Worksheets5th Grade Science Yearly Test
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins
A bat flies three kilometers. A scientist wants to find the bat's speed. Which other information does the scientist need?
the bat's starting position
the bat's mass while flying
The direction the bat flies
the amount of time the bat flies
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?
The cart with a mass of 700 g
The cart with a mass of 530 g
The cart with the mass of 390 g
The cart with the mass of 180 g
A student observes a records changes in some materials. Which is an example of a new substance being formed?
a puddle evaporating
an iron nail rusting
an ice cream bar melting
a glass breaking
Which is a way that the sun changes water?
water flows down a mountain
water vapor condenses to make clouds
snow forms and falls
water evaporates and goes into the atmosphere
Which is an example of heat being transferred by radiation?
an ice cube melting in a bowl of soup
sunlight warming up a puddle of water
a mug of hot coffee warming a person's hands
hot water moving to the top of a pot and cold water sinking
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?
steel spoon only
steel and copper spoon
steel, and plastic spoon
plastic and wood spons
When would heat stop flowing between objects?
When both objects reach the same temperature
When one object gains enough heat to melt
When one object loses enough heat and freezes
When one object loses all of its heat
During January and February, which most likely helps keep weather mild along the coast of North Carolina?
El Nino
La Nina
the Gulf Stream
the jet stream
If a wind vane is pointing south, which is the best conclusion.
the wind is blowing towards the south
a storm is coming from the north
the wind is blowing from the south
the wind is increasing in speed.
A girl is conducting an investigation in which she will predict the weather. Which tool will give her the best data for predicting weather?
thermometer
barometer
anemometer
hygrometer
Which best describes a single-celled organism?
they take in nutrients directly from their surrondings
they have body systems for transporting nutrients
they have tubes for transporting gases
They do not need nutrients
What is a part of a mouse that can get rid of waste?
atom
element
system
cell
Which of the human body systems is most responsible for taking in oxygen?
circulatory system
respiratory system
skeletal system
muscular system
Which best compares lakes and oceans?
both are bodies of freshwater
both are bodies of saltwater
only the ocean has corals
only lakes have fish
An organism that gets nutrients from breaking down dead leaves is best classified as a _____ ?
producer
consumer
decomposer
scavenger
What is a living part that you can find in both grasslands and in a forest?
soil
pine trees
shrubs
rocks
Which best explains why a population of cactuses in a desert all have bright red flowers?
the population got this trait from the desert
the population of offspring inherited this trait from their parents
the population of parents inherited this trait from the offspring
The population of offspring learned this trait from the parents
Which characteristic is an inherited trait?
a dog knows how to sit on command
a goldfish swims to the top for food every morning
a woman can read German
an eagle has two legs
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?
They will ride in two different directions
Jose will arrive at the library after Sarah
Sarah will arrive at the library after Jose
They will arrive at the same time
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?
change the ball's starting position
change the ball's shape
make the ball heavier
apply more force to the ball
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?
the sun
ocean currents
electricity
wind
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?
6 ounces
18 ounces
48 ounces
64 ounces
Which is an example of transpiration?
hail falls from the atmosphere
cloud droplets form from water vapor in the sky
a corn plant's leaves release water vapor into the air
Dew drops on an oak leaf change to water vapor
Which would be the best conductor of thermal energy?
silver spoon
glass bottle
wood bowl
plastic cup
Which type of weather is most likely when a cold front approaches?
sunny skies
light rain
thunderstorms
rising temperatures
A student observes high wispy clouds in the sky during her picnic. What type of clouds is she seeing?
cirrus
cumulonimbus
cumulus
stratus
What would most likely happen if the muscular system was damaged?
the. body wouldn't be able to move easily
the body would struggle carrying blood to the heart
the body would not have protection anymore
the body wouldn't absorb nutrients anymore
Which best describes an ecosystem?
all the living things in an area
all the living and nonliving things in an area
all the nonliving things in the area
a place where animals live
Which is an example of learned behavior?
a bear looking for food in a trash can
a baby crying
a tiger taking care of it's offspring
a blue jay eating seeds
Which process describes the process of water flowing downhill to an accumulation area?
precipitation
transpiration
runoff
condensation
An orange was cut into four parts. Each part has a mass of 2.5 ounces. What was the total mass of the orange?
2.5 ounces
5 ounces
10 ounces
15 ounces
A pot of soup is heated on the stove. Which occurs as a result of convection?
heat moving from the stove to the pot
heat moving from the pot to the soup
heat moving through the soup
heat moving from the soup to the spoon
The forecast calls for an overcast day with light rain. Which type of clouds would you most likely see in the sky?
cumulus
stratus
cumulonimbus
cirrus
Which best compares an amoeba and a fish?
only fish reproduce
both have specialized cells
both are made of one cell
both can exchange gases
Which organism is a consumer?
alage
fungus
raccoon
tree
Which organism would you most likely find in a grassland?
trout
zebra
bear
monkey
Which ecosystem has the most diverse variety of life?
deciduous forest
rainforest
desert
ocean
Which best explains why a puppy has white fur with black spots?
The puppy inherited its fur color from its mom
The puppy inherited its fur color from both of its parents
The puppy inherited its fur color from its dad
The puppy learned its fur color from its enviroment
A boy has a small scar on his left eye. Which best explains the boy's scare?
learned behavior
inherited trait
acquired trait
inherited behavior
At which point on the graph has the object stopped moving?
A
B
C
D
A girls backpack fell off her shoulder and landed on the ground. Which best explains why the backpack fell?
friction
balanced force
the mass increased
gravity
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?
The sun warmed and melted frozen water
The wind carried the drops of water during the night
Water vapor in the air lost heat and condensed on the grass
Water droplets fell from the sky at night
Which of the following is an example of a new substance froming?
baking a cake
ripping paper
cutting hair
melting butter
Which is an example of heat moving through conduction?
sunlight heating the sand on the beach
a metal spoon warming up in a cup of tea
a campfire providing heat for the campers
the gulf stream warming the east coast
What season is the southern hemisphere experiencing during April?
spring
fall
summer
winter
The jet stream dips south of North Carolina. What will most likely happen due to this change?
The wind speed will decrease
The windspeed will increase
The temperature will decrease
The temperature will increase
Raeford has had six days of rain. What most likely caused this?
warm front
stationary front
cold front
occluded front
People in California are experiencing cooler temperatures from the Pacific Ocean. What is most likely the cause of this?
Gulf stream
La Nina
Jet stream
El Nino
Which best describes a function of the skeletal system?
To carry messages
To produce red blood cells
to move food through the body
to take in oxygen
Which body system contains the trachea and lungs?
Digestive
Skeletal
Respiratory
Circulatory
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?
black fur
fetching toys
grunting
brown eyes
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?
He inherited his intelligence from his parents
He inherited his intelligence from his enviroment
He acquired his intelligence from his environment
He acquired his intelligence from his food
The pressure is dropping outside. What type of weather can we expect?
sunny
fair
warm
cloudy
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?
gravity
balanced force
friction
air resistence
A fat tabby cat is sleeping on its bed in the middle of the day. Which trait is inherited?
tabby color
being fat
having a bed
middle of the day
