5th Grade Science TCAP Review

Front

Which conclusion is correct based on the star data? Options: Rigel is the hottest, so it looks the dimmest from Earth. The sun has the smallest diameter, so it looks the smallest from Earth. Betelgeuse is farthest from Earth, so it looks the largest from Earth. The sun is closest to Earth, so it looks the brightest from Earth.

Back

The sun is closest to Earth, so it looks the brightest from Earth.

Front

Tennessee has the same number of daylight hours and nighttime hours two times each year. At which two points in Earth’s orbit does this occur? Options: Points W and Y, Points X and Z, Points W and X, Points Y and Z

Back

Points X and Z

Front

Which statement correctly compares the ages of the rock layers?

Back

Rock layer A is older than rock layer G.

Front

Based on this information, which of these describes a habitat where the fossilized plant most likely lived? deep within a dry forest, in a wetland, near the edge of a dry forest, in an open sunny field

Back

in a wetland

Front

In which habitat would an animal with black fur most likely survive better than an animal with light-colored fur?

Back

a forest that has many trees growing close together

Front

Which investigation resulted in a change in the chemical properties of the substances? Investigation 1, Investigation 2, Investigation 3, Investigation 4

Back

Investigation 4

Front

How can the forces be changed so the block starts to move toward the right?

Back

Increase the force pointing to the right.

Front

When Student A is two meters above the ground, where is Student B?

Back

at ground level

Front

The student’s claim is

Back

incorrect, since gravity pulls everything to Earth’s center.

Front

Why is the depth of the den different in each trial?

Back

The force of the ball when it hits the clay changes.