If plants are watered every day, then they will grow faster than plants watered once a week.

Select the term that correctly labels this statement.

Back

Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Front

A fungus is found growing on dead leaves on the forest floor. The fungus is an example of a -
Options: decomposer, carnivore, predator, producer

Back

decomposer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

Based on the table, how much rainfall should a scientist have predicted for May of 2011 in Norfolk?

Back

21-26 in

Front

Why is the sun not visible during the night?

Back

That side of Earth faces away from the sun.

Front

What most likely happens as the plates slide past each other?

Back

An earthquake occurs.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is the mass of the rock shown?

Back

37 g

Front

During pollination, pollen is transferred from stamen to a -
Options: petal, stem, sepal, stigma

Back

stigma

Front

Which of these is an impact made by humans?

• Marble being dug from a rock quarry
• Marble forming sedimentary rock
• Oceans drying and exposing limestone
• Limestone forming from shells of ocean animals

Back

Marble being dug from a rock quarry

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Front

Where would commercial fishermen most likely place their lobster pots?

Back

On the continental shelf