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5th Grade Science

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You need to collect ____________ in your experiment that supports your hypothesis.

a)

graphs

b)

plants

c)

microscopes

d)

data

2.

The _______________ during an experiment is what changes or is different.

a)

hypothesis

b)

conclusion

c)

variable

d)

conclusion

3.

_________________ is what stays the same during an experiment.

a)

data

b)

control

c)

variable

d)

research

4.

You use this instrument to measure temperature.

a)

sieve

b)

hot plate

c)

anemometer

d)

thermometer

5.

If you want to make tiny objects look bigger in the science lab you will use a _______________.

a)

rain gauge

b)

microscope

c)

telescope

d)

timer

6.

I need a ______________ to separate materials like rocks and water or marbles and sand.

a)

thermometer

b)

triple beam balance

c)

sieve

d)

beaker

7.

You use this instrument to measure mass - ____________________.

a)

triple beam balance

b)

timer

c)

graduated cylinder

d)

metric ruler

8.

The picture shows an athlete hitting a ball with a tennis racquet. What is the athlete demonstrating in the picture?

a)

Doing work by pushing the ball and changing its motion and position

b)

Changing the position but not the motion of the ball

c)

Doing work by pulling the racquet and changing the ball's position but not its motion

d)

Changing the position and motion of the ball without doing any work

9.

Students design an experiment to determine how much force is needed to move bricks with different masses slowly across a platform. Which procedure should student include in their design?

a)

conduct 5 trials, using a different spring scale to pull each brick

b)

conduct 5 trials, pulling each brick in the same way for each trial

c)

conduct 5 trials, using a different platform for each trial

d)

conduct 5 trials, pulling a different side of brick each time

10.
Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usuallly covered  with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep electricity from starting a fire?
a)
Plastic is a good insulator.
b)
Plastic can melt when heated.
c)
Plastic is softer than wire.
d)
Plastic conducts electricity.
11.
Erosion is one of the processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rock. Which of these best describes the process of erosion?
a)
Rocks are broken into smaller pieces that remain in the same location.
b)
Pressure compacts layers of sediment and turns them into rock.
c)
Pieces of rock or soil are carried from one place to another.
d)
Sediment grains fall to the bottom of a lake to form sedimentary layers.
12.
A student observing birds in a park records some ways that birds interact with living and nonliving parts of their environment. All the following  observations are was that a bird interacts with nonliving parts of its environment except______
a)
reacting to morning sunlight by singing
b)
drinking and taking a bath in a puddle of water
c)
responding to cold temperatures by fluffing its feathers
d)
feeding insects to its chicks
13.
A student made a list of activities that involve energy.  
-
1. Sharks chasing a school of fish
2. A toaster heating bread
3. A cell phone charging
4. A tree limb falling to the ground
5. Tomato plants absorbing sunlight
6. A canoe floating down a river
-
Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy? 
a)
Activities 1, 4, and 6 
b)
Activities 2, 4, and 5
c)
Activities 1 and 2 
d)
Activities 3, 5, and 6 
14.
A student combined powdered paint with water to make a small amount of a blue liquid paint mixture. The student left the paint mixture in an open container. Several days later the student found the container and observed that changes had occurred. What most likely happened to the mixture?
a)
The container was empty after the mixture evaporated into the air.  
b)
The paint evaporated, leaving only clear water in the container.
c)
The water evaporated, leaving only a dry blue solid in the container.  
d)
The liquid paint mixture was lighter in color after some water evaporated.  
15.
Tropical climates have warm temperatures and abundant sunlight all year. What must be available for plants in these climates to make their own food throughout the year?
a)
Bacteria 
b)
Birds  
c)
Shade
d)
Water
16.
A student puts four objects in a bucket filled with water. The objects are listed below. 
-
 Plastic ball
Glass marble
Metal paper clip
Wood block 
-
Which two objects are most likely less dense than the water?
a)
Wood block and metal paper clip
b)
Plastic ball and glass marble
c)
Metal paper clip and glass marble
d)
Wood block and plastic ball
17.
Most alternative energy resources produce more energy at certain times. Which combination can produce a steady flow of energy from only alternative resources 24 hours a day year-round? 
a)
Geothermal and natural gas
b)
Hydroelectric and geothermal 
c)
Solar and petroleum 
d)
Wind and coal 
18.
What would most likely happen to the carbon dioxide–oxygen cycle if Earth’s large forests were all cut down?
a)
 There would be more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere because fewer plants would be using it to produce their own food.
b)
The remaining plants would stop producing carbon dioxide, and animals would use less oxygen.
c)
The remaining plants would produce more oxygen, and animals would produce less carbon dioxide.
d)
There would be more oxygen in the atmosphere because fewer plants would be using it to produce their own food.
19.
Which of these is not soluble in water?
a)
Oil
b)
Salt
c)
Honey
d)
Sugar
20.

Which of the following explains why we have night and day?

a)

the phase of the moon

b)

the rotation of Earth on its axis

c)

the revolution of Earth around the sun

d)

the alignment of planets

21.

Sheila is classifying the rocks in her collection. She knows that limestone often contains fossils. In which category of rock should she classify these rocks?

a)

igneous

b)

granite

c)

metamorphic

d)

sedimentary

22.

Bethany and Ian are each given a sample of the mineral quartz and asked to compare their samples. Bethany is given a sample of smoky quartz, and Ian is given a sample of rose quartz. Which property is least likely to be the same for the two samples?

a)

cleavage

b)

color

c)

hardness

d)

streak

23.

The picture shows coal, one of Earth's energy resources.

Why is coal a nonrenewable resource?

a)

It is difficult to mine because it is deep inside Earth.

b)

It is a resource that can easily be replaced as it is used.

c)

It is a resource that cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

d)

It is the resource that fuels many power plants that make electricity.

24.

Wind, water, and ice are involved in both weathering and erosion. However, weathering and erosion are two different processes. Which sentence below states a difference between weathering and erosion?

a)

Erosion moves rocks to a new location.

b)

Weathering moves rocks from place to place.

c)

Erosion breaks down rocks but doesn't move them.

d)

Weathering moves rocks without breaking them down.

25.

Plants need many things in order to make their own food. Which of the following best describes what plants need to make their own food?

a)

a plant uses soil, sunlight and oxygen

b)

a plant uses sunlight, carbon dioxide and water

c)

a plant uses sunlight, carbon dioxide and oxygen

d)

a plant uses soil, sunlight and water

26.
What is weathering?
a)
The breaking down or disintegration of substances such as rocks and minerals.
b)
The movement of sediment or soil from one location to another by means of water, ice, or wind.
c)
When particles carried by water, ice, or wind are deposited (dropped) in another location.
27.
What is erosion?
a)
The breaking down or disintegration of substances such as rocks and minerals.
b)
The movement of soil from one location to another by means of water, ice, or wind.
c)
When particles carried by water, ice, or wind are deposited (dropped) in another location.
28.
What is deposition?
a)
The breaking down or disintegration of substances such as rocks and minerals.
b)
The movement of sediment or soil from one location to another by means of water, ice, or wind.
c)
When particles carried by water, ice, or wind are deposited (dropped) in another location.
29.
What is this an example of?
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
30.
What is this an example of?
a)
weathering 
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
31.
Ponds filling up with sediment and becoming marshes is an example of...
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
32.
Rain washing away soil from a hillside is an example of...
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
33.
Caves being formed by acid rain dissolving underground limestone is an example of...
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
34.
Glaciers scraping rocks across the earth's surface is an example of...
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
35.
Rocks being made smooth by tumbling across a streambed is an example of...
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
36.
Deltas forming at the mouths of rivers is an example of...
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
37.
mechanical energy is not when
a)
 a mirror reflects light
b)
a car moves
c)
a windmill spins
d)
a wheel turns
38.
if a students wants to move an object to the East, he should push from the 
a)
East
b)
West 
c)
South
d)
North
39.
which is not an example of an inherited trait
a)
how tall a person is
b)
a person's eye color
c)
a cut on person's hand
d)
foot size
40.
when a bird flies, it uses ________________
energy
a)
light
b)
sound
c)
electrical 
d)
mechanical
41.
which is a learned behavior?
a)
a dog barking when threatened
b)
a dog's hair color
c)
a dog returning the same place for food everyday
d)
a dog breathing
42.
What is this type of ecosystem (biom)  is this?
a)
savanna
b)
tundra
c)
rainforest
d)
alpine
43.
___________________________________ has meteor craters and water on the surface
a)
sun
b)
moon
c)
Earth
44.
How do trees obtain energy?
a)
they produce food through photoynthesis
b)
they eat grass
c)
they absorb nutrients from decomposing pants and animals
d)
they eat animals
45.
What do humans breath in and plants release into the air?
a)
carbon dioxide
b)
oxygen
c)
helium
d)
air
46.
Where does the sun rise?
a)
East
b)
West
c)
South
d)
North
47.
How is a canyon formed?
a)
glaciers that eroded the rock
b)
ice wedging
c)
floods eroded the rock
d)
wind eroded the rock
48.
What formed this valley?
a)
wind erosion
b)
water erosion
c)
a glacier
d)
flooding
49.
If you wanted to test the effect of gravity on an object, which set of materials should you choose?
a)
battery, wires, lightbulbs
b)
hot plate, water, thermometer
c)
two different types of balls, metric ruler
d)
two cups, two different types of soil, water and seeds
50.
The Smiths notice a bird flying into a window.  The bird flies into the window because light - 
a)
travels through the window
b)
reflects from the window
c)
refracts around the window
d)
reflects around the window
51.
Which statement describes weather, rather than climate?
a)
The weather is usually hot and humid year around
b)
The destination has hot summers and cold winters
c)
The summer temperatures average between 29 and 35 degrees
d)
The humidity level on Tuesday was 30%
52.
A class learns about fossil fuels.  They learn that coal, oil and natural gas are classified as nonrenewable resources because they take so long to form.  How can the class conserve fossil fuels?
a)
Use both sides of notebook paper
b)
Arrange a car pool to and from school
c)
Create a backyard compost pile
d)
Plant flowers in front of the school
53.
Students conduct an investigation to observe the Sun's movement.   Which safety procedure should students following during this investigation?
a)
Wear gloves and goggles
b)
Keep loose hair tied back
c)
Never look directly at the Sun
d)
Record all data in science notebooks
54.
Students conduct and investigation to determine which substances are soluble in water.  All of the following have the property of solubility in water EXCEPT - 
a)
sugar cubes
b)
salt crystals
c)
cooking oil
d)
food coloring
55.
Which testable question could be used to investigate the effects of force on an object?
a)
Why do toy cars move?
b)
Which type of battery lasts the longest?
c)
Where can magnets be purchased?
d)
Do balls roll faster on rough or smooth surfaces?
56.
Which of the following is a learned behavior of a kitten?
a)
Having gray fur
b)
Playing with yarn
c)
Drinking Water
d)
Having two ears
57.
A bear receives the energy it needs to survive after it -
a)
drinks plenty of water
b)
eats fish and berries
c)
takes a nap
d)
rests in the sunlight
58.
All of the following are poor insulators of electricity EXCEPT -
a)
penny
b)
nail
c)
eraser
d)
paperclip
59.
Which mixture can be separated using a coffee filter?
a)
rocks and sand
b)
sand and water
c)
lemon juice and water
d)
sand and iron filings
60.
Plants are known as producers because they produce their own food.  How do producers receive the energy for this process?
a)
By consuming soil nutrients
b)
By absorbing sunlight
c)
By releasing water
d)
By producing oxygen
61.
What physical property of matter can be measured using the triple beam balance?
a)
length
b)
height
c)
volume
d)
mass
62.
Which of the following shows conservation of natural resources?
a)
Throw litter on the side of a highway
b)
Write on both sides of notebook paper
c)
Leave the water running while brushing teeth.
d)
Leave the lights on when exiting a room.
63.
If students could rotate the globe quickly or slowly and the globe could rotate only at the rate that Earth actually rotates, about how long would each complete rotation take?
a)
30 Days
b)
60 Minutes
c)
24 Hours
d)
365 Days
64.
A student observes ice forming on the edge of a school building. At what temperature did the water outside the school building most likely begin to change to ice? 
a)
100 C.
b)
32 C.
c)
25 C.
d)
0 C.
65.
Animals and plants use substances that cycle through the environment. Which substance is needed by plants to survive and is released into the environment by animals?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Salt
c)
Sugar
d)
Oxygen
66.
Each school year for 30 years, the amount of rain that fell at a school was measure and recorded. Tracking rainfall over a long period provides the most information about which characteristic of an area?
a)
Climate
b)
Temperature of the day
c)
Weather
d)
Type of soil
67.
The roots of the prickly pear cactus spread out in a wide underground network. How does this type of root system benefit a prickly pear cactus?
a)
By producing fruit and storing water
b)
By capturing sunlight and getting rid of waste materials
c)
By absorbing water and supporting the plant in loose, sandy soil
d)
By releasing nutrients into the sandy soil and taking in oxygen
68.
Prairie dogs eat plants and dig underground tunnels. Prairie dog tunnels help breakup hard prairie soils, and the animals’ waste adds nutrients to the soil. In the past,large groups of prairie dogs lived in many parts of the U.S. Great Plains, but people have destroyed most of these colonies.  Which of these will most likely happen when prairie dogs are removed from an area?
a)
The population of predators that eat prairie dogs will decrease.
b)
The population of plants that prairie dogs eat will decrease.
c)
The nutrients in the soil will increase.
d)
The number of underground tunnels will increase.

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