Matter & Energy Pre-Assessment

Which of the following is the best example of a new substance forming as a result of an interaction? (5.P.2.3)

• lighting a match

• popping a balloon

• hitting a nail with a hammer

• cutting a piece of paper

How does energy from the Sun impact the water cycle? (5.P.2.1)

• The Sun's energy traps water particles in clouds.

• The Sun's energy changes liquid water into water vapor.

• The Sun's energy causes water to precipitate.

• The Sun's energy creates winds in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.5-ESS2-1

Cruz noticed water droplets forming on the outside of a cold glass of water on a hot, summer day. Which part of the water cycle did Cruz observe? (5.P.2.1)

• photosynthesis

• transpiration

• condensation

• evaporation

Several inches of rain fell in North Carolina during Hurricane Florence. A few days after the hurricane, the rain had stopped but the Neuse River continued to rise. This caused flooding in the Eastern part of the state. Which processes are most responsible for the rising water of the Neuse River? (5.P.2.1)

• evaporation and precipitation

• transpiration and condensation

• precipitation and runoff

• transpiration and precipitation

Early one morning, Piper notices drops of water on the outside of her bedroom window. Later in the day, she noticed that the drops have disappeared. What most likely caused the drops of water to disappear? (5.P.2.1)

• The water condensed on the plants around Kayla's house.

• Energy from the Sun caused the water to evaporate.

• The water cooled enough to turn into water vapor.

• Wind blowing on the window turned the water into water vapor.

Kaelyn decided to make orange juice for her family's breakfast Saturday morning. She mixed 12 fluid ounces of orange juice mix with 36 fluid ounces of water in a pitcher. How much orange juice did Macy make? (5.P.2.2)

• 18 ounces

• 48 ounces

• 6 ounces

• 64 ounces

Xavier asked for a snack after soccer practice. His dad made a snack mix by mixing 6 ounces of chopped walnuts, 4 ounces of shredded coconut, and 8 ounces of raisins together. How much snack mix did Xavier's dad make? (5.P.2.2)

• A. 18 ounces

• B. 48 ounces

• C. 6 ounces

• D. 64 ounces

Which of the following interactions results in the formation of a new material? (5.P.2.3)

• slicing a pizza

• mixing sand and water

• chopping wood

• baking a cake

Which of the following is an example of how the Sun's energy changes water on Earth's surface to cause runoff? (5.P.2.1)

• Water vapor condenses and freezes.

• Snow and ice melt and flow as liquid water.

• Snow forms and falls as precipitation.

• Water evaporates and clouds of water droplets form.

Myla enjoys helping her aunt in the kitchen. She notices many changes happening as a result of cooking and baking. Which of the following is an example of a new substance formed as a result of an interaction? (5.P.2.3)

• boiled water

• burnt toast

• melted butter

• melted cheese