5th Grade Florida Science SSA

What is the water cycle?

• The process by which water is stored in lakes and rivers.

• The continuous process by which water moves from the earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• The method of filtering water for drinking purposes.

• The cycle of water used in industrial processes.

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

• The total number of species in a specific area.

• The genetic differences within a species.

• The number of individuals in a population.

What is the scientific method?

• A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

• A random approach to solving problems without any structured process.

• A method used exclusively in laboratory settings for conducting experiments.

• A way to gather data without any form of analysis.

What is a food chain?

• A circular pattern of energy flow in an ecosystem.

• A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

• A network of food webs that shows the interconnections between species.

• A method of food production in agriculture.

What is a control group in an experiment?

• The group that receives the experimental treatment.

• The group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.

• The group that is exposed to all variables in the experiment.

• The group that is randomly selected from the population.

What is the role of the oceans in the water cycle?

• The oceans are a key source and storage unit of water, playing a vital role in evaporation and precipitation.

• The oceans primarily serve as a barrier to prevent water loss from the atmosphere.

• The oceans are mainly responsible for the formation of clouds and storms.

• The oceans act as a filter for pollutants in the water cycle.

What is an adaptation?

• A characteristic that improves an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

• A type of food that organisms consume for energy.

• A method of communication between different species.

• A seasonal change in an organism's behavior.

What is a hypothesis?

• A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

• A definitive conclusion based on empirical evidence.

• A random guess about an outcome.

• A statement that cannot be tested.

What is photosynthesis?

• The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

• A method used by animals to convert food into energy.

• The way in which plants absorb water from the soil.

• A chemical reaction that occurs in the dark to produce energy.

What is a dependent variable?

• The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment.

• The variable that is manipulated by the researcher.

• The variable that remains constant throughout the experiment.

• The variable that is observed to determine its effect on the independent variable.