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5th Grade Science SOL Set 1

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Label each statement as either: hypothesis, inference, observation, or prediction.

The plants will die without sunlight.

a)

hypothesis

b)

inference

c)

observation

d)

prediction

2.

Label each statement as either: hypothesis, inference, observation, or prediction.

If you place the plants in the sunlight, then they will grow taller.

a)

hypothesis

b)

inference

c)

observation

d)

prediction

3.

Label each statement as either: hypothesis, inference, observation, or prediction.

Since there is no sunlight the plants will not grow.

a)

hypothesis

b)

inference

c)

observation

d)

prediction

4.

Label each statement as either: hypothesis, inference, observation, or prediction.

All of the plants are dead.

a)

hypothesis

b)

inference

c)

observation

d)

prediction

5.

Which unit would be the best measurement for the scenario?

The distance Bryan can run in 5 hours.

a)

mm

b)

cm

c)

m

d)

km

6.

Michael conducted an investigation to determine which surface would absorb the most water. Identify each variable in the investigation.

The amount of water represents the-

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Constant

7.

Michael conducted an investigation to determine which surface would absorb the most water. Identify each variable in the investigation.

The type of surface represents the-

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Constant

8.

Michael conducted an investigation to determine which surface would absorb the most water. Identify each variable in the investigation.

The slope of the surface represents the-

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Constant

9.

Michael conducted an investigation to determine which surface would absorb the most water. Identify each variable in the investigation.

The amount of water absorbed represents the-

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Constant

10.

What type of data is this?

- Smooth surface

- long

a)

Qualitative Data

b)

Quantitative Data

11.

Which of these would be the best tools to use when measuring the depth of the lake and collecting water samples from the lake?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Based on the Dichotomous Key, which type of leaf is A?

a)

Spruce

b)

Elm

c)

Holly

d)

Pine

13.

Students recorded the temperatures for four cities. The data is shown in the table.

Which city recorded the biggest change in temperature?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

14.

This escalator converts electrical energy into

a)

radiant energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

potential energy

15.

Which statement correctly describes the materials below?

a)

these materials are conductors because electrical energy can flow through them

b)

these materials are conductors because it forces energy to be attracted to them

c)

these materials are insulators because electrical energy can not flow through them

d)

these materials are insulators because electrical energy moves around them

16.

A student rubbed a rubber rod against a fur cloth. The fur cloth then bent towards the rubber rod because of -

a)

gravity

b)

magnetism

c)

thermal energy

d)

static electricity

17.

A student rolled a bowling ball against four different surfaces. Which surface would have the greatest resistance?

a)

wooden floor

b)

concrete

c)

grass

d)

carpet

18.

Which shows how light waves are seen in the diagram?

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

Which instrument would produce the lowest pitch?

a)

cymbal

b)

tambourine

c)

triangle

d)

cowbell

e)

cabaza

20.

Which color has the longest wavelength

a)

violet

b)

orange

c)

yellow

d)

blue

e)

red

21.

Which classroom object is transparent?

a)

2-pencil

b)

6-ruler

c)

5-notebook

d)

4-eraser

e)

1-cd case

22.

When mixed with water, which substances will form solutions? (pick 2)

a)

wood

b)

salt

c)

sand

d)

sugar

23.

Which change of state happens when water vapor loses heat energy?

a)

freezing

b)

meltiong

c)

evaporation

d)

condensation

24.

Which phase of matter would be at position 2 of the thermometer?

a)

Solid

b)

Gas

c)

Liquid

25.

Element or Compound?

bleach

a)

Element because it is made of one type of atom.

b)

Compound because it is made of more than one type of atom.

26.

Element or Compound?

baking soda

a)

Element because it is made of one type of atom.

b)

Compound because it is made of more than one type of atom.

27.

Element or Compound?

potassium

a)

Element because it is made of one type of atom.

b)

Compound because it is made of more than one type of atom.

28.

This food web has how many herbivores?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

29.

Population, Community, or Ecosystem

a)

Ecosystem

b)

Population

c)

Community

30.

Population, Community, or Ecosystem

a)

Ecosystem

b)

Population

c)

Community

31.

Population, Community, or Ecosystem

a)

Ecosystem

b)

Population

c)

Community

32.

Behavioral Adaptation or Structural Adaptation

birds migrate for the winter

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

33.

Behavioral Adaptation or Structural Adaptation

bears have thick fur to keep them warm

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

34.

Which shows the correct flow of energy in this food web?

a)

fox --> weasel --> mouse

b)

hawk --> thrush --> caterpillar

c)

rabbit --> fox --> squirrel

d)

mouse --> weasel --> fox

35.

During Photosynthesis plants take in _____________ and give off ____________

a)

water, carbon dioxide

b)

light energy, oxygen

c)

carbon dioxide, oxygen

d)

oxygen, carbon dioxide

36.

Select all of the following that reproduce by creating spores.

a)

Lilly

b)

mushroom

c)

rosebush

d)

fern

e)

moss

37.

During pollination, pollen produced in the _____________ reaches the stigma.

a)

petal

b)

stamen

c)

sepal

d)

stem

38.

What type of plant is moss?

a)

Vascular Plant

b)

Non-Vascular Plant

39.

What is the purpose of the leaves?

a)

produce food for the plant

b)

transport nutrients

c)

absorb nutrients from the soil

d)

protect the young buds

40.

Which plant is native to Virginia?

a)

cactus

b)

artic willow

c)

pine tree

d)

bamboo tree

41.

Sarah wants to know if today would be a good day to fly a kite. What weather tool could Sarah use?

a)

wind vane

b)

barometer

c)

anemometer

d)

rain guage

42.

Select the correct plate boundary for:

convergent plate which causes mountains to form

a)
b)
c)
43.

When comparing fossil A to fossil B, which is most likely correct?

a)

Fossil A is older

b)

Fossil B is older

c)

Fossil A is large

d)

Only fossil B was an organism

44.

Which of these describes rotation?

a)

Mercury goes around the Sun every 88 days.

b)

The Moon goes around Earth every 28 days.

c)

Earth orbits the Sun about every 365 days.

d)

Earth makes one turn on its axis every 24 hours.

45.

A student wanted to investigate the deepest, darkest area of the ocean. Which part of the ocean should the student investigate?

a)

mid-ocean ridge

b)

ocean trench

c)

continental slope

d)

abyssal plain

e)

continental shelf

46.
What is animal-like plankton called?
a)
Phytoplankton 
b)
Animal-likeplankton
c)
Zooplankton
d)
Plankton
47.
What role do Phytoplankton play in the Ocean food web?
a)
They are predators 
b)
They are carnivores 
c)
They are primary producers 
d)
They are not important in the ocean food web
48.
What increases as you get deeper into the ocean?
a)
Temperature
b)
Pressure
c)
Sunlight
d)
Marine life 
49.
What is the correct order of the planets from the sun? 
a)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
b)
Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
c)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune. 
d)
Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. 
50.

The correct order of the planets from largest to smallest is:

a)

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter.

b)

Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter

c)

Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, and Mercury.

d)

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, and Mercury.

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