NC Check-Ins 2.0 Grade 5 Science—Physical

What happens to the weight of a sheet of paper when the sheet of paper is shredded?

• The total weight of the shredded pieces is less than the weight of the sheet of paper.

• The total weight of the shredded pieces is greater than the weight of the sheet of paper.

• The total weight of the shredded pieces equals the weight of the sheet of paper.

• The total weight of the shredded pieces cannot be determined once the sheet of paper is shredded.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Oliver has an ice cube and a cup of liquid water. What could Oliver do to show that the ice cube and liquid water are the same substance?

• chill the liquid water until it freezes

• put the ice cube into a different cup

• measure the temperature of the water

• weigh the ice cube and the liquid water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What was the ball’s position at 5 seconds?

• 10 centimeters

• 30 centimeters

• 50 centimeters

• 70 centimeters

Malika rolls a ball across a flat, horizontal floor. Eventually the ball comes to a stop without hitting anything. Which choice best explains why the ball comes to a stop?

• because of the mass of the ball

• because of gravity acting on the ball

• because of friction acting on the ball

• because of the force of the roll on the ball

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Donald and Janet ran a race against each other around their school's track. Donald finished the race in 8 minutes, and Janet finished in 7 minutes. Which statement best explains the difference in time?

• Donald ran with a faster speed than Janet.

• Janet ran with a faster speed than Donald.

• Both runners ran with the same speed.

• Both runners finished at the same time.

A pot containing 500 mL of water is brought to a boil. Later, the pot contains 400 mL of boiling water. Why is there a difference in the amount of water in the pot?

• The water gained mass as it boiled.

• 100 mL of water was added to the pot.

• The water contained salt that evaporated.

• 100 mL of water changed into water vapor.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Jennifer rode her bike during the fall months. She left it outside during the winter, and snow fell and covered the bike. In the spring, the snow melted. Jennifer then noticed the bike was covered in rust. Which of Jennifer’s observations is evidence of a new substance forming?

• riding the bike

• snow covering the bike

• snow melting

• rust forming on the bike

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which claim do the measurements support?

• A. Heating the wire increases the wire’s length.

• B. Heating the wire decreases the wire’s length.

• C. Long wires heat up faster than short wires.

• D. Short wires heat up faster than long wires.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Why does a person weigh less on the moon than on Earth?

• because there is no friction on the moon

• because the atmosphere on Earth is heavy

• because the moon is rotating faster than Earth

• because the gravitational force is lower on the moon

Which statement best describes Charlie’s run?

• A. Charlie began the race accelerating faster than the other runners, but did not finish the race.

• B. Charlie began the race running in the wrong direction, then turned around and finished the race last.

• C. Charlie began the race at a constant pace, then increased his acceleration and finished the race first.

• D. Charlie began the race at a constant pace, then took a break before accelerating to finish in last place.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1