
Grade 5 California Science Test (CAST) Practice Assessment
Authored by Steve Cowie
Social Studies
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes photosynthesis?
A process where plants release oxygen and use sugar
A process where plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
A process where plants only need water to survive
A process where plants consume other organisms for energy
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of an ecosystem?
To provide shelter for animals only
To maintain balance between living and non-living things
To produce oxygen only
To create mountains and valleys
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which force is responsible for pulling objects toward Earth's center?
Magnetic force
Friction
Gravity
Electric force
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when water changes from a liquid to a gas?
Condensation
Freezing
Melting
Evaporation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these represents a physical change?
Burning paper
Rusting iron
Cutting paper
Baking a cake
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary source of energy for Earth's weather patterns?
Wind
The Sun
Ocean currents
Earth's rotation
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of these is an example of inherited traits?
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