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5th Grade Science Yearly Test

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A bat flies three kilometers. A scientist wants to find the bat's speed. Which other information does the scientist need?

a)

the bat's starting position

b)

the bat's mass while flying

c)

The direction the bat flies

d)

the amount of time the bat flies

2.

Four shoppers are pushing identical shopping carts through a store at the same speed. Each cart contains different items. Which cart will require the least amount of force to stop it?

a)

The cart with a mass of 700 g

b)

The cart with a mass of 530 g

c)

The cart with the mass of 390 g

d)

The cart with the mass of 180 g

3.

A student observes a records changes in some materials. Which is an example of a new substance being formed?

a)

a puddle evaporating

b)

an iron nail rusting

c)

an ice cream bar melting

d)

a glass breaking

4.

Which is a way that the sun changes water?

a)

water flows down a mountain

b)

water vapor condenses to make clouds

c)

snow forms and falls

d)

water evaporates and goes into the atmosphere

5.

Which is an example of heat being transferred by radiation?

a)

an ice cube melting in a bowl of soup

b)

sunlight warming up a puddle of water

c)

a mug of hot coffee warming a person's hands

d)

hot water moving to the top of a pot and cold water sinking

6.

Spoons mad of steel, wood, copper, and plastic are placed in a pot of hot water. Which spoon or spoons will most likely heat up first?

a)

steel spoon only

b)

steel and copper spoon

c)

steel, and plastic spoon

d)

plastic and wood spons

7.

When would heat stop flowing between objects?

a)

When both objects reach the same temperature

b)

When one object gains enough heat to melt

c)

When one object loses enough heat and freezes

d)

When one object loses all of its heat

8.

During January and February, which most likely helps keep weather mild along the coast of North Carolina?

a)

El Nino

b)

La Nina

c)

the Gulf Stream

d)

the jet stream

9.

If a wind vane is pointing south, which is the best conclusion.

a)

the wind is blowing towards the south

b)

a storm is coming from the north

c)

the wind is blowing from the south

d)

the wind is increasing in speed.

10.

A girl is conducting an investigation in which she will predict the weather. Which tool will give her the best data for predicting weather?

a)

thermometer

b)

barometer

c)

anemometer

d)

hygrometer

11.

Which best describes a single-celled organism?

a)

they take in nutrients directly from their surrondings

b)

they have body systems for transporting nutrients

c)

they have tubes for transporting gases

d)

They do not need nutrients

12.

What is a part of a mouse that can get rid of waste?

a)

atom

b)

element

c)

system

d)

cell

13.

Which of the human body systems is most responsible for taking in oxygen?

a)

circulatory system

b)

respiratory system

c)

skeletal system

d)

muscular system

14.

Which best compares lakes and oceans?

a)

both are bodies of freshwater

b)

both are bodies of saltwater

c)

only the ocean has corals

d)

only lakes have fish

15.

An organism that gets nutrients from breaking down dead leaves is best classified as a _____ ?

a)

producer

b)

consumer

c)

decomposer

d)

scavenger

16.

What is a living part that you can find in both grasslands and in a forest?

a)

soil

b)

pine trees

c)

shrubs

d)

rocks

17.

Which best explains why a population of cactuses in a desert all have bright red flowers?

a)

the population got this trait from the desert

b)

the population of offspring inherited this trait from their parents

c)

the population of parents inherited this trait from the offspring

d)

The population of offspring learned this trait from the parents

18.

Which characteristic is an inherited trait?

a)

a dog knows how to sit on command

b)

a goldfish swims to the top for food every morning

c)

a woman can read German

d)

an eagle has two legs

19.

Jose and Sarah both leave school for the library at 3 p.m. Jose rides his bike at a speed of 16 kilometers per hour. Sarah rides her bike at a speed of 14 kilometers per hour. What will most likely happen?

a)

They will ride in two different directions

b)

Jose will arrive at the library after Sarah

c)

Sarah will arrive at the library after Jose

d)

They will arrive at the same time

20.

A student rolls a ball across a desk and observes its motion. What does the student need to do in order to make the ball move faster?

a)

change the ball's starting position

b)

change the ball's shape

c)

make the ball heavier

d)

apply more force to the ball

21.

IN the water cycle, energy warms water on the surface of the ocean. Some of the water moves into the atmosphere. What is the source of energy that causes this change?

a)

the sun

b)

ocean currents

c)

electricity

d)

wind

22.

If a girl mixes 6 ounces of walnuts, 4 ounces of shredded coconut, and 8 ounces of raisins together, how much snack will she have?

a)

6 ounces

b)

18 ounces

c)

48 ounces

d)

64 ounces

23.

Which is an example of transpiration?

a)

hail falls from the atmosphere

b)

cloud droplets form from water vapor in the sky

c)

a corn plant's leaves release water vapor into the air

d)

Dew drops on an oak leaf change to water vapor

24.

Which would be the best conductor of thermal energy?

a)

silver spoon

b)

glass bottle

c)

wood bowl

d)

plastic cup

25.

Which type of weather is most likely when a cold front approaches?

a)

sunny skies

b)

light rain

c)

thunderstorms

d)

rising temperatures

26.

A student observes high wispy clouds in the sky during her picnic. What type of clouds is she seeing?

a)

cirrus

b)

cumulonimbus

c)

cumulus

d)

stratus

27.

What would most likely happen if the muscular system was damaged?

a)

the. body wouldn't be able to move easily

b)

the body would struggle carrying blood to the heart

c)

the body would not have protection anymore

d)

the body wouldn't absorb nutrients anymore

28.

Which best describes an ecosystem?

a)

all the living things in an area

b)

all the living and nonliving things in an area

c)

all the nonliving things in the area

d)

a place where animals live

29.

Which is an example of learned behavior?

a)

a bear looking for food in a trash can

b)

a baby crying

c)

a tiger taking care of it's offspring

d)

a blue jay eating seeds

30.

Which process describes the process of water flowing downhill to an accumulation area?

a)

precipitation

b)

transpiration

c)

runoff

d)

condensation

31.

An orange was cut into four parts. Each part has a mass of 2.5 ounces. What was the total mass of the orange?

a)

2.5 ounces

b)

5 ounces

c)

10 ounces

d)

15 ounces

32.

A pot of soup is heated on the stove. Which occurs as a result of convection?

a)

heat moving from the stove to the pot

b)

heat moving from the pot to the soup

c)

heat moving through the soup

d)

heat moving from the soup to the spoon

33.

The forecast calls for an overcast day with light rain. Which type of clouds would you most likely see in the sky?

a)

cumulus

b)

stratus

c)

cumulonimbus

d)

cirrus

34.

Which best compares an amoeba and a fish?

a)

only fish reproduce

b)

both have specialized cells

c)

both are made of one cell

d)

both can exchange gases

35.

Which organism is a consumer?

a)

alage

b)

fungus

c)

raccoon

d)

tree

36.

Which organism would you most likely find in a grassland?

a)

trout

b)

zebra

c)

bear

d)

monkey

37.

Which ecosystem has the most diverse variety of life?

a)

deciduous forest

b)

rainforest

c)

desert

d)

ocean

38.

Which best explains why a puppy has white fur with black spots?

a)

The puppy inherited its fur color from its mom

b)

The puppy inherited its fur color from both of its parents

c)

The puppy inherited its fur color from its dad

d)

The puppy learned its fur color from its enviroment

39.

A boy has a small scar on his left eye. Which best explains the boy's scare?

a)

learned behavior

b)

inherited trait

c)

acquired trait

d)

inherited behavior

40.

At which point on the graph has the object stopped moving?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

41.

A girls backpack fell off her shoulder and landed on the ground. Which best explains why the backpack fell?

a)

friction

b)

balanced force

c)

the mass increased

d)

gravity

42.

In the morning a boy noticed drops of water on the grass even though it hasn't rained for days. What is the most likely cause of the drops of water?

a)

The sun warmed and melted frozen water

b)

The wind carried the drops of water during the night

c)

Water vapor in the air lost heat and condensed on the grass

d)

Water droplets fell from the sky at night

43.

Which of the following is an example of a new substance froming?

a)

baking a cake

b)

ripping paper

c)

cutting hair

d)

melting butter

44.

Which is an example of heat moving through conduction?

a)

sunlight heating the sand on the beach

b)

a metal spoon warming up in a cup of tea

c)

a campfire providing heat for the campers

d)

the gulf stream warming the east coast

45.

What season is the southern hemisphere experiencing during April?

a)

spring

b)

fall

c)

summer

d)

winter

46.

The jet stream dips south of North Carolina. What will most likely happen due to this change?

a)

The wind speed will decrease

b)

The windspeed will increase

c)

The temperature will decrease

d)

The temperature will increase

47.

Raeford has had six days of rain. What most likely caused this?

a)

warm front

b)

stationary front

c)

cold front

d)

occluded front

48.

People in California are experiencing cooler temperatures from the Pacific Ocean. What is most likely the cause of this?

a)

Gulf stream

b)

La Nina

c)

Jet stream

d)

El Nino

49.

Which best describes a function of the skeletal system?

a)

To carry messages

b)

To produce red blood cells

c)

to move food through the body

d)

to take in oxygen

50.

Which body system contains the trachea and lungs?

a)

Digestive

b)

Skeletal

c)

Respiratory

d)

Circulatory

51.

A pet monkey can grunt, carry a blanket, and fetch toys on command. The monkey has black fur, brown eyes, and a scar on one of its paws. Which of these traits is a learned behavior?

a)

black fur

b)

fetching toys

c)

grunting

d)

brown eyes

52.

Zach is a very intelligent sixth grader. He is tall, has brown hair and knows how to play a trumpet. Which is the best explanation for why Zach is intelligent?

a)

He inherited his intelligence from his parents

b)

He inherited his intelligence from his enviroment

c)

He acquired his intelligence from his environment

d)

He acquired his intelligence from his food

53.

The pressure is dropping outside. What type of weather can we expect?

a)

sunny

b)

fair

c)

warm

d)

cloudy

54.

A ball was kicked and rolled along the grass until it came to a stop. What is most likely the reason the ball stopped rolling?

a)

gravity

b)

balanced force

c)

friction

d)

air resistence

55.

A fat tabby cat is sleeping on its bed in the middle of the day. Which trait is inherited?

a)

tabby color

b)

being fat

c)

having a bed

d)

middle of the day