STAAR and FSSA 5th Grade Science Review

Front

How many planets in the solar system are farther from the sun than Jupiter is?

Back

Three

Front

Which food chain correctly shows the flow of energy in a grassland ecosystem? Options: Grasses → beetles → songbirds → foxes, Foxes → beetles → grasses → songbirds, Foxes → songbirds → beetles → grasses, Grasses → foxes → songbirds → beetles

Back

Grasses → beetles → songbirds → foxes

Front

A student washes dishes using hot water. This causes fog to form on the student’s eyeglasses. Which process caused the fog to form on the eyeglasses?

Back

Water vapor condensed on the student’s eyeglasses.

Front

A student went outside one evening and saw a full moon. About how many days later can the student expect to see the next third quarter moon?

Back

15 days

Front

Which process did light undergo on the pond’s surface to produce the image of the trees and clouds?

Back

Reflection

Front

What factor is most likely responsible for limiting the growth of smaller shrubs and plants in an old-growth forest with many tall trees?

Back

Limited access to sunlight

Front

Changes in Austin's weather after a cold front moved through?

Back

The weather became cooler and rainy.

Front

Which statement BEST explains the answer to Part A?

Back

A cold front moves cool, dry air from north to south.

Front

Steps to separate salt and sand from a mixture of salt solution and sand?

Back

Pour the mixture through filter paper. Boil the water that passes through the filter paper.

Front

Which force caused the car to speed up when rolling down the ramp, and which force caused it to slow down when rolling across the floor?

Back

Gravity caused the car to speed up when rolling down the ramp, and friction caused the car to slow down when rolling across the floor.