Worksheets5th Science EOG Review 5
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which best describes why winds at the beach change direction between day and night?
a)
because the temperatures over land and over water change
b)
because warm air over land sinks and stays in place over land
c)
because cool air rises and is replaced by warm air from the ocean
d)
because cool air sinks and stays in place over land
2.
Which is true of the seasonal weather patterns of places that are at the same latitude?
a)
They have the same wind patterns.
b)
They have the same amount of rain.
c)
They have the same intensity of sunlight.
d)
They have the same kinds of severe weather.
3.
Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?
a)
A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation.
b)
A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.
c)
A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.
4.
Which best explains how clouds are classified?
A
B
C
A
B
C
a)
by the elevation at which they are found
b)
by the amount of dust particles in the cloud
c)
by the temperature at which the cloud formed
5.
When tropical air masses move into North Carolina, which most likely occurs?
a)
an increase in temperature
b)
an increase in air pollution
c)
an increase in atmospheric pressure
d)
an increase in the number of cirrus clouds
6.
Which best explains why North Carolina’s winter weather could vary from what is normally predicted during a La Niña event?
a)
A slight dip in the jet stream could bring colder weather.
b)
Prevailing westerlies will push air masses from west to east.
c)
Cold air from the Gulf Stream could interact with the jet stream and cause winter storms.
d)
Strong surface currents can push hurricane storms away from the North Carolina coastline.
7.
In which direction do weather patterns move in the United States?ABC
a)
south to north
b)
west to east
c)
east to west
8.
What is the cause of rising surface temperatures of the Pacific Ocean, drought in the western United States, and flooding on the Pacific coast of South America?
a)
the Gulf Stream
b)
the jet stream
c)
La Niña
d)
El Niño
9.
Many summer storms in North Carolina are caused by air masses moving from which area?
a)
Virginia
b)
Africa
c)
Pacific Ocean
d)
Gulf of Mexico
10.
Which best describes the similarities between grasslands and forests?
a)
Grasslands have moderate temperatures like forest ecosystems.
b)
Grasslands have plentiful grasses and trees like many forests.
c)
Grasslands are dry like most forests.
11.
What best describes both marshes and swamps?
a)
Most of the plants in marshes and swamps are trees.
b)
Most of the plants in marshes and swamps are grasses.
c)
Most of the plants in marshes are trees. Most of the plants in swamps are grasses.
d)
Most of the plants in marshes are grasses. Most of the plants in swamps are trees.
12.
How are consumers generally classified?
a)
by the amount of food they eat
b)
by the size of their tracks
c)
by the type of food they eat
d)
by the way they digest their food
13.
Which best explains why producers are an important part of an ecosystem?
a)
They pass the Sun’s energy on to other organisms.
b)
They pass energy from consumers to decomposers.
c)
They make their own energy and pass it on to other producers.
d)
They pass energy from first-level consumers to second-level consumers.
14.
Which group lists only decomposers?
a)
tadpoles, frogs, and algae
b)
detritus, crayfish, and turtles
c)
bacteria, earthworms, and fungi
15.
Which best describes the producers of an ecosystem?
a)
They provide food to herbivores.
b)
They provide food to decomposers.
c)
They provide hydrogen to the atmosphere.
d)
They provide carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
16.
In a grassland ecosystem, lions prey on wildebeest. The population of lions has declined steadily because of illegal hunting. What will most likely happen to the population of wildebeest?
a)
The wildebeest population will increase.
b)
The wildebeest population will decrease.
c)
The wildebeest population will remain the same.
17.
Which best describes what would happen if the wetlands were to dry up?
a)
Fewer amphibian and reptile eggs would develop.
b)
Amphibians and reptiles would find another source of prey.
c)
Amphibians and reptiles would lay eggs and develop on dry land.
18.
Which is most likely an effect of construction on a forest ecosystem?
a)
Construction will decrease the amount of sunlight for the ecosystem.
b)
Construction will increase the amount of food for organisms in the ecosystem.
c)
Construction will increase the number of trees and smaller plants growing in the ecosystem.
d)
Construction will decrease the amount of natural cover and nesting places for organisms in the ecosystem.
19.
Which best explains why sunlight is important in an ecosystem?
a)
Sunlight is the main source of food in an ecosystem.
b)
Sunlight helps the animals in the ecosystem to mate.
c)
Sunlight provides energy for producers in the ecosystem.
d)
Sunlight heats the soil to increase the nutrients for the consumers.
20.
What conditions are necessary for heat conduction to occur between two objects?
a)
The objects must be surrounded by air or water.
b)
Two objects at different temperatures are touching one another.
c)
Two objects at different temperatures are located close to one another.
d)
One object must emit energy as light and heat and another object absorbs the energy.
21.
On very hot days, animals will often find a patch of dirt on the ground to lay in to keep cool. Which best explains how laying on the ground and dirt keeps the animal cool?
a)
The coolness from the ground is transferred to the animals body, lowering the animals body temperature.
b)
Dirt on the ground protects the animal from the heat in the air, lowering the animal's body temperature.
c)
The animal's body temperature does not change, but the dirt makes the animal feel cooler.
d)
Heat from the animals body is transferred to the ground, lowering the animal's body temperature.
22.
Why would aluminum foil be a good choice to wrap food that needs to be kept cool outside?
a)
The properties of the foil absorb the heat out of the food.
b)
The properties of the foil reflect the temperature of the food back on itself.
c)
The shiny surface of the foil reflects the heat of the sun and helps to keep some heat out.
d)
The shiny surface of the foil absorbs the heat of the sun but keeps it away from the food.
23.
Manuel was having trouble opening a new glass jar of pickles. His father told Manuel to hold the metal lid of the jar under running hot water for a few seconds, then try again. Then the lid opened easily. What is the most likely reason Manuel’s father suggested using hot water to loosen the lid?
a)
Glass contracts when it is heated.
b)
Metals expand when they are heated.
c)
Metals are easier to grip when they are warm.
d)
Hot water reduces friction between metal and glass.
24.
By artificial selection, certain traits have been selected to be passed on to the offspring in certain tomato plants. Which traits have been strongly influenced by genetics in these tomato plants?
a)
length of the vines
b)
depth of the plant roots
c)
direction the plant grows
d)
color and shape of the fruit
25.
Katie observes three birds sitting on a tree branch in her yard. All three birds are red with brown on their chests. Which best explains why the three birds have similar appearances?
a)
The birds have similar diets.
b)
The birds live in the same habitat.
c)
The birds are sitting in the same tree.
d)
The birds are members of the same population.
26.
Which characteristic do all reptiles share?
a)
They swim.
b)
They eat worms.
c)
They have scaly skin.
27.
Which trait does a cactus seedling inherit from its parents?
a)
the amount of water it absorbs
b)
the length of its spines
c)
the type of organism that pollinates its flowers
d)
the number of organisms that consume its fruit
28.
Which best describes an inherited trait?
a)
a characteristic one chooses to express
b)
a characteristic one receives from the food one eats
c)
a characteristic that is passed on from one’s parents
d)
a characteristic that is influenced by one’s surroundings
29.
Which best explains why a child may look like his father but is not able to play basketball as well as him?
a)
Physical characteristics are inherited, but the ability to shoot a basketball is not.
b)
The ability to shoot a basketball is inherited, but physical characteristics are not.
c)
The child chooses to look like his father, but he does not choose to play basketball.
30.
Which of these is an inherited trait?
a)
dimples
b)
favorite color
c)
driving ability
d)
long hair
31.
Nancy is the only person in her family who cannot swim. Which best explains why she is different?
a)
The ability to swim is transferable from one person to another.
b)
The ability to swim is based on height and weight.
c)
The ability to swim is inherited.
d)
The ability to swim is learned.
32.
All cheetahs in a population resemble each other. Which is a characteristic that results from environmental influence and differs among members of the population?
a)
patterned fur
b)
height and weight
c)
long, muscular legs
d)
yellow-colored eyes
33.
Two toy race cars are going to be raced down the same ramp. Which information is most helpful in predicting which car will win the race?
a)
slope of the ramp
b)
length of the ramp
c)
volume of the cars
d)
mass of the cars
34.
What causes a ball to move through the air when it is thrown?
a)
gravity
b)
force
c)
friction
d)
heat
35.
Which factor is most helpful in lowering an object with the use of a pulley?
a)
friction, because it makes the object move at a constant rate
b)
friction, because it helps speed up the object’s movement
c)
gravity, because it allows the object to resist any change
d)
gravity, because it pulls down on the object
36.
Suzy’s trip to the store takes 30 minutes. She stays inside the store for 10 minutes before returning home. She follows the exact same route home, making her total trip time one hour and twenty minutes. Which statement best describes Suzy’s motion?
a)
She slows down on the return trip.
b)
She speeds up on the return trip.
c)
Her speed remains constant.
d)
Her speed gains momentum.
37.
What is necessary to determine the speed of an object?
a)
the mass and volume of the object
b)
the shape of the object and the distance it moved
c)
the mass of the object and the time it took to move
d)
the distance moved by the object and the time it took to move
38.
What was the average speed of a car that traveled 180 miles in 3 hours? (speed = distance ÷ time)
a)
55 mph
b)
60 mph
c)
180 mph
d)
540 mph
39.
Which would most likely produce more precipitation?
a)
decreased runoff
b)
increased evaporation
c)
decreased transpiration
40.
In the water cycle, where does water go after reaching the ocean?
a)
The water flows into a river.
b)
The water falls from the clouds.
c)
The water sinks to the ocean floor.
d)
The water changes into water vapor.
41.
How does the Sun most affect the water cycle?
a)
The Sun causes the ocean water to evaporate.
b)
The Sun creates water droplets in the clouds.
c)
The Sun forces water to drain back into the ocean.
d)
The Sun makes the clouds produce precipitation.
42.
The sun shines on the lake and water vapor rises from the lake into the atmosphere. The vapor cools and becomes water droplets in the clouds. The droplets return to Earth as rain, snow, or hail in a continuous cycle. Which is the correct sequence for these processes?
a)
condensation, evaporation, and runoff
b)
runoff, transpiration, and evaporation
c)
evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
d)
precipitation, evaporation, and transpiration
43.
Which statement is true of evaporation on a cloudy day?
a)
Evaporation does not occur on a cloudy day.
b)
Evaporation occurs at a faster rate on a cloudy day.
c)
Evaporation occurs at a slower rate on a cloudy day.
44.
Snowfall is an example of which process?
a)
precipitation
b)
condensation
c)
evaporation
45.
The Walker family went on vacation and left 2.7 kilograms of milk in their refrigerator. The milk began to spoil, and there were lumps in it when the Walkers returned home. Which is most likely the mass of the spoiled milk?
a)
1.4 kg
b)
2.7 kg
c)
5.4 kg
d)
8.1 kg
46.
Which best describes what happens when water condenses on a glass?
a)
A physical change occurs, because the water changes form.
b)
A physical change occurs, because the water changes color.
c)
A chemical change occurs, because the water gives off light.
d)
A chemical change occurs, because the water forms a new substance.
47.
Which is an example of a change that will produce a new substance?
a)
A piece of wood is burned and turns to ash.
b)
A glass jar breaks into smaller shards of glass.
c)
A puddle of water evaporates into water vapor.
d)
A piece of paper gets wet and is shredded apart.
48.
In which can the original substances involved in the change most likely be recovered?
a)
a piece of iron rusting
b)
a pan of cookies baking
c)
a piece of wood burning
d)
a container of juice freezing
49.
Which is an example of a single-celled organism?
a)
acorn
b)
amoeba
c)
honey bee
50.
Which organisms are capable of surviving as a single cell?
a)
bacteria
b)
humans
c)
plants
51.
Which best describes a function of both multi-celled and single-celled organisms?
a)
to create specialized tissues
b)
to rely on specialized cells to complete certain tasks
c)
to obtain energy from nutrients to maintain life and growth
52.
How are rabbits different from bacteria?
a)
Rabbits need only a single cell to complete all life functions while bacteria need multiple cells to survive.
b)
Rabbits need multiple cells to complete all life functions while bacteria only need a single cell to survive.
c)
Rabbits need multiple cells to complete all life functions while bacteria do not need any cells to survive.
d)
Rabbits complete all life functions with one single cell while bacteria do not need any cells to survive.
53.
Which is an example of a single-celled organism?
a)
fish
b)
fungi
c)
human
d)
tree
54.
Which is an example of a function the muscular system performs?
a)
Voluntary muscles pump blood through the body.
b)
Skeletal muscles keep a body’s joints working properly.
c)
Cardiac muscles move bones and hold a body’s skeleton in place.
d)
Smooth muscles help move food through the organs they surround.
55.
Which best describes the way the digestive and muscular systems are related?
a)
Swallowed food is pushed through the esophagus.
b)
The diaphragm, above the intestines, inflates and deflates.
c)
Nutrients are transported to the bones to help them function.
d)
The heart absorbs oxygen and nutrients from various parts of the body.
56.
Which system is most closely associated with the brain?
a)
nervous
b)
muscular
c)
circulatory
d)
respiratory
57.
Which is most directly connected to the circulatory system?
a)
nose
b)
lungs
c)
mouth
d)
trachea
58.
Which example best shows structures that make up the digestive system in the human body?
a)
heart, blood, vessels
b)
nose, trachea, lungs
c)
brain, spinal cord, nerves
d)
esophagus, stomach, intestines
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