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Worksheets5th Grade Science Vocab Review
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins
Q1: Which of the following is made of only one material?
pencil
paper clip
pair of sneakers
car
Q3: Which of these best describes the texture of the marbles?
shiny
smooth
glass
round
Q4: Observable characteristics such as texture, color, size, and mass are known as...
combinations
states of matter
physical properties
scientific tools
Q5: When a piece of candy is broken into smaller pieces, what changes?
the color and texture
the size and shape
the state of matter
The size and luster
Q6: Anything that has mass or takes up space is known as...
matter
objects
physical properties
science
Jorge put the south side of one magnet near the south side of another magnet. What happened next? o
The magnets were attracted to each other.
The magnets pushed away from each other.
What two instruments can be used to measure the volume of an object?
graduated cylinder and a spring scale
pan balance and a thermometer
ruler and a thermometer
ruler and a graduated cylinder
Yeimel is describing the physical properties of his new gaming chair. Which two physical properties can he determine without using any measuring instruments?
taste and odor
volume and temperatue
texture and color
shape and mass
Alondra learned about magnets in school. Wanting to know more, Alondra wondered if any objects in her house would be magnetic. She found the following items:
A pencil, a gold coin, an iron nail, and a glass dish.
Which of the following items would be attracted to a magnet?
a pencil
a gold coin
an iron nail
a glass dish
Which state of matter has NO definite volume and NO definite shape?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Michael is describing the physical properties of candy corn. Name at least two physical properties that he can observe without using any measurement tools.
hardness and shape
texture and temperature
color and volume
mass and odor
when water changes from a liquid to a gas - caused by heat
evaporation
condensation
freezing
melting
when water vapor (a gas) is cooled and forms liquid water
evaporation
condensation
freezing
melting
What must be done to change water from liquid to solid?
Raise the temperature.
Lower the temperature.
What must be done to change water from solid to liquid?
Raise the temperature.
Lower the temperature.
Mixtures are created when two or more ______ are mixed together.
liquids
changes
substances
rocks
_____ means to spread out evenly in a liquid.
melt
dissolve
mix
Mixture or Solution?
Mixture
Solution
Mixture or Solution?
Mixture
Solution
Which object requires only mechanical energy to perform its main function?
A
B
C
D
What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes?
Light and sound
Electrical and thermal
Thermal and mechanical
Mechanical and electrical
Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy?
Activities 1, 4, and 6
Activities 2, 4, and 5
Activities 1 and 2
Activities 3, 5, and 6
What kinds of energy are needed in this investigation to change the state of matter of the candle?
Thermal and mechanical
Mechanical, light, and electrical
Electrical and thermal
Light, mechanical, and thermal
What type of energy causes ice cream to melt?
thermal/heat
light
sound
electrical
Why is electrical wiring usually are covered with a layer of plastic?
To make it look pretty
To help electricity flow along the wire
To make it safe
To add more energy
Why is electrical wiring usually made from copper?
Because copper is shiny
Because copper conducts electricity
Because copper is not magnetic
Because copper insulate electricity
Which of the following materials is an electrical conductor?
Plastic spoon
Silver-colored plastic spoon
copper spoon
wooden spoon
A material that does NOT let electricity pass through it is called ...
An electrical conductor
An electrical insulator
An electrical source
An electric appliance
What is a circuit with several paths for electricity to flow?
conductor
series circuit
parallel circuit
open circuit
What is a circuit that only has ONE path for electricity to flow?
series circuit
closed circuit
parallel circuit
light bulb
To complete the circuit, a wire should be placed from —
When the switch is closed the buzzer will sound because -
Why does the straw appear to be bent?
light is reflected
light is absorbed
light is turned
light is refracted
What is the best explanation for Mickey seeing himself in the mirror?
refraction
absorbed
reflection
flipped
What do we call a material that light can travel through?
air
water
medium
pathway
When light waves are captured in matter and transferred to a new form of energy we call this:
Absorption
Reflection
Refraction
A black shirt capturing light waves and making a person feel hot in the summer is an example of:
Reflection
Refraction
Absorption
