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5th Grade STAAR Review

Total questions: 143

Worksheet time: 3hrs 49mins

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Class
Date
1.

Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep the 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.

2.

A science class tested three properties of different materials. They wanted to know whether the items were conductors of electricity and heat and whether their items were flexible? Which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wires?

a)

Wood

b)

Copper

c)

Plastic

d)

Steel

3.

A teacher wears protective gloves to lift a metal pan filled with boiling water from a hot plate. Why are the protective gloves necessary?

a)

The metal pan creates thermal energy.

b)

The metal pan insulates thermal energy.

c)

The metal pan conducts thermal energy.

d)

The metal pan reduces thermal energy.

4.

Objects that are dropped into a swimming pool need to be removed. These objects include foam cups, keys, and coins. Which of the following explains a useful method for removing some of these objects?

a)

The keys and coins are less dense than water, so they can be easily picked up off the bottom of the pool by divers.

b)

The foam cups have the same density as water, so they can be crumbled up for removal by the pool filter.

c)

The foam cups are less dense than water, so they can be fremoved from the surface with a pool cleaning net.

d)

The keys and coins have the same density as water, so they can be washed away when the pool is drained.

5.

A teacher mixes a white powder into a beaker of water. The powder cannot be seen in the water. The teacher then heats the mixture until the water evaporates and the powder can be seen again. Which property of the powder is the teacher demonstrating?

a)

Solubility

b)

Density

c)

Conductivity

d)

Mass

6.

In addition to mechanical energy, which is produced as electrical current passes through the circuit of a fan?

a)

mass

b)

heat

c)

light

d)

water vapor

7.

Which of these demonstrates the reflection of light?

a)

Looking through the glass of a large window

b)

Looking at a star on a clear night

c)

Looking at a lightbulb that is glowing

d)

Looking at an image formed on a shiny aluminum foil

8.

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

a)

Hammer

b)

Thermometer

c)

Fan

d)

Iron

9.

A student uses a set of headphones to listen to music. Which of these uses the same source of energy as the headphones?

a)

A flute using wind energy

b)

A piano using mechanical energy

c)

A keyboard using electrical energy

d)

a teapot using thermal energy

10.

When a bat searches for prey at night, it makes sounds as it flies, and it uses the sounds' echoes to find its prey. When the bat flies and listens to echoes to locate prey, it is using -

a)

thermal energy and light energy

b)

mechanical energy and sound energy

c)

sound energy and thermal energy

d)

light energy and mechanical energy

11.

A class placed a candle on a table and were investigating a change in matter from solid to liquid using a lamp. 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)

Light, mechanical, and thermal

d)

Electrical and thermal

12.

A student observes an object closer than it appears using a hand lens. This is an example of -

a)

reflection

b)

refraction

c)

absorption

d)

transparency

13.

Which list contains only processes that must occur in order for fossil fuels to form?

a)

Formation of faults, burial, glacier formation

b)

Organism growth, burial, volcanic eruptions

c)

Organism growth, burial, compaction

d)

Erosion, burial, earthquakes

14.

Erosion is one of the processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rock. Which of these best describes the process of erosion?

a)

Pieces of rock or soil are carried from one place to another.

b)

Rocks are broken into smaller pieces that remain in the same location.

c)

Pressure compacts layers of sediment and turns them into rock.

d)

Sediment grains fall to the bottom of a lake to form sedimentary layers

15.

All of these are related to the formation of oil or natural gas EXCEPT -

a)

decomposed animals

b)

decayed plants

c)

sedimentary rocks

d)

active volcanoes

16.

Some students make a model to show one of the first steps in the formation of sedimentary rock. The students pour 2cm of light-colored sand into a clear plastic box. Then they add 1cm of gravel. Finally they pour 2cm of dark-colored sand on top of the gravel. Which characteristic of sedimentary rock does this model best show?

a)

Sedimentary rock is made of layers.

b)

Sedimentary rock is cemented bits of rock.

c)

Sedimentary rock is often limestone.

d)

Sedimentary rock is common in Texas.

17.

Monahans Sandhills State Park in Texas has almost 4,000 acres of sand dunes. Some of the dunes are as tall as a six=story building. The dunes in the park are formed by -

a)

rainstorms

b)

tornadoes

c)

earthquakes

d)

strong winds

18.

Deltas are formed at the mouth of a river by the deposition of sediments. The size and shape of a delta can change over time. The size and shape of a delta over time are NOT likely to be changed by -

a)

the number and height of tides along the shore

b)

the amount and size of sediments carried by the river and streams

c)

the amount of hunting and fishing in the delta

d)

the nuber and size of waves from the ocean that reach the shore

19.

A student hiking in a rocky area on a mountain notices that wide, deep cracks have formed in some of the large rocks. Some of the cracks are sol large that the rocks have broken apart. Which process most likely caused these rocks to crack and break?

a)

Erosion by wind

b)

Water freezing and thawing

c)

Erosion by fast-moving water

d)

Sediments being deposited

20.

Students measured and recorded local rainfall amounts and water levels at several local dams over the school year. They compared their measurements with data from the past 20 years. The students plan to continue recording these measurements each school year for the next decade. What characteristic of the area are the students studying?

a)

Climate, because they are making more than one type of measurement

b)

Climate, because they are comparing rainfall amounts over a long period of time

c)

Weather, because they are tracking changes only to their local environment

d)

Weather, because they expect rainfall amounts and water levels to continue to decrease

21.

Each school year for 30 years, the amount of rain that fell at a school was measured and recorded. Tracking rainfall over a long period provides the most information about which characteristic of an area?

a)

Climate

b)

Temperature of one day

c)

Weather

d)

Type of soil

22.

Which of these best describes climate rather than weather?

a)

Wind speed is changing as a storm moves through an area.

b)

The temperature is decreasing in a slow-moving cold front.

c)

Annual high temperatures in the summer have increased over many decades

d)

The rainfall during one year was greater than the rainfall during the following year.

23.
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
24.
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
25.
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%
26.
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
27.
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
28.
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?
29.
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
30.
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
31.
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
32.
What physical property of matter can be measured using the triple beam balance?
a)
length
b)
height
c)
volume
d)
mass
33.
Students are combining dried beans and rice.  What would be the most efficient way to separate the ingredients?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Coffee Filters
c)
Tweezers
d)
Microscope
34.

The picture below shows sedimentary rock in layers. How were theses rocks formed?

a)

lava was rapidly cooled

b)

heat and pressure applied to granite

c)

sediment was deposited slowly over time

d)

magma from a volcano

35.

All of the following are true about fossil fuels EXCEPT:

a)

They are renewable resources.

b)

They are the remains of dead plants and animals.

c)

They were formed over a long period of time.

d)

They often contribute to pollution of the atmosphere.

36.

Look at the flow chart and complete the missing link.

a)

condensation

b)

cooling

c)

compaction

d)

melting

37.

Students collected data on several objects and recorded the data in a T-chart. Which object would replace the question mark to complete the chart?

a)

Glass marble

b)

Aluminum can

c)

Rubber eraser

d)

Wool sock

38.

Boiling water was placed in containers made of four different materials. Based on the data, which material was the best conductor of heat?

a)

Material 1

b)

Material 2

c)

Material 3

d)

Material 4

39.

Water and oil are poured into the same container. An object is added. The materials are allowed to sit and their final positions are shown in the illustration. What is the most reasonable conclusion that can be made from this test?

a)

The object has the lowest density.

b)

Water is more dense than oil.

c)

The object is more dense than water.

d)

Oil has the highest density.

40.

The table shows how the temperature changed over six minutes of water samples kept in four different containers. Which container was made of the best heat insulator?

a)

Container 1

b)

Container 2

c)

Container 3

d)

Container 4

41.

Students placed three spheres in a tank of water. Which of the following can be concluded based on the results?

a)

Sphere 1 is more dense than Sphere 3.

b)

Sphere 2 is less dense than Sphere 3.

c)

Sphere 3 is less dense than Sphere 2.

d)

Sphere 2 is less dense than Sphere 1

42.

A science class performed an investigation by evaporating a solution containing 10g of salt and 50ml of water. How much salt would you expect to find in the cup at the end of the investigation?

a)

60g

b)

50g

c)

10g

d)

5g

43.

A tablespoon of a substance is added to warm water and stirred. The result was that the substance could no longer be seen. We can conclude from the results that the substance –

a)

is less dense than water

b)

heated the water

c)

flavored the water

d)

dissolved in the water

44.

What tool would best help you sort iron bolts from aluminum bolts?

a)
b)
c)
d)
45.

Which set of procedures would be best to follow when separating a mixture of sand, salt, and water?

a)
b)
c)
d)
46.

The illustration shows a lamp giving off light. What form of energy does the lamp use to produce light?

a)

Mechanical

b)

Thermal

c)

Electrical

d)

Sound

47.

All of the following devices produce light energy EXCEPT –

a)

laser pointer

b)

air conditioners

c)

fluorescent lamps

d)

computer monitors

48.

The table shows some different forms of energy and some ways they are used. Which of the following could be used to complete the table?

a)

Provide energy for refrigerators

b)

Communicate with other people

c)

Used to produce electrical energy

d)

Allows people to see around them

49.

The picture shows a wind-up toy frog. After winding, the toy frog flips over. This toy demonstrates what kind of energy?

a)

Light

b)

Thermal

c)

Electrical

d)

Mechanical

50.

A student observed that sugar in hot water dissolved more quickly than in cold water. The student was investigating the effects of what form of energy?

a)

Thermal

b)

Sound

c)

Electrical

d)

Mechanical

51.

A battery is attached to a buzzer with wire as shown. The buzzer will make noise only when -

a)

another wire connects the buzzer to the battery

b)

the battery is replaced with a stronger one

c)

switch that can open and close is added

d)

the wire is replaced with a longer one

52.

A student attached the parts as shown here and the bulb did not light. The most likely reason the bulb does not light is because -

a)

batteries can’t provide electric energy

b)

the flow of electricity can’t make a bulb light

c)

the switch must be open for electricity to flow

d)

yarn does not conduct electricity

53.

This lamp produces light. When the lamp produces light, it demonstrates that the lamp must have a

a)

powerful magnet

b)

rechargeable battery

c)

closed circuit

d)

plastic cord

54.

Students created the following circuit in which the bulb lights up. Which of the following changes could make the bulb burn more brightly?

a)
b)
c)
d)
55.

Which of the following correctly shows the configuration of a closed circuit in which the bulb will light?

a)
b)
c)
d)
56.

Light traveling through the air moves in a straight line. An object viewed through water looks different because light rays that travel through water are –

a)

bent

b)

bounced

c)

reflected

d)

absorbed

57.

Which of the following best models how light is reflected?

a)

An arrow hitting a target

b)

a ball bouncing off a wall

c)

An apple falling from a tree

d)

A marble rolling down a ramp

58.

Which illustration best shows light being reflected?

a)
b)
c)
d)
59.

The diagram shows a periscope used to see objects that are behind or under a barrier. What makes it possible to see an object when looking through a periscope? The periscope –

a)

contains mirrors that reflect the object

b)

magnifies small objects so they can be seen

c)

absorbs the light rays passing through it

d)

separates the light into different colors

60.

Students often use a hand lens to make small objects appear larger. A hand lens makes objects appear larger because the lens —

a)

increases the light’s strength

b)

changes the color of the light

c)

bends light passing through it

d)

converts light energy to heat

61.

Students conducted an investigation in which they measured the distance a toy car traveled after rolling down a ramp covered with sandpaper or wax paper. Which of these questions can the students answer by analyzing the results of their investigation?

a)

How does changing the height of a ramp affect the distance a toy car rolls?

b)

How does changing the surface of a ramp affect the distance a toy car rolls?

c)

ow does mass affect the distance a toy car moves after rolling down a ramp?

d)

How does the design of a toy car affect its movement after rolling down a ramp?

62.

Which two tools below would be most useful in testing how the mass of an object can affect the distance it moves after being pushed?

a)

Spring scale and hot plate

b)

Balance and meter stick

c)

Graduated cylinder and beaker

d)

Magnet and thermometer

63.

If a student has two magnets, how might it be determined which magnet is stronger?

a)

Count how many paper clips each magnet can lift

b)

Submerge each magnet in a bowl of water.

c)

Examine each magnet to determine the north pole.

d)

Measure the length and mass of both magnets.

64.

Students conducted an investigation in which they rolled a soda can down a ramp that was 30 cm high and one that was 40 cm high. Which question were the students most likely trying to answer?

a)

How does mass of a soda can affect the distance it will roll?

b)

How does surface friction affect the distance a soda can will roll?

c)

How does the size of a soda can affect the distance it rolls?

d)

How does ramp height affect the distance a soda can rolls?

65.

A science class wanted to know if a golf ball and a table tennis ball would roll the same distance after rolling down a ramp. Which of the following shows a fair test of this idea?

a)
b)
c)
d)
66.
The kangaroo rat has large back legs that allow it to jump large distances.  They most likely use those back legs to - 
a)
listen for danger
b)
attract a mate
c)
leap away from predators
d)
dig burrows
67.
If a chrysalis is formed during complete metamorphosis, the adult will be a -
a)
mosquito
b)
moth
c)
butterfly
d)
dragonfly
68.
Which animal would live in an environment with high temperatures and rainfall all year long?
a)
polar bear
b)
moose
c)
poison dart frog
d)
gray wolf
69.
During a frog's life cycle, which stage comes after egg?
a)
adult
b)
froglet
c)
larva
d)
tadpole
70.
Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?
a)
cheetah
b)
worm
c)
tree
d)
dog
71.
How many stages are there usually in an incomplete metamorphosis?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
72.
What is the function of sharp beaks?
a)
swim in water
b)
perch on limbs
c)
crack open seeds
d)
climb on trees
73.
What are the life cycle stages of complete metamorphosis?
a)
egg, larva, pupa, adult
b)
birth, growth, maturity, death
c)
seed, seedling, baby plant, adult
d)
seed, pupa, larva, adult
74.
Which cycle recycles air needed by plants and animals?
a)
water cycle
b)
life cycle
c)
carbon dioxide-oxygen cycle
d)
plant and animal cycle
75.
When people consume mushrooms, they are eating a
a)
producer
b)
consumer
c)
decomposer
d)
scavenger
76.
When a soil is rich in nutrients, it is usually -
a)
gray in color
b)
dark in color
c)
colorless
d)
red in color
77.
If you want to examine insects, which tool would be the most helpful?
a)
beaker
b)
hand lens
c)
stopwatch
d)
spring scale
78.
What is niche?
a)
The job an animal has within its population.
b)
The job a plant has in its community.
79.
An organism that feeds on other organisms
a)
consumer
b)
producer
c)
decomposer
d)
organism
80.
A simple organism that breaks down dead organisms and waste, returning important nutrients to the environment 
a)
inorganic
b)
decomposer
c)
organism 
d)
consumer
81.
A living thing
a)
organism
b)
organic
c)
decomposer
d)
producer
82.
All the members of a specices living in a particular area at a particular time.
a)
organic
b)
producer
c)
population
d)
consumer
83.
Organism that makes its own food
a)
organism
b)
product
c)
decomposer
d)
producer
84.
A system made up of organisms interacting with one another
a)
biology
b)
abiotic
c)
biotic
d)
ecosystem
85.
A __________ includes all living and non-living things in an environment. 
a)
population
b)
niche
c)
abitotic
d)
ecosystem
86.
_______ are consumers that eat only meat.
a)
Herbivore
b)
Omnivore
c)
Carnivore
87.
Which organism make their own food through the process of photosynthesis? 
a)
decomposer
b)
consumer
c)
herbivore
d)
producer 
88.
Which describes a decomposer?
a)
an organism that eats only plants
b)
an organism that makes its own food
c)
an organism that breaks down dead matter
d)
an organism that recieves energy from the sun
89.
Which organism do the owl and the weasel compete for in the food web?
a)
Hawk
b)
Spider
c)
Grasshopper
d)
Shrew
90.
A consumer that hunts is called:
a)
a producer.
b)
an omnivore.
c)
a predator.
d)
a herbivore.
91.
A connection of food chains with many food energy paths in an ecosystem is a ____________.
a)
ecosystem
b)
food web
c)
environment
d)
population
92.
An animal that is hunted for food.
a)
predator
b)
prey
c)
consumer
d)
decomposer
93.
Where do plants get their energy from?
a)
Earth
b)
Moon
c)
Sun
d)
clouds
94.
The process in which plants use energy from the sun to make their own food is?
a)
respiration
b)
photosynthesis
c)
carbon dioxide- oxygen cycle
d)
organisms
95.
What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?
a)
sulfur
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
oxygen
d)
hydrogen
96.
Where does the energy start in this food chain?
a)
Plant
b)
Sun
c)
Deer
d)
Wolf
97.
Which is an example of a producer?
a)
A Human
b)
A Spider
c)
A Tree 
d)
A Caterpillar 
98.
Who is the consumer in this food chain?
a)
The grass
b)
The rabbit 
c)
The rabbit and fox
d)
The fox
99.
Who is the producer in this food chain?
a)
The rabbit
b)
The grass
c)
The fox
d)
There is no such thing as a producer
100.
Use the diagram to answer the question.
The Mayfly is a food source for which 3 organisms?
a)
Frog, Dragon Fly and snake
b)
Frog, trout and dragon fly
c)
Frog, salamander and trout
d)
Frog and phytoplankton
101.
Shows how energy flows from one organism to another.
a)
food cycle
b)
prey chain
c)
food chain
d)
predator cycle
102.
When organisms need the same limited resources, there is ______________ .
a)
an extra resource
b)
competition
c)
extinction
d)
mutation
103.
Which is an example of an abiotic factor in a desert?
a)
Sun
b)
cactus
c)
scorpion
d)
snake
104.
Which is an example of a biotic factor in a desert?
a)
Sun
b)
soil
c)
snake
d)
minerals
105.
An ________ eats both plants and animals.
a)
carnivore
b)
omnivore
c)
herbivore
d)
producer
106.
An ________ eats both plants and animals.
a)
carnivore
b)
omnivore
c)
herbivore
d)
producer
107.
Limiting Factors.  A nonnative plant in an ecosystem spreads quickly.  This will most directly affect the native plants by
a)
leaving them less space
b)
giving them more food
c)
helping them grow
d)
leaving them more sun
108.
act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
a)
Prey
b)
Niche or Role
c)
Weight
d)
Camouflage
e)
Weathering
109.
Consumers that eat only other consumers
a)
Carnivore
b)
Omnivores
c)
Decomposers
d)
Herbivore
e)
Niche or Role
110.
the process of binding & hardening of sediments into hard rock
a)
Producers
b)
Weight
c)
Water Cycle
d)
Carbon Dioxide
e)
Cementation
111.
a pathway for electrons to travel through in an electrical current
a)
Solar Energy
b)
Biofuels
c)
Weathering
d)
Matter
e)
Circuit
112.
When a switch is in an on position and electrical current can travel through
a)
Reflection
b)
Boiling Point
c)
Consumer
d)
Closed Circuit
e)
Open Circuit
113.
the process by which overlying pressure from rocks & soil reduces the size & volume of sediments
a)
Compaction
b)
Melting Point
c)
Simple Machine
d)
Sedimentary Rocks
e)
Mass
114.
Organisms that eat other organisms for food
a)
Camouflage
b)
Matter
c)
Photosynthesis
d)
Prey
e)
Consumers
115.
When broken down sediments are settled in a new location
a)
Cementation
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
d)
Camouflage
e)
Carnivore
116.
ability to do work
a)
Energy
b)
Consumer
c)
Compaction
d)
Solid
e)
Fossil Fuels
117.
When broken down sediments are carried away by wind or water
a)
Deposition
b)
Erosion
c)
Cementation
d)
Boiling Point
e)
Renewable Resources
118.
describes how different organisms eat each other, starting out with a plant gets its energy from the sun and ending with an animal.
a)
Food Chain
b)
Circuit
c)
Complete Metamorphosis
d)
Consumer
e)
Food Web
119.
The remains of an organism from the past.
a)
Camouflage
b)
Fossil Fuels
c)
Sedimentary Rocks
d)
Cementation
e)
Fossil
120.
The place where an organism lives
a)
Deposition
b)
Food Chain
c)
Habitat
d)
Volume
e)
Biofuels
121.
Consumer that eats only plants
a)
Omnivores
b)
Carnivore
c)
Density
d)
Producers
e)
Herbivore
122.
Physical features that make up the Earth's surface like mountains, valleys, etc.
a)
Cementation
b)
Hydroelectric
c)
Force
d)
Camouflage
e)
Landforms
123.
Temperature when a substance changes from a solid to a liquid
a)
Camouflage
b)
Decomposers
c)
Boiling Point
d)
Melting Point
e)
Solid
124.
The specific "job" of the organism in its environment Example: Spreading pollen by a Bee
a)
Compaction
b)
Habitat
c)
Fossil Fuels
d)
Incomplete Metamorphosis
e)
Niche
125.
consumers that eat both plants and other consumers (animals)
a)
Adaptations
b)
Carnivore
c)
Renewable Resources
d)
Omnivores
e)
Revolves
126.
A group of organisms of the same species that live together in the same area
a)
Habitat
b)
Density
c)
Alternative Energy
d)
Population
e)
Organisms
127.
an animal that lives mostly by killing and eating other animals
a)
Inherited Traits
b)
Fossil
c)
Predator
d)
Herbivore
e)
Scavenger
128.
When light bounces off a material
a)
Reflection
b)
Less Dense
c)
Refraction
d)
Prey
e)
Mixture
129.
Spins on an axis
a)
Rotates
b)
Evaporation
c)
Alternative Energy
d)
Revolves
e)
Camouflage
130.
the ability to dissolve into (become a part of) another substance
a)
Compaction
b)
Condensation
c)
Matter
d)
Soluble
e)
Alternative Energy
131.
allows light to pass through partically; scatters light
a)
Transparent
b)
Translucent
c)
Opaque
d)
Rotates
e)
Revolves
132.

A(n) __________ shows how food chains are linked together.

a)

Food Web

b)

ecosystem

c)

population

d)

community

133.

Dung beetles feed on animal waste and fertilize the soil. They are examples of ___________.

a)

producers

b)

consumers

c)

food chains

d)

decomposers

134.

Which behavior below is an inherited trait?

a)

a bird flying

b)

a mouse going through a maze and finding cheese

c)

a boy sleeping

d)

a dog that knows how to sit when commanded to

135.

Students were asked to observe an animal for 15 minutes and write down everything they notice about the animal and its behavior. Below is one student’s observation of her cat.​

The cat has long hair that is white, grey, and tan. The cat walks around the kitchen, stops to get a drink of water, and jumps onto a window ledge. The cat spends 5 minutes looking out the window. The cat jumps down, begins to lick its paw, and uses it to clean its head and pointy ears. The cat leaps up and begins to claw at its long tail.

Which of the observed characteristics of a house cat are inherited traits?​

a)

Long white, grey, and tan hair; pointy ears; long tail

b)

Long white, grey, and tan hair; pointy ears; long tail; uses its paw to clean itself​

c)

Gets a drink of water; sits in the window; chases its tail​

d)

Jumps to high surfaces; drinks water; cleans itself​

136.

Which trait below is an inherited trait of the dandelion above?

a)

The dandelion lost 6 of its petals in a wind storm.

b)

Jeremy picked the dandelion and gave it to his wife.

c)

The dandelion is yellow.

d)

The dandelion is growing in a field next to sunflower.

137.
Shari and her family spent a weekend by the ocean. Shari noticed every morning that the dunes were different. Her mom explained that the wind blew the sand around to form new dunes every day. This is an example of
a)
evaporation 
b)
erosion
c)
condensation
d)
weathering
138.
Limestone, sandstone, chalk, and rock salt are formed from layers of tiny pieces of rocks and sand compressed together. What are these rocks called?
a)
sedimentary rocks
b)
fossils
c)
organisms
d)
deltas
139.
A description of objects that can be measured and observed.
a)
gas
b)
mustangs
c)
physical properties
d)
melting point
140.
If you pull the cord, what direction will the box move?
a)
Up
b)
Down
c)
Left
d)
Right
141.
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.  
142.
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
143.
What describes the ability of a solid to dissolve in water?
a)
melt
b)
dissapear
c)
solubility
d)
evaporate

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