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Worksheets5th Grade Science STAAR Review Marshall ISD
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 48mins
Which of these is NOT an inherited trait?
a bird building a nest
a turtle burying its eggs
a bear hibernating in winter
a horse pulling a plow
Fox squirrels live in the trees of city parks in Texas. Each spring they build nests of twigs and leaves in the tops of trees. They are also often found near park benches, waiting to be fed by visitors.
Which of these is a learned behavior of fox squirrels?
Having brown fur
Taking food from people
Having a long bushy tail
Having sharp claws
Which characteristic would a child NOT inherit from one or both of its parents?
freckles
hair style
eye color
dimples
A Bittern bird and the Key deer both live in Florida. The bird blends with its environment in the tall sawgrass. Also, it freezes when it feels threatened and points its head into the air to imitate the sawgrass. Key deer are brown, live in forests, and it also freezes when it senses danger.
What adaptations are similar between these two animals?
They both blend in their environment and they stay still when they feel threatened.
They both huddle together in other groups of animals to blend in.
They both use their small size to hide from predators.
They both use their speed to escape predators.
The difference in these structures is most closely related to --
Some grasses are adapted to grow in areas that have a hot and dry climate. Which population of grasses would be at the best advantage for this climate?
grass with short roots
blades of grass that are long and wide
grass that needs a large amount of water
grass with long roots
How do these body coverings help organisms in their environments?
Which of the following adaptations best explains how pine trees are able to prevent water loss or damage from freezing temperatures?
Pine trees have thick bark
Pine cones produce seeds.
Pine tree roots go deep underground.
Pine needles are thin and have a wax coating.
Rivers are home to many kinds of birds. Which feet are most likely the adaptation of a bird that swims in water to find food?
The function of these body coverings is similar because of --
A collard lemming has thick white fur and sharp claws, and a marsh rabbit has brown fur and is a good swimmer. Which animal would be best adapted to survive in an area in Texas with a warm climate?
the rabbit's brown fur helps it blend with its envrionment
the lemming's thick fur keeps it warm in the winter
the rabbit's swimming would scare predators away
the lemming could use its claws to defend itself
A plant is adapted to a forest with little sunlight. Identify the BEST adaptation this plant might have to ensure its survival.
extremely long root system
thick, waxy, spike covered leaves
ability to climb and trail upwards on taller trees
shallow root system near the surface
Why have lions adapted to have sharper teeth than cows?
Lions are consumers and cows are producers
Lions consume producers and cows consume animals
Lions are herbivores and cows are carnivores
Lions eat other consumers and cows eat producers
Which population of organisms would best be adapted to maneuver in a rocky, mountainous region?
a population of organisms with hooves
a population of with webbed feet
a population of organisms with no claws
a population of organisms with fur covering their feet
The tropical rain forest in Sumatra has an abundance of fruit and seeds. Birds use their beaks to crack open hard seeds and cut off pieces of fruit. Which bird is at the best advantage for surviving in this environment?
All of the birds have beaks equally suited for this environment
Bird B
Bird C
Bird D
Is this an open or closed circuit?
Open Circuit
Closed Circuit
Which switches must be closed to make both light A and light B turn on?
Switches 1 and 2
Switches 1 and 3
Switches 2 and 3
Switches 1, 2, and 3
When the switch is closed the buzzer will sound because -
A class prepared some electrical circuits using battery, connecting wires, and three light bulbs. Which of these circuits can make the three bulbs light?
A
B
C
D
Erosion
the movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice (e.g. glaciers)
process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, and ice
process by which exposed rock is broken down by rain, frost, wind, or other elements of weather
a physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally
This landform is formed by
water erosion
wind erosion
deposition
glaciers
Weathering
process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, and ice
the movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice (e.g. glaciers)
process by which exposed rock is broken down by rain, frost, wind, or other elements of weather
a physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally
This landform is formed by
water erosion
weathering
deposition of sediments
glaciers
The build up of land by the settlement of sediments and soil in a new location.
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
River
Deposition
the movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice (e.g. glaciers)
process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, and ice
process by which exposed rock is broken down by rain, frost, wind, or other elements of weather
a physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally
Glaciers are masses of ice that move slowly on land. Which of these features was most likely formed by a glacier?
A wide valley
A deep ocean
A lava flow
A mountain range
This landform is formed by
water erosion
wind erosion and deposition
glaciers
weathering
A deep gorge in the surface of Earth formed by the erosion of moving water and sand.
Valley
Delta
Canyon
Landform
This landform was formed by
ice erosion (from a glacier)
water erosion
wind erosion
weathering
How often does the Earth rotate?
Once each year.
Once each week.
Once each day.
Once each month.
The Sun rises in the ____________ and sets in the ____________.
east, west
west, east
north, south
south, north
Which statement correctly describes the Sun's apparent movement across the sky?
As Earth rotates on its axis every 24 hours, it makes the Sun appear to move across the sky.
As the Sun revolves around Earth, it moves across the sky.
Earth revolves around the Sun every 365 days, making the Sun appear to move across the sky.
The moon orbits around the Earth each month, making the Sun appear to move across the sky.
The earth rotates every
24 hours
15 hours
365 days
hour
About what time of day does this shadow represent?
7:00 AM
11:30 AM
12:05 PM
5:30 PM
On which side of a house in Texas should a window be placed so that the people inside the house can see the sunrise each day through the window?
North
South
East
West
Which of the following best explains what causes the apparent motion of the Sun through the sky?
The Sun is made of very hot gases.
Earth rotates on an axis.
Earth revolves around the Sun.
The Sun is at the center of the solar system.
In what direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?
West to east
North to south
East to west
South to north
Earth's _________________ makes it appear that the sun moves across the sky.
revolution
rotation
orbit
axis
Where does the sun rise?
North
South
East
West
At which location of the sun would the shadow of the light pole be the longest?
A at 11 a.m
B at noon
C at 2 p.m.
D at 6 p.m.
Cindy drew shadows of the tree in her backyard at 8:00 AM and again at 12:15 PM. Based on what you know about shadows, what do you think will happen to the tree’s shadow at 3:00 PM? Will the shadow at 3:00 PM be longer or shorter than the 12:15 PM shadow?
There will be no shadow
The shadow will be longer
The shadow will be the same
The shadow will be shorter
How does the sun's position in the sky seem like it changes in 1 day?
The sun rises in the north and sets in the south
The sun rises in the east, is overhead at noon, and sets in the west
The sun rises in the west, is overhead at noon, and sets in the east
Where does the sun set?
North
South
East
West
