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5th Grade Science Vocab Review

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Q1: Which of the following is made of only one material?

a)

pencil

b)

paper clip

c)

pair of sneakers

d)

car

2.

Q3: Which of these best describes the texture of the marbles?

a)

shiny

b)

smooth

c)

glass

d)

round

3.

Q4: Observable characteristics such as texture, color, size, and mass are known as...

a)

combinations

b)

states of matter

c)

physical properties

d)

scientific tools

4.

Q5: When a piece of candy is broken into smaller pieces, what changes?

a)

the color and texture

b)

the size and shape

c)

the state of matter

d)

The size and luster

5.

Q6: Anything that has mass or takes up space is known as...

a)

matter

b)

objects

c)

physical properties

d)

science

6.

Jorge put the south side of one magnet near the south side of another magnet. What happened next? o

a)

The magnets were attracted to each other.

b)

The magnets pushed away from each other.

7.

What two instruments can be used to measure the volume of an object?

a)

graduated cylinder and a spring scale

b)

pan balance and a thermometer

c)

ruler and a thermometer

d)

ruler and a graduated cylinder

8.

Yeimel is describing the physical properties of his new gaming chair. Which two physical properties can he determine without using any measuring instruments?

a)

taste and odor

b)

volume and temperatue

c)

texture and color

d)

shape and mass

9.

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)

a pencil

b)

a gold coin

c)

an iron nail

d)

a glass dish

10.

Which state of matter has NO definite volume and NO definite shape?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

11.

Michael is describing the physical properties of candy corn. Name at least two physical properties that he can observe without using any measurement tools.

a)

hardness and shape

b)

texture and temperature

c)

color and volume

d)

mass and odor

12.
state of matter with a fixed shape; does not take the shape of its container
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
water
13.
state of matter that can be poured; takes the shape of its container
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
14.
state of matter that spreads out to completely fill its container
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
water
15.
water in gas form (moisture in the air)
a)
water vapor
b)
oxygen
c)
ice
d)
rain
16.

when water changes from a liquid to a gas - caused by heat

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

freezing

d)

melting

17.

when water vapor (a gas) is cooled and forms liquid water

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

freezing

d)

melting

18.

What must be done to change water from liquid to solid?

a)

Raise the temperature.

b)

Lower the temperature.

19.

What must be done to change water from solid to liquid?

a)

Raise the temperature.

b)

Lower the temperature.

20.

Mixtures are created when two or more ______ are mixed together.

a)

liquids

b)

changes

c)

substances

d)

rocks

21.

_____ means to spread out evenly in a liquid.

a)

melt

b)

dissolve

c)

mix

22.

Mixture or Solution?

a)

Mixture

b)

Solution

23.

Mixture or Solution?

a)

Mixture

b)

Solution

24.
Mixtures are always combinations of compounds that are in different states of matter. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
25.
All mixtures are defined as "heterogeneous." 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
26.
Which of these is not a mixture? 
a)
oil and water
b)
sand and soda
c)
diet soda
d)
all are mixtures
27.
Which of these is not a mixture? 
a)
oil and water
b)
sand and soda
c)
diet soda
d)
all are mixtures
28.

Which object requires only mechanical energy to perform its main function?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

29.

What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes?

a)

Light and sound

b)

Electrical and thermal

c)

Thermal and mechanical

d)

Mechanical and electrical

30.

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

31.

What kinds of energy are needed in this investigation to change the state of matter of the candle?

a)

Thermal and mechanical

b)

Mechanical, light, and electrical

c)

Electrical and thermal

d)

Light, mechanical, and thermal

32.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Sound
b)
Heat 
c)
Light
33.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Sound
b)
Light
c)
Heat
34.

What type of energy causes ice cream to melt?

a)

thermal/heat

b)

light

c)

sound

d)

electrical

35.
This form of energy means heat.
a)
Mechanic
b)
Light
c)
Thermal
d)
Sound
36.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Heat
b)
Light
c)
Sound
37.

Why is electrical wiring usually are covered with a layer of plastic?

a)

To make it look pretty

b)

To help electricity flow along the wire

c)

To make it safe

d)

To add more energy

38.

Why is electrical wiring usually made from copper?

a)

Because copper is shiny

b)

Because copper conducts electricity

c)

Because copper is not magnetic

d)

Because copper insulate electricity

39.

Which of the following materials is an electrical conductor?

a)

Plastic spoon

b)

Silver-colored plastic spoon

c)

copper spoon

d)

wooden spoon

40.

A material that does NOT let electricity pass through it is called ...

a)

An electrical conductor

b)

An electrical insulator

c)

An electrical source

d)

An electric appliance

41.

What is a circuit with several paths for electricity to flow?

a)

conductor

b)

series circuit

c)

parallel circuit

d)

open circuit

42.

What is a circuit that only has ONE path for electricity to flow?

a)

series circuit

b)

closed circuit

c)

parallel circuit

d)

light bulb

43.
An incomplete circuit is shown.
To complete the circuit, a wire should be placed from —
a)
Point D to Point C
b)
Point B to Point C
c)
Point A to Point D
d)
Point B to Point D
44.
This circuit has a battery, buzzer, and switch.
When the switch is closed the buzzer will sound because -
a)
the switch gives energy to the battery
b)
the buzzer is made of special plastic
c)
the wires are cooled by the surrounding air
d)
electricity can flow in a complete path
45.
Which of the following can work as an energy source?
a)
Battery
b)
Light bulb
c)
Wire
d)
All of them
46.
Which bulbs will light?
a)
1 and 2
b)
2 and 3
c)
3 and 4
d)
4 and 2
47.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
This circuit will work because it is an open circuit.
b)
This circuit will work because it is a closed circuit.
c)
This circuit will NOT work because it is an open circuit.
d)
This circuit will NOT work because it is a closed circuit.
48.
An object that does not allow light to pass through
a)
transparent 
b)
clear
c)
opaque
d)
translucent
49.
This type of object lets some light through, but not all. It is not easy to see through this type of material.
a)
transparent
b)
translucent
c)
co-parent
d)
opaque
50.
If an object allows most all light to pass through it then it is...
a)
transparent
b)
opaque 
c)
translucent
d)
cold
51.
A stained glass window is
a)
transparent
b)
translucent
c)
opaque
52.
A block of wood is opaque.
a)
true
b)
false
53.
A clear window is opaque
a)
true
b)
false
54.
The windows that you can easily see through is transparent.
a)
true
b)
false
55.

Why does the straw appear to be bent?

a)

light is reflected

b)

light is absorbed

c)

light is turned

d)

light is refracted

56.

What is the best explanation for Mickey seeing himself in the mirror?

a)

refraction

b)

absorbed

c)

reflection

d)

flipped

57.

What do we call a material that light can travel through?

a)

air

b)

water

c)

medium

d)

pathway

58.
When light bends it is ______
a)
Reflection
b)
Absorption
c)
refraction 
d)
optical density
59.
When light bounces back it is _____
a)
Reflected
b)
Refracted
c)
Absorbed
d)
Optical Density
60.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
61.
We see shadows because light travels in a __________________ line.
a)
curved
b)
straight
c)
rainbow
62.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
63.

When light waves are captured in matter and transferred to a new form of energy we call this:

a)

Absorption

b)

Reflection

c)

Refraction

64.

A black shirt capturing light waves and making a person feel hot in the summer is an example of:

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Absorption