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5th Grade Science Review

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does a complete, simple circuit require to work?

a)

wire and a switch

b)

wire and a light bulb

c)

wire, a battery, and a switch

d)

wire, a battery, and a light bulb

2.

What is the smallest unit of life and makes up all thing things?

a)

nucleus

b)

microorganism

c)

cells

d)

viruses

3.

Living things that are too small to be seen without magnification are called __.

a)

microorganisms

b)

microscopes

c)

hand lenses

d)

animals

4.

A student observes a label found on raw chicken sold at the grocery store.

Warning: Cook thoroughly to kill bacteria.

Which argument should the student use to support a claim that some bacteria is harmful to humans?

a)

Some bacteria can harm humans because bacteria reproduce faster when they are cooked at high temperatures.

b)

Some bacteria can harm humans because bacteria become toxic when cooked at high temperatures

c)

Some bacteria can harm humans because bacteria make food taste bad when it is not cooked properly.

d)

Some bacteria can harm humans because bacteria can cause food poisoning when contaminated food is not cooked properly.

5.

After a person takes an antibiotic to fight a bacterial infection in the body, some doctors recommend taking a pill called a probiotic every day.

Which argument BEST supports the claim that humans benefit from taking probiotics?

a)

probiotics prevent people from getting sick.

b)

e probiotics are made of living microorganisms.

c)

probiotics can be taken every day after having an infection.

d)

probiotics balance the number and types of bacteria that live in the gut.

6.

The pictures show the structure of two cells. Which sentence explains why the shape and structure of the two cells are different?

a)

Cell X is shaped like a circle because it is an animal cell, which means it does not have a cell wall, and cell Y is shaped like a rectangle because it is a plant cell, which means it has a cell wall.

b)

Cell X is shaped like a circle because it is a plant cell, which means it does not have a cell wall, and cell Y is shaped like a rectangle because it is an animal cell, which means it has a cell wall.

c)

. Cell X is shaped like a circle because it is an animal cell, which means it has a cell membrane, and cell Y is shaped like a rectangle because it is a plant cell, which means it does not have a cell membrane.

d)

Cell X is shaped like a circle because it is a plant cell, which means it has a cell membrane, and cell Y is shaped like a rectangle because it is an animal cell, which means it does not have a cell membrane.

7.

Which sentence describes how the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell can be determined by looking at the parts inside the cell?

a)

Plant cells have a nucleus, but animal cells do not.

b)

Plant cells have chloroplasts, but animal cells do not.

c)

Plant cells do not have a nucleus, but animal cells do.

d)

Plant cells do not have chloroplasts, but animal cells do.

8.

The picture shows a cow.

Which question can be asked to learn about the inherited physical traits of the cow?

a)

How old is the cow?

b)

Has the cow been fed today?

c)

Is the cow tame enough to pet?

d)

Why does the cow have brown fur?

9.

A student is investigating chemical changes by using different materials. Which investigation would provide evidence of a chemical change and why?

a)

Melting a solid because the solid would change shape.

b)

Cutting cardboard into many smaller pieces because the pieces cannot be put back together.

c)

Placing a solid into hot water and stirring while the solid dissolves because the dissolved material is lost.

d)

Combining two liquids that give off heat and gas because the particles react to make a new material with different properties

10.

Which investigation would provide evidence of a chemical change?

a)

Spray perfume into the air, and observe the change in odor

b)

Put an antacid tablet in water, and observe the bubbles that form

c)

Heat water in a pan on a stove, and observe the steam that forms as the state of matter of the water changes.

d)

Blow air through a wand filled with soap solution, and observe the bubbles that form.

11.

Placing a liquid in the freezer until the liquid becomes a solid provides evidence of a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

12.

Using a saw to cut a solid into different pieces would provides evidence of a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

13.

Using a hot plate to heat a solid until it changes color and releases an odor would provides evidence of a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

14.

Placing two different liquids together in a beaker and observing that a solid forms when they mix would provides evidence of a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

15.

Placing a mixture containing a solid and a liquid on a windowsill and letting the liquid evaporate would provides evidence of a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

16.

Using a magnet to remove a magnetic solid from a mixture that also contains nonmagnetic solids would provides evidence of a

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

17.

Some people who live in coastal areas along cliffs are using drones to take pictures of their neighborhoods. A drone is a flying vehicle without a pilot on board. The two pictures show changes in the cliff near a building on two days in December.

Which question can be studied by using a drone to observe recent changes in Earth’s surface along coastal areas?

a)

How fast are the cliffs eroding?

b)

How many people live near cliffs?

c)

How old are rock layers at the bottom of the cliff?

d)

How can people stop the erosion of cliffs near the coast?

18.
Vertebrates have a backbone 
a)
true 
b)
false 
19.
Vertebrates are classified into five groups: 
a)
Vascular, Spore, Nonvascular, Mammal, Fish 
b)
Mammal, Fish, Bird, Reptile 
c)
Mammal, Fish, Bird, Reptile, Amphibians 
d)
Amphibians, Birds, Ducks, Cows 
20.
Which is true about mammals 
a)
they can give birth to babies and are warm blooded 
b)
they can give birth to babies and are cold blooded
c)
they have fur and feathers 
d)
they live in warmer climates and have scales 
21.

When something is cold blooded it means

a)

their bodies produce heat

b)

their bodies are the same temperature as their surroundings

c)

their body temperature changes with their surroundings

d)

their bodies can always maintain the same temperature

22.
Are microorganisms helpful or harmful?
a)
Helpful
b)
Harmful
c)
Both
d)
Neither
23.

Yogurt contains __________________

a)

harmful bacteria

b)

beneficial bacteria

c)

harmful mold

d)

yeast

24.
What is Penicillin (medicine) made from?
a)
Water
b)
Sugar
c)
Mold
d)
Algae
25.
Heredity is the passing of traits from _____________________ to _____________________
a)
predators to prey
b)
water to rain
c)
parents to offspring
d)
fungi to protists
26.

Define destructive process

a)

building up of the earth's surface

b)

breaking down of the earth's surface

c)

depositing sediments on the earth's surface

d)

weathering the earth's surface

27.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?
a)
crumpled paper
b)
pencil sharpening
c)
shrunken clothing
d)
sour milk
28.
A change in the size, shape, or state of matter.
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
c)
chemical reaction
d)
electron change
29.
A pathway for electricity to travel is called___________
a)
current
b)
static electrcity
c)
circuit
d)
circle
30.
What structure is in  plant cells but not animal cells. 
a)
cell membrane
b)
mitochondria
c)
cell wall
d)
vacuole
31.

Animals that have a backbone are classified as

a)

Consumers

b)

Vertebrates

c)

Producers

d)

Invertebrates

32.

Animals that do not have a backbone are classified as:

a)

Decomposers

b)

Vertebrates

c)

Invertebrates

d)

Consumers

33.
a)

Mammal

b)

Bird

c)

Fish

d)

Reptile

e)

Amphibian

34.
a)

Mammal

b)

Bird

c)

Fish

d)

Reptile

e)

Amphibian

35.
a)

Mammal

b)

Bird

c)

Invertebrate

d)

Reptile

e)

Amphibian

36.
a)

Mammal

b)

Bird

c)

Invertebrate

d)

Reptile

e)

Amphibian

37.

Have scaly skin

Live on land

Are cold-blooded

Usually lay leathery eggs

a)

Mammal

b)

Bird

c)

Fish

d)

Reptile

e)

Amphibian

38.

Breathe with gills

Have fins and scales

Live in water

Are cold-blooded

Usually lay gelatinous eggs

a)

Mammal

b)

Bird

c)

Fish

d)

Reptile

e)

Amphibian

39.

Live in water when they are young (breath with gills)

Live on land when they are adults (breath with lungs)

Are cold-blooded

Have smooth, moist skin

Lay jellylike eggs without shells

a)

Mammal

b)

Bird

c)

Fish

d)

Reptile

e)

Amphibian

40.

Have two legs, feathers, and wings

Breath with lungs

Eat with a bill or beak

Are warm-blooded

Have hollow bones and most can fly

Lay hard-shelled eggs

a)

Mammal

b)

Bird

c)

Fish

d)

Reptile

e)

Amphibian

41.

Have hair or fur

Are warm-blooded

Feed milk to their young

Usually have live births

a)

Mammal

b)

Bird

c)

Fish

d)

Reptile

e)

Amphibian

42.

Invertebrates are the most numerous animals and include insects, worms, jellyfish, sponges, snails, clams, octopuses, sea stars, urchins, spiders, ticks, lobsters, crabs, and crayfish.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Examples of ___________________ plants include ferns, horsetails, pine trees, roses, and maple trees.

a)

Vertebrates

b)

Invertebrates

c)

Vascular

d)

Nonvascular

44.

ferns are classified as vascular plants that are _____________ producers

a)

Seed

b)

Non-seed

45.

Examples of ______________ plants include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.

a)

Vertebrates

b)

Invertebrates

c)

Vascular

d)

Nonvascular

46.

Pine trees are classified as ____________________ producers without using flowers

a)

Seed

b)

Non-seed

47.
a)

Mammal

b)

Bird

c)

Fish

d)

Reptile

e)

Amphibian

48.

Which part of the cell is a watery, jelly-like substance?

a)

cytoplasm

b)

nucleus

c)

vacuole

d)

cell wall

49.

Which part of the cell CONTROLS everything that happens in the cell?

a)

cytoplasm

b)

nucleus

c)

cell membrane

d)

vacuole

50.

Which parts do ONLY plant cells have? (Animal cells don't have them!)

a)

vacuoles and mitochondria

b)

nucleus and chloroplasts

c)

chloroplasts and cell membrane

d)

cell wall and chloroplasts

51.

In PLANT cells, which part is the rigid outer layer that supports and protects the cell?

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

52.

Chloroplasts...

a)

are where plant cells do photosynthesis and make food

b)

are where plant cells produce energy

c)

are where both plant and animal cells make food (photosynthesis)

53.

A cell wall...

a)

is very soft and flexible

b)

is very rigid, and supports the plant cell, giving it its shape

c)

is the part that is inside the plant's nucleus

54.

Where does PHOTOSYNTHESIS happen in plants?

a)

in the nucleus

b)

everywhere in the cell

c)

in the cytoplasm

d)

in the chloroplasts

55.

Which thing is NOT made of cells?

a)

A dog

b)

A carrot

c)

A piece of candy

d)

A piece of wood from a tree

56.

Name the Organelle.

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

cytoplasm

d)

nucleus

57.

Name the Organelle.

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

cytoplasm

d)

nucleus

58.

Name the organelle.

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

cytoplasm

d)

nucleus

59.

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

cell membrane

d)

cytoplasm

60.

Name the organelle.

a)

nucleus

b)

cell membrane

c)

cytoplasm

d)

chloroplast

61.

Name the Organelle.

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

cell membrane

d)

cytoplasm

62.

Name the organelle.

a)

nucleus

b)

cytoplasm

c)

cell wall

d)

cell membrane

63.

Name the organelle.

a)

cell membrane

b)

chloroplast

c)

nucleus

d)

cytoplasm

64.

Cells can be seen

a)

using a naked eye.

b)

using a microscope.

c)

using a hand lens.

d)

using a telescope.

65.

Looking in a microscope, you see a plant and animal cell. Which of the following is most likely the same?

a)

You see a cell wall in both cells.

b)

The shapes of both cells are the same.

c)

You see the cell membrane in both cells.

d)

Cells are too small to be seen using a microscope.

66.

What will create static electricity?

a)

Rubbing a plastic comb on a piece of wool.

b)

Flipping on a light switch in the classroom.

c)

Allowing like forces to attract (negative attracts a negative).

d)

Wrapping a wire around an iron and sending a charge through a wire.

67.

Sarah is learning about human harnessed electricity as well as naturally occurring electricity. Sarah comes into contact with many forms of electricity each day. Which is an example of Sarah coming in contact with naturally occurring electricity?

a)

Sarah quickly walks across the carpet in the socks and feels a small shock on her foot.

b)

Sarah felt a small sting on her finger when she changed the lightbulb on her lamp.

c)

Sarah was lightly shocked when she inserted the plug of her lamp in the wall socket.

d)

Sarah accidently left her curling iron plugged in and burned her hand on the metal.

68.
Static electricity is a
a)
quick release of energy
b)
steady flow of electric current
c)
human-harness
d)
current used in the house
69.
Which is not an example of Human-harnessed electricity?
a)
hydroelectric dam
b)
wind mill
c)
lamp
d)
lightening
70.

Which of the following correctly describes one way in which static electricity is different from the current electricity that is used in homes?

a)

Static electricity is a quick release of energy.

b)

Static electricity requires magnets and coils of wire.

c)

Static electricity flows at a constant rate.

d)

Static electricity always goes in the same direction.

71.

Which of the following is an example of a source of human-harnessed (current) electricity?

a)

Lightning striking a building

b)

Getting a shock from a doorknob

c)

A hydroelectric dam

d)

Socks from the dryer sticking together

72.

Jordan rubs her socks along the wool carpet as she walks across her house. She grabs onto a metal door knob. What will most likely happen as she touches the door knob?

a)

The charge will disappear.

b)

The chair will repel her.

c)

She will get a light shock.

d)

She will build up more charge.

73.

When is it easiest for a person to build up static electricity?

a)

After a rainstorm when they air is warm and humid

b)

During the winter when the air is dry

c)

After a lightning strike when the air is full of electricity

d)

During the spring when the ground is wet

74.
An outlet in a wall and a battery are examples of __________.
a)
Power source 
b)
Load
c)
Energy pathway
d)
ALL of them 
75.
A device that uses electricity. 
a)
Load 
b)
Battery Source
c)
Energy pathway
76.
What is a conductor?
a)
 A material that allows electricity to flow through it.  The circuit is complete. 
b)
A material that does not allow electricity to flow through.  It stops the flow of electricity.
c)
A light switch.
77.
An example of an insulator is?
a)
metal
b)
plastic
c)
brass
d)
aluminum
78.
An example of a conductor is?
a)
metal paperclip
b)
glass marble
c)
wooden golf tee
79.

Look at the diagram. Why did the bulb not light up?

a)

The bulb was fused.

b)

The battery had not enough electric current to light up the bulb.

c)

The switch was opened and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

80.

The diagram shows a complete circuit but the bulb did not light up. Why?

a)

The plastic spoon is an insulator of electricity and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

b)

The plastic spoon is not connected properly and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

c)

The plastic spoon is a conductor of electricity and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

81.
All of the following are conductors except _______.
a)
metal spoon
b)
wire
c)
iron nail
d)
plastic spoon
82.
Which is NOT an insulator.
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Copper
d)
Glass
83.
What is a example of a conductor?
a)
wood 
b)
metal
c)
rubber
d)
rock
84.
What are Conductors?
a)
A conductor is a material that allows electric charge to move through it as an electric current. Usually the charge is carried by electrons, and the conductor is a metal.
b)
an insulator
c)
an conductor 
d)
A material or an object that does not easily allow heat, electricity, light, or sound to pass through it. Air, cloth and rubber are good electrical insulators; feathers and wool make good thermal insulators. Compare conductor.
85.

Probiotics are an example of ....

a)

A microorganisms that can make people sic

b)

A microorganism that lives in the ocean

c)

An example of bacteria and all bacteria is harmful

d)

live bacteria and yeast that is helpful to humans by aiding in the digestion of food

86.
Which of the following statements are true?
a)
All microorganisms are bad
b)
All microorganisms are good
c)
Some microorganisms are harmful, while some can be helpful
d)
Microorganisms are too small to do anything to anyone
87.
Which is not an example of a helpful microorganism?
a)
Yeast to help bread rise
b)
A virus used in a vaccine
c)
Microbes used to clean oil spills
d)
Bacteria that causes strep throat
88.

Which is NOT an example of a harmful microorganism?

a)

Mold growing on a kitchen sponge

b)

Bacteria found in yogurt

c)

Bacteria that causes turberculosis

d)

Salmonella on uncooked chicken

89.
Harmful bacteria produces cheese.
a)
True
b)
False
90.

Why should cooked and uncooked food be stored separately?

a)

Because bacteria only like cooked food

b)

Because bacteria only like uncooked food

c)

To stop bacteria from spreading to one another

91.

Which of the following BEST explains how the canyon was created?

a)

The canyon was created by constructive forces. Over time, the soil was deposited on the edges of the river to build up the surrounding land.

b)

The canyon was created by destructive forces. The river slowly weathered the surrounding area and eroded its sediment down the river.

92.

Does the model indicate constructive or destructive process?

a)

constructive

b)

destructive

93.

Does the model indicate constructive or destructive process?

a)

constructive

b)

destructive

94.

Does the model indicate constructive or destructive process?

a)

constructive

b)

destructive

95.

A student is creating a model to show which soil material erodes the most during a rainfall. Which model could he use?

a)

He pushes a pile of dirt together to form a mountain. The model measures 10 cm high. He uses a spray bottle to make it rain.

b)

He places a mound of sand, gravel, clay and soil in the middle of 4 separate large pans. Each mound is 10 cm high. Then using a cup of water, he pours water onto each mound.

96.

The breakdown of rock into smaller particles from the effects of wind, water, and ice is . . .

a)

Weathering

b)

Rapid Change

c)

Deposition

d)

Erosion

97.

The movement of weathered materials on Earth's surface by wind, water, and ice is . . .

a)

Weathering

b)

Slow Change

c)

Deposition

d)

Erosion

98.

A student argues that a destructive force can change the surface of Earth. Which of these supports that claim?

a)

A mountain grows taller over a thousand years.

b)

A new island forms in the middle of an ocean.

c)

The wind blows and forms a sand dune.

d)

A plain becomes a deep canyon with steep walls.

99.

Over many years, the depth of a lake gets more shallow. What could cause this change?

a)

The climate in the area gets warmer.

b)

Sediments are deposited in the lake.

c)

A hurricane brings heavy rain.

d)

Stones in the lake become smooth.

100.

A sea arch is created by a

a)

constructive force

b)

a destructive force

c)

a volcano

d)

an earthquake

101.

Mountain ranges are created by

a)

plate movement

b)

weathering

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

102.

Tallulah Gorge was created by

a)

an ancient glacier

b)

deposition of weathered rock

c)

plate movement

d)

weathering and erosion by a river

103.

Does the model show a constructive or destructive process?

a)

constructive force

b)

destructive force

c)

both a constructive and destructive force

104.

A moraine is an example of deposition

a)

by wind

b)

by water

c)

by ice

105.

The picture is an example of

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

plate movement

106.

What is a destructive force?

a)

A natural process where areas that are normally dry is covered in water

b)

A natural process that destroys land

c)

A natural process that creates land

d)

A natural process of deposition

107.

Are the mountains shown below an example of a constructive process or destructive process?

a)

constructive

b)

destructive

108.

Is the surface feature shown below an example of a constructive process or destructive process?

a)

constructive

b)

destructive

109.

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

110.

Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart is an examples of what?

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

111.

Weathering and erosion are processes that constantly change Earth's surface. How are weathering and erosion different?

a)

Weathering acts quickly, and erosion acts slowly.

b)

Weathering breaks down materials, and erosion moves materials.

112.

How was Tallulah Gorge formed?

a)

The river destroyed the rock to form the gorge

b)

The river constructed the rock and formed the river

113.

As a river flows into an ocean, it forms a:

a)

delta

b)

sea arch

c)

beach

114.

Providence Canyon was formed when:

a)

The topsoil weathered and eroded away to leave behind the canyon (poor farming practices)

b)

The river carved out the canyon