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5th Grade Science Review

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process by which rocks are broken down

a)

Weathering

b)

Deposition

c)

Erosion

d)

Sedimentation

2.

The process in which wind, water, ice or gravity transport rock fragments from one location to another

a)

Weathering

b)

Sedimentation

c)

Erosion

d)

Deposition

3.

The process in which sediment settles out (drops to the bottom) of the water or wind that is carrying it

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Sedimentation

d)

Deposition

4.

Fragments of weathered rocks are known as ____.

a)

sediments

b)

deposits

c)

limestones

d)

sandstones

5.

The MECHANICAL breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is...

a)

Physical weathering

b)

Chemical weathering

6.

The breakdown and decomposition of rocks as a result of chemical reactions and processes

a)

Physical weathering

b)

Chemical weathering

7.

Water gradually wearing down and smoothing rocks over a long period of time is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

deposition

d)

erosion

8.

When iron in rocks reacts with oxygen, it forms iron oxide (rust), which weakens rocks and causes them to break apart. This is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

9.

Rain washing away soil from a hillside is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

chemical weathering

10.

Waves dropping sand onto land until a beach is formed is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

chemical weathering

11.

Acid rain slowly wearing away rock over time is an example of...

a)

chemical weathering

b)

physical weathering

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

12.

Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking rocks or pavement apart is an example of...

a)

chemical weathering

b)

physical weathering

c)

deposition

d)

erosion

13.

An avalanche is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

14.

Over long periods of time, deposition may change the Earth's surface by...

a)

forming new land features.

b)

washing away beaches.

c)

breaking down large rocks in to smaller ones.

d)

moving topsoil.

15.

What causes the greatest amount of erosion on beaches?

a)

Waves

b)

Glaciers

c)

Wind

d)

Gravity

16.

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

17.

What is an enormous mass of ice moving over land, causing weathering of rock and soil?

a)

A glacier

b)

An iceberg

c)

An ice wedge

d)

A sand dune

18.

How do plants weather rocks?

a)

During photosynthesis

b)

When the plant moves water from the roots to the leaves, the rock breaks

c)

When roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand, the rock breaks

d)

Plants don't weather rocks

19.

A river wearing down canyon walls over time is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

deposition

d)

erosion

20.

Wind blowing sand from one location to another is called...

a)

erosion

b)

physical weathering

c)

chemical weathering

d)

deposition

21.
The part of Earth where organisms can live.
a)
biotic factors
b)
biosphere
c)
ecology
d)
biology
22.
A system made up of organisms interacting with one another
a)
biology
b)
abiotic
c)
biotic
d)
ecosystem
23.
Organisms that make up the living part of an ecosystem.
a)
abiotic
b)
biotic factors
c)
ecology
d)
ecosystems
24.
Nonliving things found in an ecosystem.
a)
factories
b)
factor trees
c)
biotic factors
d)
abiotic factors
25.
The study of interactions in an ecosystem.
a)
ecology
b)
philosophy
c)
scientology
d)
biology
26.
A group of the same type of organisms living in the same place at the same time.
a)
threatened species
b)
populations
c)
community
d)
limiting factor
27.

All of the populations that live in one area together

a)

limiting factors

b)

populations

c)

community

d)

speed limit

28.
A species that is in danger of becoming extinct.
a)
Threatened species
b)
out of luck
c)
do do birds
d)
endangered species
29.
A species that needs to be protected but is not in danger of becoming extinct.
a)
endangered species
b)
threatened species
c)
sub species
d)
special species
30.
Something that limits the size  of a population.
a)
maxfactor
b)
factor tree
c)
the x factor
d)
limiting factor
31.
Which is a biotic factor?
a)
sunlight
b)
air 
c)
bacteria
d)
all of the above
32.
Deserts, mountains, and rivers are all examples of ________.
a)
vacation spots
b)
tundra
c)
ecosystems
d)
wetlands
33.
Ecosystems are always______.
a)
always changing
b)
always balanced
c)
never changing
d)
never balanced
34.
Which statement is correct?
a)
A population is the same as a community
b)
A community is a group of populations
c)
A community is a part of a population
d)
A population is a group of communities
35.
A species is closer to extinction if it is _________.
a)
counted by scientists
b)
in national geographic
c)
classified as threatened
d)
classified as endangered
36.
The role of an organism in its ecosystem is called the organism's __________.
a)
hot roll
b)
niche
c)
leading role
d)
role of a lifetime
37.
Decomposers get their food by __________.
a)
making it themselves
b)
eating live organisms
c)
using dead organisms
d)
eating themselves
38.
In an ecosystem, producers and consumers are both __________.
a)
biotic factors
b)
very nice
c)
cranky
d)
abiotic factors
39.
A squirrel in a forest is a member of ___________.
a)
an ecosystem
b)
the squirrel scouts
c)
the Mr. Vilela fan club
d)
illuminati
40.
Which of the following is a biotic factor?
a)
soil
b)
temperature
c)
Elvis
d)
vegetation
41.

The mixture shown here -

a)

Maintains its physical properties when combined

b)

Dissolves after being stirred together

c)

Will evaporate after a certain period of time

d)

Cannot be separated into ingredients

42.

Which of the following is NOT happening in the photo

a)

The temperature is rising

b)

Heat is being added

c)

Thermal energy is taken away

d)

A solid is turning into a liquid

43.

The bobber is able to float in the water because -

a)

It has a greater density than the water

b)

It is too heavy to sink to the bottom

c)

It mass will not allow it to sink

d)

Its density is less than water

44.

Which of the following is true about solutions?

a)

The particles of the solute become very small

b)

Evaporation can be used to separate solutions

c)

The substance spreads out evenly

d)

All of these options are true

45.

The oven mitt shown here is being used because

a)

The mitts conduct thermal energy

b)

The pan conducts heat energy

c)

The pan is an insulator

d)

The mitts make the cook look cool

46.

When condensation occurs

a)

Heat energy is being reduced

b)

Thermal energy is added

c)

The temperature is increasing

d)

A solid is turning to liquid

47.

Which term best describes a liquid turning in a gas

a)

Melting

b)

Condensation

c)

Evaporation

d)

Freezing

48.

In order for the wax on the sculpture to melt, what must happen?

a)

The temperature must fall

b)

Energy should be removed

c)

The temperature must stay the same

d)

Heat must be added

49.

Pick two items that you know to be non magnetic

a)

Copper penny

b)

Iron Nail

c)

Paperclip

d)

Aluminum foil

50.

Which of these terms best describe a substances ability to be dissolved?

a)

Density

b)

Solubility

c)

Insolubility

d)

Conductivity

51.

A solution is made using 100 ml of water, and 20 g of salt. What is the best way to separate this solution

a)

Pour the mixture through a strainer

b)

Add 100 ml more of water

c)

Use a coffee filter

d)

Evaporate the water on a hot plate

52.

True or False? A solution can be made by combining vegetable oil and water.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Which ingredient of the soda has the fastest moving particles?

a)

Ice cubes

b)

Liquid water

c)

Carbon dioxide bubbles

d)

Corn syrup

54.

During condensation -

a)

Solid water is turning to liquid

b)

Water vapor in the air is turning into liquid

c)

Liquid water is becoming a solid

d)

Liquid water is becoming a gas

55.

Students pour 4 different substances into 4 different containers and stir them to see what will happen? Which of the following will be the least likely to dissolve?

a)

Sand

b)

Salt

c)

Food coloring

d)

Sugar

56.

The most ideal way to separate this mixture of sand and water is to -

a)

use a hot plate

b)

pour the mix through a strainer

c)

shake the mixture rapidly

d)

pour the mix through a coffee filter

57.

Which material would not remain very hot after being removed from a pot of boiling water?

a)

Wooden spoon

b)

Silver dollar

c)

Copper tubing

d)

Steel Nail

58.

5 grams of salt is dissolved in 50 milliliters of water. Shortly after, the water is evaporated on a hot plate. How many grams of salt will be left in the container?

a)

0 grams

b)

2.5 grams

c)

5 grams

d)

10 grams

59.

An item has been identified as being a good conductor, magnetic, and not soluble in water. It is also more dense than water. What could it be?

a)

Aluminum can

b)

Iron nail

c)

Copper penny

d)

Rubber eraser

60.

Which of the following would cause the powder to dissolve more quickly?

a)

Let the powder sit in the bottom undisturbed

b)

Reduce the temperature of the water

c)

Stir the powder in the water rapidly

d)

Increase the size of the particles in the mix

61.

The toy car and ramp seen above might be used to answer which testable question?

a)

A. What material is the ramp made of?

b)

B. Which toy car looks the best?

c)

C What effect does gravity have on a toy car?

d)

D. What metal makes the best toy cars?

62.

2. By changing the surface over which the car rolls from sandpaper to wax paper, you might be able to test the effect of what force?

a)

A. Magnetism

b)

B. Wind

c)

C. Wind

d)

D. Friction

63.

3. Which two tools below would be most useful in testing how the mass of an object can affect the distance it moves with a push?

a)

A. Spring scale and hot plate

b)

B. Balance and meter stick

c)

C. Graduated Cylinder and beaker

d)

D. Magnet and thermometer

64.

How might you test the strength of several different types of magnets?

a)

F. Submerge each magnet in water

b)

F. Submerge each magnet in acid

c)

H. Find the mass of each magnet

d)

J. Measure the attraction force of each magnet

65.

5. An experiment is conducted to measure the amount of force required to push a square cardboard box from one side of the room to the other side. What variable is likely to lessen the force required?

a)

A. Adding several heavy weights to the box

b)

B. Tipping the box onto its side

c)

C. Adding another box on top

d)

D. Placing the box onto a wheeled cart

66.

6. Some students were investigating if the height that a ball was dropped would affect its bounce. The ball was dropped at 60 cm and at 80 cm. What statement is true of the results for each of the heights that the balls were dropped?

a)

F. There was no difference in the results.

b)

G. The ball dropped from 60 cm bounced 20 cm higher than

the ball dropped from 80 cm.

c)

H. The ball dropped from 80 cm bounced higher than the ball dropped from 60 cm.

d)

J. The ball dropped from 60 cm bounced higher than the ball dropped from 80 cm.

67.

7. A ball is sitting loose in the moving wagon pictured below. If the wagon stops suddenly, the ball will

a)

A. stop immediately with the wagon

b)

B. roll forward in the wagon and fall off

c)

C. both the wagon and the ball will crash

d)

D. stay exactly where it is

68.

During an experiment, students applied an equal force to push each box pictured below. If they pushed all of the boxes on the same surface for same amount of time, which box will MOST LIKELY move the greatest distance?

a)

F. 30 kg

b)

G. 15 kg

c)

H. 150 kg

d)

J. 40 kg

69.

9. Some students were testing the effects of force on the motion of a water bottle. They set up the experiment picture above and rolled the full water bottle down both ramps. What question were the students most likely trying to answer?

a)

A. How does mass affect the distance a full water bottle will roll?

b)

B. How does friction affect the distance a full water bottle will roll?

c)

C. How does the size of the water bottle affect the distance it rolls?

d)

D. How does ramp height affect the distance a full water bottle will roll?

70.

10. A student investigating the effects of forces, measures the distance a ball can be pushed by air from a small fan. What is the variable (change) in this investigation?

a)

F. The mass of the balls being pushed by air.

b)

G. The length of the surface on which the balls roll.

c)

H. The amount of wind pushing the balls.

d)

J. The type of surface the balls are rolling on.

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