5th gradescience test

1. Which of the following would be an appropriate behavior found in a Science classroom?

• a. Picking up the class lizard while the teacher is out of the classroom

• b. Smelling liquids directly from the container

• c. Wearing goggles while chipping rocks to find fossils

• d. Using a broken or chipped beaker during an experiment

2. Which makes a good example of a solution of a solid and a liquid?

• a. air

• b. soda

• c. saltwater

• d. water

3. What would be the most effective way to separate a mixture of iron filings and dirt?

a. pick the iron filings out by hand

b. put the mixture in water

c. use a magnet

d. boil the mixture

• a. pick the iron filings out by hand

• b. put the mixture in water

• c. use a magnet

• d. boil the mixture

4. A solvent is a substance into which another substance dissolves. Which of the following substances is not considered a solvent?

• a. water

• b. acetone (nail polish remover)

• c. sugar

• d. paint thinner

5. Students are doing an investigation to find out if a car will go further when a ramp is higher. The ramp is made from a wooden board and some books. What will they need to change to find out if a car will go further when a ramp is higher?

• a. The number of ramps used under the car.

• b. The number of wheels used on the car.

• c. The number of books used under the ramp.

• d. The number of cars used on the ramp

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

6. A student is conducting an experiment using a white powdery substance and a blue liquid. When the student mixes the two substances together, the combination begins to bubble and turns cold. This is evidence of a ________________.

• a. physical property

• b. physical change

• c. chemical property

• d. chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

7. A scientist gathered these materials: paper clip, toothpick, rubber band, rock, aluminum foil, and string. He carefully placed each item in a container of water and made observations of what happened. What scientific concept is the scientist most likely testing?

• How many objects can fit into a container of water at one time?

• Which objects are denser than water?

• b. Which objects will conduct electricity?

• d. Which objects are attracted to a magnet?

8. Which of the following is the part of the investigation that is changed?

• a. Control

• b. Data

• c. Question

• d. Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

9. Soda is a solution. Which is not part of the solution?

• a. Water

• b. Sugar

• c. Aluminum can

• d. Carbon dioxide

10. Which of the following will provide a scientist with exact information?

• a. Inferring

• b. Predicting

• c. Measuring

• d. Guessing

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NGSS.5-PS1-2

NGSS.5-PS1-3