Science - 5th Grade

A student creates a model showing five objects affected by the gravity of Object A. All five objects are the same distance from Object A, but they have different masses. Which two objects have the strongest gravitational force with Object A?

• Object 1

• Object 2

• Object 3

• Object 4

• Object 5

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The diagram shows two galaxies, the Milky Way and M87. Which statement correctly compares the shapes of the two galaxies?

• The Milky Way is oval, and M87 is uneven in shape.

• The Milky Way and M87 both look like a spiral.

• The Milky Way looks like a spiral, and M87 is oval.

• The Milky Way is uneven in shape, and M87 looks like a spiral.

Ammonites were animals that used to live deep in the ocean, millions of years ago. Many of these fossils were found in large numbers above sea level in the Himalayan mountains. The drawing shows an ammonite fossil. Which conclusion is supported by the location of the fossil?

• The ammonites are now found in both land and water.

• The rocks making up the mountains were under water millions of years ago.

• The coiled shell of ammonites helped it to move on land.

• The location of seawater has stayed the same over millions of years.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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While making oatmeal, a person mixes 200 grams of water, 50 grams of oats, and 5 grams of brown sugar. What is the weight of the oatmeal once all the ingredients are mixed?

• A. 45 grams

• B. 55 grams

• C. 200 grams

• D. 255 grams

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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The image shows fossils X, Y, and Z in rock layers. If the rock layers were not disturbed, which statement correctly compares the age of the fossils?

• Fossil Y is the oldest fossil.

• Fossil X is older than fossil Y.

• Fossil Z is the youngest fossil.

• Fossil Y is younger than fossil Z.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which two examples show how certain traits improve an organism's chance of survival in specific environments?

• A. A polar bear with fur thicker than other polar bears survives better in a cold environment.

• B. A giraffe with a longer neck than other giraffes can reach higher leaves to eat.

• C. A cheetah that runs a little slower than other cheetahs catches less prey.

• D. A bird with bright feathers than other birds attracts a mate.

• E. A moth with darker wings than other moths finds the best nectar to eat.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A person hits a ball on a rope attached to a pole. The ball stops after moving around the pole 5 times. The person hits the ball with the same amount of force again. The ball stops after moving around the pole 5 times. For a third time, the person hits the ball with the same amount of force. The ball will most likely stop after moving around the pole how many times?

• 2 times

• 3 times

• 5 times

• 8 times

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

According to Graph D, which salt had the longest dissolving time in cold water?

• A) Salt 1

• B) Salt 2

• C) Salt 3

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A student gathers data on stars that are similar to the Sun. In the brightness column on the table, the larger the number, the brighter the star appears from Earth. Which star will appear the dimmest when seen from Earth?

• Star A

• Star B

• Star C

• Star D

A student gathers data on stars that are similar to the Sun. In the brightness column on the table, the larger the number, the brighter the star appears from Earth. Which statement is supported by the data?

• The stars that are farther away from Earth look dimmer.

• The stars that are easy to find in the sky are farther away from Earth.

• The brightness of a star depends on the other stars around it.

• The brightness of a star depends on whether the Sun is in the sky.