WorksheetsSaunders 5th Grade- Science Spiral Review 1 (VA SOL)
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 56mins
When Earth is seen from outer space it looks mostly blue because it's mostly covered with
ice
mountains
oceans
deserts
A fungus is found growing on dead leaves on the forest floor. The fungus is an example of
decomposer
carnivore
predator
producer
Based on the table, how much rain should a scientist have predicted for May of 2011 in Norfork?
12-17 inches
18-23 inches
15-20 inches
21-26 inches
Which of these best explains why the sun is not visible at night?
The moon blocks the sun from view.
The sun stops creating light at night.
That side of the Earth faces away from the sun.
That side of the sun faces away from Earth
A model of a plate boundary is shown. What likely happens as the plate slides past each other?
A mountain forms.
An earthquake occurs.
The ocean floor widens.
Magma comes to the surface.
According to the picture, which of these is an inference rather than an observation?
This animal has hair.
This animal is arching its back.
This animal has a tail.
This animal is frightened.
To make an electromagnet, a conductor should be coiled around —
a glass tube
a roll of paper
iron nail
a wooden stick
Early scientists most likely saw a discharge of electricity for the first time when observing a
a waterfall
lightening storm
a rainbow
volcano erupting
Which of these will most likely happen to the balloon as the chemicals react?
it will inflate
it will float
it will break
it will change color
An object is traveling north at a speed of 12 kph Which characteristic is being described?
Matter
Motion
Volume
Temperature
The diagram shows a model of the ocean floor. Which number identifies the continental slope?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following is the best observation of the refraction of light?
Looking at oneself in a mirror
Looking at a shadow of an object.
Viewing an object through an open window
Viewing an object partially in water
Which picture shows an object that has kinetic energy?
A
B
C
D
When comparing the masses and volumes of three marbles, which two instruments should be used?
Balance and graduated cylinder
Centimeter ruler and thermometer
Graduated cylinder and centimeter ruler
Thermometer and balance
Which of these is a function of a leaf?
Carrying nutrients throughout the plant
Creating shade for the plant
Converting soil energy to sugar
Absorbing water from the ground
Sonar helps people find which information about an object?
Color
Location
Weight
Temperature
Which of these often occur as the Earth’s crustal plates move?
Hurricanes
Floods
Earthquakes
Tornadoes
Which energy transformation most likely occurs in a steam iron?
Electrical energy changes to heat energy.
Mechanical energy changes to heat energy.
Electrical energy changes to sound energy.
Mechanical energy changes to light energy.
Which of these human activities in a forest has a positive effect on the ecosystem?
Clearing the land to build new homes
Building a new highway through the area
Cutting down trees to make farmland
Planting new trees where old ones were cut down
Which part of an automobile is transparent?
Door handle
Hubcap
Side mirror
Windshield
All of the populations of species in an area make up a —
region
family
niche
community
In this food web, which two organisms could be harmed if the mouse population were to decline?
Deer and caterpillar
Oak and grass
Wolf and snake
Hawk and songbird
Which of these organisms has cells with cell walls?
A bluebird
A pine tree
A ladybug
A fox squirrel
Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?
Crust
Inner core
Outer core
Mantle
The surface of the Moon is made up of —
large bodies of water
swirling gases
a mixture of gases and water
craters, highlands, and flat areas
Which is the best tool for measuring the temperature of lake water?
Thermometer
Meter stick
Graduated cylinder
Balance
This would be easier to move if the surface of the ramp was smoother because there would be
less mass in the box
less friction opposing the box
less gravity pulling on the box
less distance to push the box
Which of these would best describe the tube worms shown?
Mammal
Amphibian
Vertebrate
Invertebrate
