5th Grade Science Review

Which tool should be used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

Which statement predicts how the weather in March and April of next year will compare with the weather in September and October of next year?

• The weather will be cooler and drier in March and April.

• The weather will be cooler and wetter in March and April.

• The weather will be cooler and drier in September and October.

• The weather will be warmer and wetter in September and October.

Louis Pasteur was a French chemist and microbiologist. He was well known for several important discoveries.

Which of the following is a discovery that was made by Louis Pasteur?

• Metal wire that will transmit electricity

• Gravity that causes objects to fall toward Earth

• Vaccines that prevent rabies and anthrax

• Antibiotics, like penicillin, that kill bacteria

Which is an example of a chemical change?

• Milk cooling in a refrigerator

• Pouring milk into a glass

• Stirring a glass of milk

• Milk turning sour

In December, the Earth is in position A.

Which position will the Earth be in after 18 months have passed?

• A

• B

• C

• D

In December, the Earth is in position C.

Which position will the Earth be in after 2 years have passed?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which statement explains the position of the side of Earth where it is night?

• The side of Earth is facing the moon.

• The side of Earth is facing away from the Sun.

• The side of Earth is being blocked by the moon.

• The side of Earth is between the Sun and the moon.

Which conclusion is supported by Malcolm's data?

• Erosion will stop after year 5.

• Erosion increased by one meter each year.

• The rate of erosion was greatest between years 4 and 5.

• The least amount of erosion took place between years 3 and 4.

Kareem wants to dissolve rock salt in a glass of water at room temperature.

Which process will speed up the time it takes for the salt to dissolve?

• Add hot water to the glass.

• Add cold water to the glass.

• Pour the water into a larger container.

• Pour the water into a smaller container.

What happens to the light passing through the lens that causes the figure of the stamp to appear larger than the real stamp?

• The light is reflected.

• The light is refracted.

• The light is scattered.

• The light is absorbed.