5th Grade Science Benchmark

Front

What is the relationship between force and the height of a splash in water?

Back

The greater the force with which a ball is thrown into the water, the higher the splash it creates.

Front

What causes a coin at the bottom of a pool to appear closer to the surface?

Back

Light reflected from the coin changes direction as it leaves the water, making the coin appear closer.

Front

What happens to evaporation when a volcano erupts and covers the atmosphere with dust?

Back

Less evaporation occurs from the ocean due to the dust cloud blocking sunlight.

Front

What happens to a lightbulb and a bell when a switch is left open?

Back

The lightbulb does not glow, and the bell does not ring.

Front

What data is important for researching the climate of a location?

Back

The average temperature and amount of rainfall over a long period, such as 30 years.

Front

What is the definition of 'evaporation'?

Back

Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What is 'refraction' in the context of light?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, such as from air to water.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Front

What is the role of sunlight in the water cycle?

Back

Sunlight provides the energy needed for evaporation and helps drive the water cycle.

Front

What is a 'volcano'?

Back

A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface through which molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.