5th Grade Challenge #1

Which is an example of energy being released from water?

• Ice changing into liquid water

• Water vapor changing into liquid water

• Liquid water changing into water vapor

• Ice changing into water vapor

Two rocks of similar size were dropped off of a bridge and into the water below. One weighs 1 kg while the other weighs 2 kg. Which rock would hit the water first?

• Gravity would cause both rocks to hit the water at the same time.

• Friction will cause both to hit the water at the same time.

• The 2 kg rock would hit the water first because it has a larger mass.

• The 1 kg rock would hit the water first because it has less mass.

What is the main reason the coast of North Carolina is milder than areas  farther inland?

• Because the Piedmont of North Carolina is at a higher elevation than the coastal regions.

• Because winds on the coast blow harder than winds in the Piedmont.

• Because North Carolina is closer to the coast than the Piedmont.

• Because gulf stream in the Atlantic Ocean keeps the temperature of the coast milder than temperatures in the Piedmont.

What would most likely be the result of winds in North Carolina beginning to blow from the south?

• Temperatures will get warmer.

• Temperatures will get cooler.

• A cold front will move into the state.

• The jet stream will move across the state.

Which statement is true concerning specialized cells?

• Specialized cells carry out all functions of life on their own.

• Specialized cells are unable to survive on their own.

• Specialized cells are unable to communicate with other cells.

• Specialized cells are only active at certain times of the day.

What is the meaning of the underlined word catastrophe?

• surprise

• gift

• disaster

• plan

Which of these best represents the theme of this passage?

• People who are dishonest are not rewarded.

• It's okay to take shortcuts.

• Kim cheated in a race, so she is disqualified.

• People who take shortcuts are often rewarded.

Which of these describes the main conflict in the story?

• The principal is worried that too many people will show up.

• The principal is worried that the weather will force them to change their plans.

• The driver of the van and the secretary with the beverages may not make it in time.

• The weather map the principal is relying on is likely inaccurate.

Which of these best describes the point of view and perspective of the story? (Choose ALL that are correct.)

• First person point of view

• Third person point of view

• Through the perspective of the basketball coach

• Through the perspective of a basketball player

Which evidence from the text best supports the inference that the narrator is a painter?

• "Mostly, I use my words to describe what I see as best I can."

• "When the water choppy, it's almost as if the light is shattered like broken glass across the ocean."

• "On then will I return to my studio."

• "There, I'll select an empty canvas from my storage closet, mix my colors, and finally get to work."