Grade 5 Science—Released Form

Kennedy measured the daily high temperature outside her home for four days. She compared these measurements to the average high temperature for her region using the table below.

• The recent temperatures are lower than the normal average for her region.

• The recent temperatures are higher than the normal average for her region.

• The season is changing because there is a large difference between recent temperatures and average high temperatures.

• The season is changing because there is a small difference between recent temperatures and average high temperatures.

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A meteorologist reads a barometer at 9:00 a.m. He reads it again in the afternoon and notices a significant drop in pressure. Which choice describes the most likely weather in the evening for that location?

• It will be a sunny, clear evening.

• It will be a hot and humid evening.

• There will be many storms.

• There will be a light breeze.

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Which statement best explains how the Gulf Stream affects the climate of North Carolina?

• The Gulf Stream pulls warm water from the north, making temperatures warmer during the winter and bringing more precipitation to the state.

• The Gulf Stream brings warm water from the south, making temperatures warmer during the winter and bringing more precipitation to the state.

• The Gulf Stream pushes winds eastward across the United States, preventing precipitation within the state.

• The Gulf Stream pushes wind westward across the ocean, making temperatures much cooler within the state.

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On a hot, humid day Max noticed water droplets had formed on the outside of his bedroom window. What caused water droplets to form on the window?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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The stomach helps break down food and move it throughout the body. This diagram shows the structure of the stomach. Select (click) three statements that correctly describe the stomach.

• Stomach tissue includes many different types of cells.

• Muscle tissue in the stomach is made of muscle cells.

• The stomach is an organ within the digestive system.

• Muscle cells and cells that line the inside of the stomach are made of stomach tissue.

• Stomach tissue is composed only of muscle cells.

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What will most likely happen to the squirrel population in an area if the trees are removed?

• The squirrel population in the area will not change.

• The squirrel population will move to another area.

• The squirrel population will increase because of an increase in predators.

• The squirrel population will decrease because of a decrease in predators.

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The data table below shows the population of otters in the rivers and streams of a region in North Carolina. Select (click) three statements the data table supports.

• The otters can find enough water resources to survive in either habitat.

• The river habitat can support a larger population of otters because rivers are larger than streams.

• The stream habitat is better suited to the otter population because streams are smaller and more secure than rivers.

• The populations of otters in both river and stream habitats decrease throughout the year as they use all available resources.

• The populations of otters in both river and stream habitats decrease in the winter because there are fewer available resources.

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Based on the diagram, how is the hawk classified?

• scavenger

• decomposer

• producer

• consumer

Jeremy is visiting a zoo and notices that the zebras are herding together in their habitat. Jeremy wonders why the zebras, even the babies, do this. Which question would most likely help him understand this behavior?

• Is it instinctual for zebras to herd together?

• Is there a limit on how many zebras can herd together?

• How many characteristics do the zebras in the herd share?

• How many zebras in the herd have similar color patterns?

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Which is an example of an inherited trait?

• favorite food

• reading fast

• language

• handedness

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