Quiz about Science Quiz – Grade 5

Question 1

What is the basic unit of life?

Accepted Answer

Cell

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Atom

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Molecule

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Tissue

Question 2

Which of these is a solid?

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Ice

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Water

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Steam

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Oxygen

Question 3

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars

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Earth

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Jupiter

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Venus

Question 4

Which sense helps you taste food?

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Taste

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Sight

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Smell

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Hearing

Question 5

Water changes from liquid to gas during:

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Evaporation

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Freezing

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Melting

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Condensation

Question 6

What do plants need to make food?

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Sunlight, water, carbon dioxide

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Soil and rocks

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Oxygen and nitrogen

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Air and wind

Question 7

What force pulls objects toward the Earth?

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Friction

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Electricity

Question 8

Which of these is a source of light?

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Sun

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Moon

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Earth

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Rock

Question 9

What do bees collect from flowers?

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Nectar

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Water

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Soil

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Sunlight

Question 10

Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?

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Heart

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Lungs

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Brain

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Stomach

Question 11

Which is a non-living thing?

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Rock

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Tree

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Fish

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Bird

Question 12

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury

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Earth

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Mars

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Venus

Question 13

What gas do humans breathe in?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 14

Which part of the plant absorbs water?

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Root

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Stem

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Leaf

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Flower

Question 15

Which type of energy comes from the Sun?

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All of the above

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Heat

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Light

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Solar

Question 16

What do we call animals that eat only plants?

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Herbivores

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Carnivores

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Omnivores

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Insects

Question 17

Which of these is a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

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Ice

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Rock

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Sand

Question 18

What is the center of our solar system?

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Sun

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Moon

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Earth

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Mars

Question 19

Which part of the body helps you breathe?

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Lungs

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Heart

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Stomach

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Brain

Question 20

Which is a natural resource?

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Water

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Plastic

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Pencil

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Book

Question 21

Which property of water allows insects to walk on it?

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Cohesion

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Adhesion

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Density

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Solubility

Question 22

Why do objects fall to the ground when dropped?

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Friction

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Push

Question 23

Which of these animals is a predator?

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Lion

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Deer

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Cow

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Rabbit

Question 24

Which type of rock is formed from lava?

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Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Fossil

Question 25

Which adaptation helps a camel survive in the desert?

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Humps for water storage

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Sharp teeth

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Thick fur for cold

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Wings to fly

Question 26

Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

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Outer core

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Crust

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Mantle

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Inner core

Question 27

Which material allows electricity to pass through it easily?

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Copper

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 28

Which type of animal lays eggs?

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Birds

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Mammals

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Dolphins

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Humans

Question 29

Why do leaves appear green?

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Because of chlorophyll

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Because of water

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Because of sunlight

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Because of soil

Question 30

What is the process by which plants make food called?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Digestion

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Fermentation

Question 31

Which of these is an example of physical change?

Accepted Answer

Melting ice

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Burning wood

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Rusting iron

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Cooking an egg

Question 32

Which part of the body controls thinking?

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Brain

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Heart

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Lungs

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Stomach

Question 33

Which type of energy comes from moving water?

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Hydropower

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Thermal

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Solar

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Wind

Question 34

Which of these is a renewable resource?

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Sunlight

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 35

Which instrument measures temperature?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Scale

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Ruler

Question 36

Why do fish have gills?

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To breathe underwater

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To eat food

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To move fast

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To see clearly

Question 37

Which of these is a decomposer?

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Mushroom

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Lion

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Cow

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Rabbit

Question 38

What is friction?

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Force that slows down motion

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Force that pushes objects together

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Force that pulls objects up

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Force that moves objects forward

Question 39

Which of these is a conductor of heat?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 40

Which layer of the Earth is solid?

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Crust

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Outer core

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Mantle

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None

Question 41

Which of these animals hibernate in winter?

Accepted Answer

Bears

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Lions

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Monkeys

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Dogs

Question 42

Which organ helps remove waste from the blood?

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Kidney

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Liver

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Heart

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Lungs

Question 43

Why does ice float on water?

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Because it is less dense

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Because it is heavier

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Because it melts

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Because it is cold

Question 44

What could be the reason for the yellow leaves?

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Overwatering or lack of sunlight

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Plant is healthy

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Plant needs fertilizer

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It is winter

Question 45

Which tool is best for measuring the mass of a rock?

Accepted Answer

Balance scale

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Ruler

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Thermometer

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Stopwatch

Question 46

Which is the best way to conserve water at home?

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Fixing leaks and using less water

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Leaving taps running

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Throwing water on the floor

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Washing car daily

Question 47

Analyze: A magnet attracts some objects but not others. Why?

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Only metal objects are magnetic

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All objects are magnetic

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Plastic is attracted

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Wood is magnetic

Question 48

Predict what will happen if a plant does not get sunlight.

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It will weaken or die

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It will grow taller

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It will turn green

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It will produce more flowers

Question 49

Which of these shows cause and effect?

Accepted Answer

The fire alarm rang because smoke filled the room.

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The sun is shining.

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I like ice cream.

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Birds fly in the sky.

Question 50

Compare: How are reptiles different from mammals?

Accepted Answer

Reptiles lay eggs; mammals give live birth

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Reptiles have fur

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Mammals lay eggs

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Reptiles have hair

Question 51

Identify the best way to test which material is the best insulator.

Accepted Answer

Compare heat transfer in different materials

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Touch each material

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Look at the materials

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Ask a friend

Question 52

Which adaptation helps a fish survive in water?

Accepted Answer

Gills to extract oxygen

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Wings to fly

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Fur to keep warm

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Legs to walk

Question 53

A farmer rotates crops each season. Why?

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To improve soil nutrients and reduce pests

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To waste time

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To confuse animals

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To grow same crops

Question 54

Which observation shows physical change?

Accepted Answer

Ice melting into water

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Paper burning

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Metal rusting

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Milk spoiling

Question 55

Which of these best explains renewable vs. non-renewable resources?

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Renewable can be replaced; non-renewable cannot

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All resources are renewable

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All resources are non-renewable

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Renewable resources are expensive

Question 56

A volcano erupts, covering a village in ash. Which statement is an effect?

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Crops destroyed, homes damaged

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Lava becomes rock

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Mountains form

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Ash falls

Question 57

Why is it important to recycle?

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Reduces waste, saves resources, protects the environment

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Increases energy use

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Creates more waste

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Pollutes water

Question 58

A scientist notices a plant grows faster in sunlight than in shade. What conclusion can be drawn?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight helps plant growth

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Plants do not need sunlight

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Water is harmful

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Shade is better

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