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Review 1 Grade 5 Science

Total questions: 142

Worksheet time: 3hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Process of binding and hardening of sediments into hard rock

a)

Cementation

b)

Compaction

c)

Decomposition

d)

Deposition

2.

Process by which overlying pressure from rocks and soil reduces the size or volume of sediments

a)

Compaction

b)

Decomposition

c)

Deposition

d)

Erosion

3.

The process by which dead plants and animals decay or rot

a)

Decomposition

b)

Deposition

c)

Erosion

d)

Evidence

4.

Process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, and ice

a)

Deposition

b)

Erosion

c)

Evidence

d)

Fossil fuels

5.

The movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice (e.g. glaciers)

a)

Erosion

b)

Deposition

c)

Cementation

d)

Compaction

6.

Facts or other information supporting a claim or proposition

a)

Evidence

b)

Model

c)

Process of formation

d)

Fossil fuels

7.

Fuels formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants and animals; examples include coal, petroleum (oil) and natural gas

a)

Fossil fuels

b)

Organism

c)

Decomposition

d)

Deposition

8.

A physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally

a)

Landform

b)

Model

c)

Organism

d)

Process of formation

9.

a picture, idea, or object that represents an object, a system, or process and is used to help with understanding; models have advantages and limitations

a)

Model

b)

Organism

c)

Process of formation

d)

Weathering

10.

A living thing that grows, reproduces, responds to its environment, and can function on its own

a)

Organism

b)

Fossil fuels

c)

Process of formation

d)

Weathering

11.

The method by which a substance or object is formed

a)

Process of formation

b)

Weathering

c)

Weathering

d)

Deposition

12.

The Moon is a planet.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The Earth, Sun, and Moon have gravity.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Out of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, the Earth has the most gravity of the three.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Out of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, the Sun has the most gravity of the three.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The Earth and Moon are both made of rock.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The Sun is made of gas.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The Sun and Moon are not planets.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The Sun is a natural satellite of the Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The Earth is the only planet that can support life.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The Moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

The Earth orbits the Sun.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The Sun is a star.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The Moon revolves around the Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

The Earth makes one full rotation on its axis every 24 hours.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

The Earth has a very thin atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

The Moon has a very thin atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The Sun and Moon are both made of gas.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Jupiter is the smallest planet.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Saturn are all inner planets.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are made of gas.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

In order for electricity to flow through a circuit, the circuit must be a closed, complete:

a)

Path, so that the electricity can make a complete circle.

b)

Donut, because circuits get hungry.

c)

Wire, made out of rubber.

d)

Solar panel, because circuits only work with the sun.

33.

The circuit on the left is not complete (the light is off) because:

a)

the switch is closed

b)

the switch is open

c)

the battery is missing

d)

the battery is in backwards

34.

The circuit on the right is complete (the light is on) because:

a)

the switch is closed

b)

the switch is open

c)

the battery is hot

d)

the battery is red

35.

How many light bulbs would be ON with this complete circuit?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

2

d)

4

36.

How many light bulbs would be ON if the wire of this circuit was cut where the scissors are?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

2

d)

0

37.

How many light bulbs would be ON if the wire of this circuit was cut where the scissors are?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

2

d)

0

38.

Circuit "A" is broken, because:

a)

the switch is open

b)

the switch is closed

c)

the switch is black

d)

the switch is not there

39.

Circuit "B" is working (it flows), because:

a)

the switch is open

b)

the switch is closed

c)

the switch is black

d)

the switch is not there

40.

What type of circuit is shown in the picture?

a)

Series Circuit

b)

Broken Circuit

c)

Parallel Circuit

d)

Open Circuit

41.

What is missing from this circuit? Why would the light bulbs be off?

a)

The battery, there is no power for the circuit to work.

b)

The switch is open, so the circuit is broken.

c)

The third light bulb, that is needed to complete the circuit.

d)

The wires are not connected properly.

42.

This steel paperclip would allow electricity to flow through it because:

a)

it is a conductor

b)

it is an insulator

c)

it is friendly

d)

it breaks the circuit

43.

This rubber ducky would block the flow of electricity, because:

a)

it is a conductor

b)

it is an insulator

c)

it is yellow

d)

it completes the circuit

44.

True or False: A wooden block would allow electricity to flow through it because wood is a great conductor of electricity.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

True or False: A steel nail would allow electricity to flow through it because steel is a great conductor of electricity.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Which one of these is a good conductor of electricity?

a)

Paper Tube

b)

Wax String

c)

Metal Wire

d)

Hot Tacos

47.

Energy waves bouncing off the surface of an object and returns energy back to the source.

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Lens

48.

The bending or redirection of energy waves as they pass from one substance to another.

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Lens

49.

A clear piece of curved glass or plastic that bends passing light to focus or spread the light rays.

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Lens

50.

Figure 1 demonstrates light travels in

a)

zig zags

b)

circles

c)

a straight line

d)

random bursts

51.

Figure 2 demonstrates

a)

Refraction

b)

Reflection

c)

Light travels in a straight line

d)

Rewind

52.

Figure 3 demonstrates

a)

Refraction

b)

Reflection

c)

Light travels in a straight line

d)

Rewind

53.

Lenses in glasses, binoculars, telescopes, etc will cause

a)

Rewind

b)

Reflection

c)

Refraction

d)

Reverse

54.

Smooth shiny objects will cause

a)

Rewind

b)

Reflection

c)

Refraction

d)

Reverse

55.

Refractions will cause the object to look

a)

the same

b)

smaller & straight

c)

larger & bent

d)

a different color

56.

Light is a type of energy that can be sensed with the

a)

ears

b)

eyes

c)

nose

d)

none of these

57.

Fossil Fuels are

a)

pieces of rock that have been compacted many times

b)

rock that contains 50% plant and animal remains

c)

metamorphic rock

d)

fuels that form from the remains of plant and other organisms that were buried and altered over million of years

58.

Fossil Fuels (choose ALL that apply)

a)

considered nonrenewable resources

b)

cause pollution in the atmosphere

c)

are renewable resources

d)

oil, coal and natural gas

59.

This fossil fuel is formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean AND is a thick, black liquid

a)

natural gas

b)

coal

c)

oil

d)

steam

60.

The ADVANTAGES of Fossil Fuels include: (Choose ALL that apply)

a)

low cost

b)

produce a lot of energy

c)

cause air pollution

d)

high cost

61.

Coal is formed from

a)

rocks

b)

a factory

c)

remains of small organisms that lived many millions of years ago in our oceans

d)

plant remains along with heat and pressure

62.

The flame on your stove is an example of

a)

coal

b)

petroleum

c)

natural gas

d)

oil

63.

The four factors that contribute to the formation of fossil fuels are

a)

energy, sunlight, food and water

b)

natural gas, oil, and coal

c)

organic matter, high temperatures, time and pressure

d)

plastic, medicine, cosmetics and jewelry

64.

What conditions are needed to form coal?

a)

Heat and pressure

b)

Heat

c)

Moisture and pressure

d)

Cool and moist

65.
Fossil Fuels formed over long periods of time after particles in water settled to the sea floor and formed marine mud.  What kinds of particles needed to be present in the marine mud in order for fossil fuels to form.
a)
Mostly sand and a few small bits of wood
b)
Mostly decaying organisms
c)
Mostly lava and a few sedimentary rocks
d)
Mostly metal minerals
66.
The Earth provides humans with an unlimited amount of fossil fuels. They are considered renewable.
a)
True
b)
False
67.
In addition to long periods of time, all of the following are necessary for the formation of fossil fuels EXECPT - 
a)
extreme heat
b)
organic (living) matter
c)
fresh water
d)
intense pressure
68.
Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......
a)
require expensive equipment
b)
take millions of years to replace
c)
can be found all over 
d)
provide all the energy we use
69.
Which fossil fuel is formed when more heat and pressure is applied to OIL?
a)
Oil
b)
Coal
c)
There isn't one
d)
Natural gas
70.
What type of fossil fuel is mined from the ground?
a)
wind
b)
coal
c)
biomass
d)
air
71.

Which event began the formation of oil?

a)

the mixing of sea water with minerals

b)

the buildup of sea shells

c)

the eruption of a volcano

d)

the death of anciet marine (ocean) animals

72.
What must be present for Fossil Fuels to form?
a)
Bones and Sediment
b)
Dead Organisms and Layers of Sediment
c)
Dead Organisms, Layers of Sediment, and Heat & Pressure over time
d)
Bones, Layers of Sediment, and Heat & Pressure over time
73.
A consequence of drilling for petroleum is
a)
Oil spills can damage ecosystems
b)
It can cause acid precipitation
c)
It can cause respiratory issues
d)
All of the above
74.
The breakdown of rock into smaller particles from the effects of wind, water and ice
a)
erosion
b)
cementation 
c)
pressure
d)
weathering
75.
Rock made of layers of compressed sediments
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
igneous rock
c)
sedimentary rock
d)
school house rock
76.
Wind, water, ice and gravity carry sediments away
a)
weathering
b)
deposition
c)
erosion
d)
cementation
77.
Sediment that is left behind in rivers lakes and oceans
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
cementation
d)
deposition
78.
When the weight of new  sediment layers is deposited on top of older layers
a)
erosion
b)
compaction
c)
pressure
d)
weathering
79.

The process of layers become stuck together like glue forming sedimentary rocks

a)

sticking

b)

pressuring

c)

cementation

d)

deposition

80.
What causes rocks to break down?
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
d)
Cementation
81.

What are the three fossil fuels?

a)

solar, oil

b)

coal and oil

c)

coal, oil, natural gas

82.

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel.

a)

coal

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

petroleum oil

d)

natural gas

83.

Heat and _____________ transformed living things into fossil fuels.

a)

pressure

b)

air

c)

gas

d)

water

84.

Fossil fuels are a _______________________.

a)

renewable resource

b)

unknown resource

c)

nonrenewable resource

d)

new resource

85.
What must be present for Fossil Fuels to form?
a)
Bones and Sediment
b)
Dead Organisms and Layers of Sediment
c)
Dead Organisms, Layers of Sediment, and Heat & Pressure over time
d)
Bones, Layers of Sediment, and Heat & Pressure over time
86.
Fossil Fuels are formed...
a)
From the remains of organisms
b)
By high winds and temperatures
c)
In shallow areas over short period of time.
d)
In shallow areas over short periods of time.
87.

What is the other name for coal?

a)

lignite

b)

propane

c)

natural gas

d)

petroleum

88.

What is the other name for oil

a)

propane

b)

natural gas

c)

petroleum

d)

lignite

89.

What is the other name for natural gas?

a)

petroleum

b)

oil

c)

propane

d)

lignite

90.
Which of the following is a characteristic of both the Earth and the Moon?
a)
Atmosphere containing oxygen
b)
Rocky surface covered with landforms
c)
Flowing water in oceans and rivers
d)
Fossils and fossil fuels under the surface
91.
Among the Earth, Sun, and Moon, what makes the Earth unique? Only the Earth –
a)
can generate energy
b)
lacks an atmosphere
c)
is made mostly of rock
d)
contains water in liquid form
92.
Which of the following lists the Earth, Sun, and Moon in order of size, from largest to smallest?
a)
Earth, Sun, and Moon
b)
Earth, Moon, and Sun
c)
Sun, Earth, and Moon
d)
Sun, Moon, and Earth
93.
A student created a diagram to compare the characteristics of the Earth and the Moon.
Which of the following characteristics could be placed in the center part of the diagram?
a)
orbits another object
b)
strong gravitational pull
c)
rotates every 24 hours
d)
has an atmosphere
94.
Which has landforms?
a)
Sun
b)
Sun, Earth, Moon
c)
Earth and Moon
d)
only Earth
95.
Which of these physical characteristics are found on the Earth but NOT on the Moon? 
a)
mountains
b)
valleys
c)
lakes
d)
plains
96.
The moon’s surface has many more craters than the Earth’s. What best explains the difference in the number of craters on the surface of the Moon and the Earth?
a)
The Moon rarely gets impacted by meteorites.
b)
The Earth’s atmosphere protects it from impacts.
c)
The Moon’s gravity attracts more meteorites than Earth's.
d)
The Earth rotates on its axis more quickly than the Moon.
97.

The Sun, Earth, and the Moon share the same similarities in their

a)

Shape (Sphere)

b)

Color

c)

Size

98.

Which of the listed characteristics describe both Earth and the moon?

a)
b)
c)
d)
99.
This model can be used to show some relationships between the Earth, Sun, and Moon.
The model shows all of the following EXCEPT –
a)
the relative sizes of the Moon and Earth
b)
the way the Moon revolves around the Earth
c)
the composition of the Moon, Earth, and Sun
d)
how the Moon and the Earth revolve around the Sun
100.
Of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, which ones orbit another object?
a)
the Sun and the Earth
b)
the Sun and the Moon
c)
the Moon and the Sun
d)
the Moon and the Earth
101.

Which of the characteristics best describes both the Earth and Moon?

a)

Experiences high and low tides

b)

Has 100% oxygen in the atmosphere

c)

Has severe storms

d)

Has craters

102.

What characteristic do the Earth and Moon share that makes them different from the Sun?

a)

Spherical shape

b)

Rotate on an axis

c)

Rocky crust and surface

d)

Found in our Solar System

103.

Among the Earth, Sun, and Moon, what makes the Earth unique? Only the Earth –

a)

can generate energy

b)

lacks an atmosphere

c)

is made mostly of rock

d)

contains water in liquid form

104.
Of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, which ones orbit another object?
a)
the Sun and the Earth
b)
the Sun and the Moon
c)
the Moon and the Sun
d)
the Moon and the Earth
105.
The moon’s surface has many more craters than the Earth’s. What best explains the difference in the number of craters on the surface of the Moon and the Earth?
a)
The Moon rarely gets impacted by meteorites.
b)
The Earth’s atmosphere protects it from impacts.
c)
The Moon’s gravity attracts more meteorites than Earth's.
d)
The Earth rotates on its axis more quickly than the Moon.
106.
Which of the following lists the Earth, Sun, and Moon in order of size, from largest to smallest?
a)
Earth, Sun, and Moon
b)
Earth, Moon, and Sun
c)
Sun, Earth, and Moon
d)
Sun, Moon, and Earth
107.
The different shapes of the moon you see from Earth are called ________.
a)
lunar eclipse
b)
phases
c)
solar eclipse
d)
spring
108.
The cycle of the moon lasts about a _.
a)
day
b)
year
c)
week
d)
month
109.
Does the moon have an atmosphere?
a)
yes
b)
no
110.
Does the moon revolve?
a)
yes
b)
no
111.
Does the moon rotate?
a)
yes
b)
no
112.
When the Earth travels all the way around the Sun, it is called a . . .
a)
Day
b)
Rotation
c)
Year
d)
Spin
113.
When the Earth spins around its own axis one whole time, it is called a ....
a)
Year
b)
Day
c)
Hemisphere
d)
Seasons
114.
It takes the Earth ___ hours to complete a rotation.
a)
12
b)
24
c)
50
d)
365
115.
The rotation of the Earth causes . . .
a)
day & night
b)
summer & winter
c)
fall & spring
d)
Leap Year
116.

The moon is visible from the night sky because it-

a)

is close to the Earth.

b)

reflects light from the Sun.

c)

has many surface craters.

d)

is smaller than the Earth.

117.

An astronaut weighs less on the moon than he does on Earth. What is the cause of this change?

a)

The gravity of the moon is the same as on Earth.

b)

The gravity of the moon is less than on Earth.

c)

The gravity of the moon is stronger than on the Earth.

d)

The gravity of the moon changes the mass of the astronaut.

118.

A rock is taken from the surface of the moon and brought to Earth. What is different about this rock on Earth?

a)

Its mass

b)

Its Shape

c)

Its length

d)

Its weight

119.

Which of the following can be found on both Earth and the moon?

a)

Hills

b)

Thick atmosphere

c)

Thunderstorms

d)

Oceans

120.
Force of objects pushing on other objects
a)
erosion
b)
pressure
c)
fighting
121.
The process of layers become stuck together forming sedimentary rocks
a)
sticking
b)
pressuring
c)
cementation
d)
deposition
122.
The sediment has been dropped off in a pile. What process happened last?
a)
weathering
b)
compaction
c)
cementation
d)
deposition
123.
At the deposition step, is there a rock formed?
a)
yes
b)
no
124.
Putting pressure on sediments underground is called . . . 
a)
cementation
b)
compaction
c)
weathering
d)
erosion
125.
When sediments stick together its called . . . 
a)
cementation
b)
compaction
c)
deposition
d)
erosion
126.
What are the three fossil fuels that form in sedimentary rock?
a)
solar, oil
b)
coal and oil
c)
coal, oil, natural gas
127.
How long does it take a complete sedimentary rock to form?
a)
millions of years
b)
thousands of years
128.

How does an animal's structures help it survive in its environment?

a)

helps it hide from predators

b)

helps it catch and eat food

c)

helps it locate prey

d)

All of these are correct.

129.

Maple trees and Pine trees grow in different environments. The structures of the leaves on these trees help them survive in their environments. What is the main difference between the maple tree leaf and the pine tree leaf?

a)

The maple leaf is better at conserving water than the pine tree leaf.

b)

The pine tree leaf is better at conserving eater than the maple tree leaf.

c)

The maple tree leaf does not go through photosynthesis.

d)

The pine leaf does not not make its own food.

130.
What is one possible reason for seeds to have hooks or barbs?
a)
to stay warm during the winter
b)
to protect themselves from sunlight
c)
to get attached to passing animals and get carried away
d)
to be easier for animals to eat them
131.

A cactus can live in the desert because of this adaptation:

a)

wide flat leaves to catch water

b)

shallow roots to soak up the sunlight

c)

thick, waxy leaves to store water

d)

tendrils to reach sunlight

132.
Animals such as elephants and walruses have tusks. How do tusks help the animal?
a)
Tusks help them swim.
b)
Tusks help them camouflage.
c)
Tusks look pretty to other animals.
d)
Tusks protect the animal when fighting.
133.

A Bittern bird and the Key deer both live in Florida. The bird blends with its environment in the tall sawgrass and stands still when it feels threatened. It then points its head into the air to imitate the sawgrass. The Key deer lives in the forest. It is brown and stands still when it senses danger. What adaptations are similar between these two animals?

a)

They both blend in with their environment and they don't move.

b)

They both huddle together in other groups of animals to blend in.

c)

They both use their small size to hide from predators.

d)

They both use their speed to escape predators.

134.

Which of the following characteristics are most likely found on animals that live in a cold tundra?

a)

sharp teeth

b)

webbed feet

c)

smooth, moist skin

d)

a thick coat of fur

135.

Which adaptation would best help an animal survive the heat of a hot desert climate?

a)

a long, sticky tongue to catch insects

b)

green scales to help it blend in with the environment

c)

sharp teeth for catching prey

d)

sleeping during the day and hunting at night

136.
Why might some plants have thorns?
a)
to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant
b)
to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants
c)
to take in nutrients from the air
d)
to provide shade for the plant
137.
The rain forest is very thick so not much sunlight reaches plants on the forest floor.  So some plants will -  
a)
have spikes to discourage animals from eating them. 
b)
climb on other plants to reach sunlight.
c)
have flexible stems to allow them to move easily with currents.
d)
be covered in hair to keep them warm.
138.
An animal has webbed feet. Its eyes, ears, and nose are on top of its head. What can you infer about the habitat where this animal lives?
a)
The habitat is aquatic.
b)
The habitat has little or no light.
c)
The habitat is very dry.
d)
The habitat is very windy.
139.
What adaptations for getting food does a hawk have?
a)
A small beak, which helps it eat seeds.
b)
Webbed feet, which help it swim and find fish.
c)
Sharp talons and a hooked beak, which help it grab prey and tear meat.
d)
Sharp mouth parts, which help it suck juices from insects.
140.
Whales travel great distances to eat and breed. This is an example of -
a)
hibernation.
b)
migration.
c)
swimming.
d)
camouflage.
141.
A healthy yellow-flowered tulip is shown.
Which of the following would occur first as a result of a drought?
a)
The tulip's stem would grow longer. 
b)
The tulip would produce more flowers.
c)
The tulip's leaves would wilt.
d)
The tulip's flowers would turn blue.
142.
Sometimes animals compete for food or shelter.  Which of the following is the best example of competition between animals?
a)
A pelican ignores some fish but eats other fish.
b)
A seagull eats some fish and some crabs.
c)
A seagull eats some clams and a heron eats some shrimp.
d)
A pelican steals and eats a fish that a seagull has caught.

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5th Grade Science Review

140 questions

5th Grade Science Review

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5th Grade