Grade 5 science exam 2025

What is mass described as?

• The amount of force gravity exerts on an object.

• Another way that matter is measured.

• The space an object occupies.

• The ability to do work.

What is a physical property?

• A characteristic that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance.

• The ability of a substance to burn.

• The process of converting one form of energy to another.

• The force that pulls objects towards the Earth.

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Ice

In which state of matter do particles have a strong attraction to each other and keep their shape?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

What happens to the volume of a liquid when it is poured from a tall, thin container into a short, wide container?

• It changes significantly.

• It stays the same.

• It increases.

• It decreases.

Which state of matter has no definite shape or definite volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is 'melting' defined as?

• The process of a solid changing to a liquid.

• The process of a liquid changing to a solid.

• The process of a liquid changing to a gas.

• The process of a gas changing to a liquid.

What is a compound formed by?

• Combining two elements.

• Combining different elements.

• Breaking down a molecule.

• Separating atoms.

What is an example of kinetic energy given in the text?

• A roller coaster at the top of the track.

• A flashlight with batteries.

• A roller coaster moving down the track.

• Food providing chemical energy.

What is thermal energy described as?

• The energy an object has because of its position.

• The total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

• Energy stored in batteries.

• The energy of light.