5Th Grade SC.5.N.2.1 QZ

SC.5.N.2.1

Multiple Choice

Sam wanted to learn how much a green buttonwood bush might

grow in a month. Every day, she took notes on three green

buttonwood bushes in a row in her garden. Which of her notes is a

personal opinion?

• The bush on the left does not seem to have grown as much as the

  other two.

• The bush in the middle has grown by one inch.

• All of the bushes grew two inches in the past week.

• The bush on the right has three new shoots today.

Multiple Choice

Amber saw a hummingbird feeding in her backyard. She left out three

different substances to determine which one it would try. She made notes

as she watched the hummingbird. Which of her notes is evidence?

• The hummingbird drank the sugar water more slowly than the plain

  water.

• The hummingbird drank all of the sugar water.

• The hummingbird guarded the sugar water.

• The hummingbird bathered in the sugar water but drank the plain water.

Multiple Choice

A Scientist wanted to determine how long it would take to charge a

new type of battery. He placed the battery in a charger and noted his

observations. Which of his notes is a personal opinion?

• The charging process was fully effective.

• After four hours, the battery was no longer charging.

• The charging process took a long time.

• After two hours, the battery was 90% charged.

Multiple Choice

A scientist conducted an experiment to determine whether dogs will

have poor health if they are given food that is rich in sugar. Which of

his observations is scientifically testable?

• Dogs that eat sugar-rich food develop diabetes.

• Dogs that eat sugar-rich food become less friendly.

• Dogs that eat sugar-rich food lose intelligence.

• Dogs that eat sugar-rich food do not grow beautiful hair.

Multiple Choice

Mr. Capo observed how a species of dragonfly laid eggs. Which of his

observations is a personal opinion?

• Adult dragonflies lay eggs underwater.

• Adult dragonflies are in an awkward position when they lay eggs.

• Adult dragonflies sometimes land on floating plants before they lay

  eggs.

• Adult dragonflies lay eggs underwater.