Quiz about Question Bank for Grade 5 Science

Question 1

James wants to seperate the salt from the water in his glass of salt water. What seperation method should James use?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

Answer

Magnets

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Filter

Answer

Using his hands

Question 2

Nicole wants to dissolve a substance in water. Which substance will dissolve the easiest?

Accepted Answer

sugar

Answer

Rocks

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pepper

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sand

Question 3

What item could a magnet separate from a mixture of garbage?

Accepted Answer

Old metal fork

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An apple core

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Pieces of paper

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A juice can

Question 4

What change occurs when cook pancakes for breakfast?

Accepted Answer

Chemical Change

Answer

Physical Change

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No change

Question 5

What mixture could you use this tool to best separate that mixture?

Accepted Answer

Sand and rocks

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Sugar and Salt

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Apples and grapes

Question 6

Sand and clay are an example of a mixture of solids.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 7

The air around us is a mixture of gases.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 8

A mixtures is a combination of two or more____________ in which no new kinds of matter are formed.

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subtances

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parts

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leaves

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pebbles

Question 9

Lemonade is a special mixture called a

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solution

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substance

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plasma

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ingredient

Question 10

A solution is a mixture of one or more substances _________ evenly into another substance.

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dissolved

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evaporated

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carried

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split

Question 11

Coffee is a

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solution

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mixture

Question 12

A fruit salad is a

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mixture

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solution

Question 13

Which of the following is a method of separating solutions?

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evaporation

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hand separation

Answer

filtering

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decanting

Question 14

If you had a mixture of rocks and sand and needed to separate them what method would work best?

Accepted Answer

Option C is correct

Answer

A.

Answer

B.

Answer

D.

Question 15

You have a glass of salt and water, what is the best method to separate the salt out of the water?

Accepted Answer

Option B is correct

Answer

A.

Answer

C.

Answer

D.

Question 16

True or False: You can use your hands or tweezers to separate salt from water.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 17

True or False: The best way to separate rocks and sand is to use a sieve to sift the sand, this will allow the sand to fall through and the rocks to stay.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 18

A student mixes four solutions by dissolving different amounts of a solid into water.

Using the data in the table, record the letter of the solution with the greatest concentration of

the solid in the water.

Accepted Answer

T

Answer

S

Answer

W

Answer

X

Question 19

A student plans to add a solid to a container of water. The student wants the solid to

dissolve quickly.

Which two actions would help the solid dissolve the most quickly into the water?

Accepted Answer

stirring the water after adding the solid

Accepted Answer

crushing the solid into smaller pieces before adding it to the water

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placing a lid on the container after adding the solid

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placing the container with the solid and water in a dark area

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placing the container in a bowl of ice before adding the solid

Question 20

A student plans to add a solid to a container of water. The student wants the solid to dissolve quickly.

What is the dependent variable in this investigation?

Accepted Answer

time to dissolve

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size of solid

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amount of water

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temperature of water

Question 21

Which action is an example of a chemical change?

Accepted Answer

baking brownies

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melting ice

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tearing paper

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mowing grass

Question 22

A student is given four containers, each with a different material.

The student claims that these materials can be used to demonstrate

the law of conservation of mass.

Which statement supports the claim?

Accepted Answer

The mass of the peanuts plus the mass of the crackers is the same before and after they

are mixed.

Answer

The mass of the pretzels is more than the mass of the popcorn.

Answer

The mass of the crackers is the same as the mass of the peanuts.

Answer

The mass of the peanuts minus the mass of the pretzels is less than the mass of all the

ingredients combined.

Question 23

A student conducts the first trial of an investigation using a ramp and 5 books. The student

places a ball at the top of the ramp and records how long it takes the ball to roll down

the ramp.

For the second trial, the student removes two books. How will removing two books most likely

affect the motion of the ball for the second trial?

Accepted Answer

The ball will travel at a slower speed.

Answer

The ball will travel at a faster speed.

Answer

The ball will travel at various speeds.

Answer

The ball will travel at a constant speed.

Question 24

Four investigations and their results are shown.

Identify whether each investigation produced balanced or unbalanced forces

Investigation 1

Accepted Answer

Balanced Forces

Answer

Unbalanced Forces

Question 25

Four investigations and their results are shown.

Identify whether each investigation produced balanced or unbalanced forces

Investigation 2

Accepted Answer

Unbalanced Forces

Answer

Balanced Forces

Question 26

Four investigations and their results are shown.

Identify whether each investigation produced balanced or unbalanced forces

Investigation 3

Accepted Answer

Balanced Forces

Answer

Unbalanced Forces

Question 27

Four investigations and their results are shown.

Identify whether each investigation produced balanced or unbalanced forces

Investigation 4

Accepted Answer

Unbalanced Forces

Answer

Balanced Forces

Question 28

Question 28.

Accepted Answer

The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

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The Sun is a yellow star.

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The Sun is the hottest star.

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The Sun is the farthest star from Earth.

Question 29

Question 29.

Accepted Answer

The orbit of Earth around the Sun places the Sun between Earth and Orion.

Answer

The orbit of Earth on its axis shifts Orion to the daytime sky.

Answer

The rotation of Earth on its axis shifts Orion to the daytime sky.

Answer

The rotation of Earth around the Sun places the Sun between Earth and Orion.

Question 30

Which two organisms would most likely increase in population size if the shrew population

were eliminated by disease?

Accepted Answer

beetle

Accepted Answer

wood louse

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owl

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aphid

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caterpillar

Question 31

Which process is the least harmful way to remove oil from the water?

Accepted Answer

Use floating devices to enclose and collect the oil.

Answer

Leave the oil alone so it can spread out naturally.

Answer

Light the oil on fire so it burns off the water rapidly.

Answer

Add chemicals to the water to break down the oil.

Question 32

After an oil spill, a large number of seabirds and aquatic mammals may die.

Which statement describes the most likely effect of an oil spill on organisms in the chart?

Accepted Answer

There will be an increase in the fish population because there will be fewer predators in

the food web.

Answer

The fish population will decrease due to aquatic plants being healthier with the addition of oil.

Answer

The populations of seabirds and mammals will increase because they will have more prey

to consume.

Answer

There will be a decrease in the phytoplankton population because more sunlight will be

able to enter the water.

Question 33

A student mixed a tablespoon of orange-colored drink powder into a glass of water.

After stirring for a few minutes, the student observed the mixture.

Which observation would best provide evidence that the mixture is a solution?

Accepted Answer

The water became orange with nothing on the bottom of the glass.

Answer

The water remained colorless with nothing on the bottom of the glass.

Answer

The water became orange with some powder on the bottom of the glass.

Answer

The water remained colorless with some powder on the bottom of the glass.

Question 34

Based on the model, how does the tilt of Earth cause different seasons?

Accepted Answer

by changing the intensity of sunlight at a location on Earth

Answer

by changing the distance between Earth and the Sun

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by changing the speed of rotation of Earth on its axis

Answer

by changing the speed of revolution of Earth around the Sun

Question 35

If Earth is located near position L in June, in which position will Earth be located in December?

Accepted Answer

J

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K

Answer

L

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M

Question 36

Approximately how long does it take the moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?

Accepted Answer

month

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day

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week

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year

Question 37

The student concludes that at the positions of Earth and the Sun shown in the model, countries in the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing winter. Which factor helps the student draw this conclusion?

Accepted Answer

the tilted axis of Earth

Answer

the size of Earth

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the distance between Earth and the Sun

Answer

the rotation of Earth on its axis

Question 38

At which position is the Northern Hemisphere most likely experiencing winter?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

4

Question 39

A student observes the night sky and tracks the days on which he sees four different phases of the Moon. The table lists his observations.

Based on the data, which phase of the Moon would be visible on February 1?

Accepted Answer

new Moon

Answer

crescent Moon

Answer

full Moon

Answer

quarter Moon

Question 40

A student marks point X on a globe and shines a flashlight on point X, as shown in the image.

What should the student do to show the occurrence of night at point X?

Accepted Answer

Rotate the globe until point X faces away from the flashlight

Answer

Move the globe towards the flashlight.

Answer

Move the globe away from the flashlight.

Answer

Revolve the globe around the flashlight until point X faces towards the flashlight

Question 41

What change would likely happen on Earth if its axis was not tilted?

Accepted Answer

Earth would no longer have seasons.

Answer

The two hemispheres would have opposite seasons.

Answer

Earth would take more time to spin on its axis.

Answer

The number of daylight hours would change throughout the year.

Question 42

Which location on the Earth has the greatest number of daylight hours in this position?

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

B

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C

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D

Question 43

Which diagram shows the alignment of the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during a new Moon?

Accepted Answer

Option B is correct

Answer

A.

Answer

C.

Answer

D.

Question 44

Based on the calendar, when would an observer on Earth experience a full moon?

Accepted Answer

between September 27 and 30

Answer

September 2

Answer

September 24

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between September 12 and 15

Question 45

Which season would the Northern Hemisphere experience at position T?

Accepted Answer

summer

Answer

winter

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spring

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fall

Question 46

Which phase would be observed on April 17?

Accepted Answer

Option D is correct

Answer

A.

Answer

B.

Answer

C.

Question 47

What is the main cause of daily change in tide levels on the Earth?

Accepted Answer

the gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth

Answer

the gravitational pull of the Sun on the Moon

Answer

the gravitational pull of the Earth on the Moon

Answer

the gravitational pull of the Earth on the Sun

Question 48

The Earth revolves around the Sun.

How long does it take Earth to make 1 complete trip around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

365 days

Answer

24 hours

Answer

30 days

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12 hours

Question 49

Which of these shows the correct order needed for a solar eclipse to happen?

Accepted Answer

Sun, Moon, Earth

Answer

Sun, Earth, Moon

Answer

Moon, Sun, Earth

Answer

Moon, Earth, Sun

Question 50

When you measure the volume of irregular shaped objects you place the object in water and observe how much the water rises. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

water displacement

Answer

water replacement

Answer

dunking

Answer

density

Question 51

If you were making solutions, select all of the following that would be considered a solute.

Accepted Answer

koolaid powder

Accepted Answer

salt

Accepted Answer

sugar

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water

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milk

Question 52

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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True

Answer

False

Question 53

A solution is _____ if it is has a large amount of solute.

Accepted Answer

concentrated

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diluted

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saturated

Answer

solubility

Question 54

If a solution cannot dissolve any more solute it is _____.

Accepted Answer

saturated

Answer

concentrated

Answer

diluted

Answer

solubility

Question 55

Select all of the examples of mixtures (not solutions).

Accepted Answer

trail mix

Accepted Answer

cereal and milk

Accepted Answer

salad

Answer

hot chocolate

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sweet tea

Question 56

Ozone (O3) is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

molecule

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atom

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element

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compound

Question 57

_____ is what you should always think of when you are reading about substances forming layers.

Accepted Answer

density

Answer

volume

Answer

solubility

Answer

physical changes

Question 58

Melting, boiling, and freezing are examples of what?

Accepted Answer

physical change

Answer

chemical change

Question 59

Photosynthesis is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

chemical change

Answer

physical change

Question 60

When a new substance forms what kind of change has taken place?

Accepted Answer

Chemical

Answer

Physical

Question 61

The measure of how much space an object takes up.

Accepted Answer

volume

Answer

density

Answer

mass

Question 62

Dissolving is an example of what kind of change?

Accepted Answer

Physical

Answer

Chemical

Question 63

The smallest substance that something can be broken down into without losing its properties.

Accepted Answer

atom

Answer

element

Answer

molecule

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compound

Question 64

What is the best way to separate sand, gravel, and water?

Accepted Answer

evaporation and sifting

Answer

magnetism and evaporation

Answer

evaporation and filtration

Answer

magnetism and sifting

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