Science Scenarios Quiz

Quiz
•
Mathematics
•
5th Grade
•
Medium
Meredith LaHara
Used 2+ times
FREE Resource
16 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Liam left a cup of ice outside on a warm day. After a while, he noticed that all the ice had disappeared, leaving only water in the cup. What process is responsible for this change?
Freezing
Melting
Condensation
Evaporation
Answer explanation
The ice melted due to the warm temperature, transforming from solid to liquid water. This process is known as melting, which is why only water remained in the cup.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sofia is investigating how sunlight affects plant growth. She places one plant in the sunlight and another plant in a dark room. After two weeks, the plant in the dark room is weak and yellow. Which conclusion best explains this observation?
Plants need darkness to grow
Plants make food through photosynthesis, which requires sunlight
Water is the only factor plants need to survive
Plants grow better when they don’t get sunlight
Answer explanation
The plant in the dark room is weak and yellow because it cannot perform photosynthesis, which requires sunlight to make food. This shows that sunlight is essential for plant growth.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Maya is playing with magnets. She notices that when she brings a metal paperclip near the magnet, the paperclip moves toward it. Which force is responsible for this movement?
Gravity
Friction
Magnetism
Air Resistance
Answer explanation
The movement of the paperclip towards the magnet is due to magnetism. Magnets exert a magnetic force that attracts ferromagnetic materials like paperclips, causing them to move closer.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Carlos notices that every day, the temperature and cloud cover change. He wonders what tools meteorologists use to predict the weather. Which tool helps meteorologists measure air pressure?
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
Rain Gauge
Answer explanation
The correct tool for measuring air pressure is a barometer. It helps meteorologists understand weather patterns by indicating changes in atmospheric pressure, which can predict upcoming weather conditions.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Olivia is going down a slide at the park. She starts at the top and then slides down, moving faster. Which statement explains the change in Olivia’s movement?
Her kinetic energy is increasing as she moves down the slide
The slide stops her motion by increasing friction
Her potential energy is increasing as she moves downward
She is losing all energy as she moves
Answer explanation
As Olivia slides down, her height decreases, converting potential energy into kinetic energy, which causes her to move faster. Thus, her kinetic energy is increasing as she moves down the slide.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Emma is observing the phases of the moon over a month. She notices that the moon appears to change shape. What causes these changes in the moon's appearance?
The Earth's rotation on its axis
The moon's rotation on its axis
The moon's orbit around the Earth
The sun's movement across the sky
Answer explanation
The changes in the moon's appearance are caused by the moon's orbit around the Earth. As the moon travels in its orbit, different portions of its surface are illuminated by the sun, creating the phases we observe.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jack is learning about electricity. He connects a battery to a light bulb using wires, and the bulb lights up. What is the role of the battery in this circuit?
To act as a switch in the circuit
To provide a path for the current
To supply energy to the circuit
To increase the resistance in the circuit
Answer explanation
The battery supplies energy to the circuit, allowing current to flow and the light bulb to illuminate. It is not a switch, path, or resistance component.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
13 questions
Balanced Budget

Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Ordered Pairs and Coordinate Grid

Quiz
•
5th Grade
13 questions
Luiseño Indians Test

Quiz
•
3rd Grade - University
12 questions
STARBASE Gary Quiz

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Ordered Pairs Test

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
11 questions
Unit 7 Part 2

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
STEM quiz

Quiz
•
KG - 6th Grade
16 questions
3/21/25 - Extended Friday CFU

Quiz
•
4th Grade - University
Popular Resources on Wayground
55 questions
CHS Student Handbook 25-26

Quiz
•
9th Grade
18 questions
Writing Launch Day 1

Lesson
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Chaffey

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
PRIDE

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Algebra Review Topics

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
22 questions
6-8 Digital Citizenship Review

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Nouns, nouns, nouns

Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Lab Safety Procedures and Guidelines

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for Mathematics
25 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Finding Volume of Rectangular Prisms

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Volume of Rectangular Prism

Quiz
•
5th Grade
10 questions
Subtraction with Regrouping 8/5/24

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Number Words Challenge

Quiz
•
1st - 5th Grade
22 questions
Place Value 5th Grade

Quiz
•
4th - 5th Grade
20 questions
Multiplication Facts 1-12

Quiz
•
2nd - 5th Grade
20 questions
Place Value to Millions

Quiz
•
2nd - 5th Grade