Fifth Grade General Science Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a property of matter?

• Mass

• Color

• Temperature

• Volume

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What is the main source of energy for the Earth's systems?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Wind

• Geothermal heat

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In the life cycle of a butterfly, what stage comes after the caterpillar?

• Egg

• Pupa

• Adult butterfly

• Larva

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Which type of energy is produced by vibrating objects?

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

• Light energy

• Chemical energy

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes the condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while climate describes the average conditions over long periods.

• Climate can change in a few days, but weather cannot.

• Weather involves temperature only, while climate includes precipitation.

• There is no difference; they mean the same thing.

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Which of the following is a producer in an ecosystem?

• Lion

• Grass

• Bear

• Fish

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What happens to water molecules when they are heated?

• They move closer together.

• They move farther apart.

• They change into ice.

• They disappear.

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Which layer of the Earth is made mostly of solid rock and includes both the crust and the upper part of the mantle?

• Core

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water called?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Digestion

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric energy

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