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Science 5 Year in Review

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the particles in the chart is a neutron?

a)

Particle A

b)

Particle B

c)

Particle C

d)

Particle A and B

2.

Which statement is correct about protons and valence electrons?

a)

The number of valence electrons determines the identity of the element, while the number of protons determines its reactivity.

b)

The number of valence electrons plus the number of protons is equal to the atomic mass of an element.

c)

The number of protons minus the number of valence electrons is equal to the number of neutrons

d)

The number of protons determines the identity of an element, while the number of valence electrons determines its reactivity.

3.

Which of the particles in the chart is a neutron?

a)

Particle A

b)

Particle B

c)

Particle C

d)

Particle A and B

4.

Which statement is correct about protons and valence electrons?

a)

The number of valence electrons determines the identity of the element, while the number of protons determines its reactivity.

b)

The number of valence electrons plus the number of protons is equal to the atomic mass of an element.

c)

The number of protons minus the number of valence electrons is equal to the number of neutrons

d)

The number of protons determines the identity of an element, while the number of valence electrons determines its reactivity.

5.

Which list of characteristics best describe the properties of neon, argon, and krypton?

a)

Conducts heat and electricity, shiny, and solid

b)

Brittle metalloids, reactive with oxygen, and melt at low temperatures

c)

Gaseous at room temperature and chemically stable

d)

Magnetic, highly reactive, and flammable

6.

Mara is creating a model of ammonium phosphate, (NH₄)₃PO₄. She will use blue beads for nitrogen atoms, red beads for hydrogen atoms, orange beads for phosphorus atoms, and green beads for oxygen atoms. How many beads will she need of each color?

a)

3 blue, 12 red, 1 orange, and 4 green

b)

1 blue, 4 red, 1 orange, and 4 green

c)

1 blue, 4 red, 3 orange, and 4 green

d)

3 blue, 4 red, 4 orange, and 1 green

7.

Mrs. Taylor's class created four mixtures with eight different substances. After mixing two of the substances in each beaker, the class recorded their observations in the chart.

In which beakers did a chemical reaction most likely occur?

a)

1 and 2

b)

2 and 3

c)

2, 3, and 4

d)

1, 3, and 4

8.

What is the net force acting on this balloon?

a)

7N to the right

b)

10N to the right

c)

6N to the left

d)

4N to the right

9.

The data chart indicates how carts of different mass accelerate when a constant force is applied. Using the data, determine the amount of force used in Newtons.

a)

1N

b)

2N

c)

4N

d)

8N

10.

The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5º relative to its position to the Sun.

The tilting of the Earth on its axis contributes to:

a)

The different phases of the moon we see

b)

The changing of seasons

c)

High and low ocean tides

d)

An increase in the gravitational force from the Sun

11.

Karen observes the moon phase to be waxing gibbous. What is the next moon phase to occur?

a)

Waning Gibbous

b)

Full Moon

c)

Waxing Crescent

d)

New Moon

12.

Some parts of the Himalayas are growing as much as 1cm/year. What is causing the fast, vertical growth?

a)

A Subduction zone is near the mountain chain.

b)

Huge underground geysers create pressure to push the mountains higher

c)

Sediments from eroded materials are being deposited on top of the mountains

d)

Two continental plates are colliding

13.

If you were located at Point X, which path would be the steepest path to the shoreline?

a)

Path A

b)

Path B

c)

Path C

d)

Path D

14.

How might clearing forest areas for the construction of factories potentially affect the stability of the carbon cycle?

a)

A greater amount of oxygen will be released into the atmosphere by the construction of the factories while a decreased amount of carbon dioxide is produced by the remaining forest areas.

b)

A lesser amount of carbon dioxide will be taken in and used for food production by forests while more carbon dioxide is produced by factories.

c)

The amount of carbon dioxide available for photosynthesis in the remaining forest areas will be decreased due to the construction of factories.

d)

The amount of oxygen in the atmosphere available for animal respiration will likely increase due to deforestation.

15.

The arctic hare in the picture is shown camouflaged in the snow from possible predators.

What would happen if the arctic hare was introduced into a new environment without snow and ice?

a)

The species would become overpopulated.

b)

The chance of young hares surviving to adulthood and reproducing would be greatly diminished.

c)

The hare would be a popular target for game hunters.

d)

All of the above.

16.

Which statement describes the energy changes that occur when water in a tea kettle is heated on a stove that uses natural gas?

a)

Some of the chemical energy in the natural gas transforms into thermal energy, which heats the water. Then some of the thermal energy changes into sound energy when the water forms steam and the steam leaves the kettle.

b)

Some of the thermal energy in the natural gas transforms into sound energy when the water becomes hot. Then some of the sound energy changes into light energy when the kettle becomes warm.

c)

Some of the electrical energy in the natural gas transforms into thermal energy, which causes the water to form steam. Then some of the thermal energy changes into sound energy and light energy when the steam leaves the kettle.

d)

Some of the light energy in the natural gas transforms into chemical energy in the water. Then some of the chemical energy changes into kinetic energy when steam leaves the kettle and into sound energy when the water boils.

17.

What is the primary function of the body system shown?

a)

The protection of vital organs from injury

b)

The chemical breakdown of food into smaller pieces

c)

The transport of nutrients, water, and oxygen to body cells

d)

The production of hormones that regulate growth and metabolism

18.

What keeps planets in the solar system from moving in straight lines through the galaxy?

a)

Light Energy

b)

Gravity

c)

Inertia

d)

Potential Energy

19.

Which statement does NOT correctly compare silicon with another element?

a)

Silicon is a better conductor of electricity than sulfur.

b)

Silicon conducts electricity as well as copper does.

c)

Silicon is a solid at room temperature, but argon is a gas.

d)

Silicon is less malleable than silver.

20.

A marble is given potential energy by being placed at Location W. When the marble is released, it rolls down the track.

At which location does the marble have maximum kinetic energy?

a)

Location W

b)

Location X

c)

Location Y

d)

Location Z

21.

Both the esophagus and the small intestine are involved in the digestion of food. The esophagus squeezes food into the stomach by wave-like muscle contractions. Peptidase enzymes in the small intestine break food molecules into smaller molecules.

Which statement best describes changes to food during digestion?

a)

The muscle contractions result in physical changes, while the action of the peptidase results in chemical changes.

b)

The muscle contractions and the action of the peptidase both result only in physical changes.

c)

The muscle contractions result in chemical changes, while the action of the peptidase results in physical changes.

d)

The muscle contractions and the action of the peptidase both result only in chemical changes.

22.

Students slid a small wood block along a flat tabletop for a distance of 1.6m. The data show the motion of the block of wood.

Which graph displays the motion of the wood block?

a)
b)
c)
d)
23.

How do we get day and night?

a)

because the Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees

b)

the rotation of the Earth on its axis

c)

because the Earth orbits around the sun each day

d)

because earth orbits around the moon

24.

For the northern hemisphere, which season does the sun shine on it more directly?

a)

Winter

b)

Spring

c)

Summer

d)

Fall

25.

What moon phase is this

a)

Waxing Gibbous

b)

First quarter

c)

Wanning creasent

d)

Waxing creasent

26.

What does the Greek word "atomos" represent?

a)

Atomic

b)

Indivisible

c)

Electric

d)

Small

27.

The atomic number represents what?

a)

The size of the nucleus

b)

The number of neutrons in each element

c)

The number of protons in each element

d)

The number of electrons in the element

28.

What is the atomic number of carbon

a)

12.011

b)

6

c)

c

d)

12

29.

In a covalent bond, atoms _____ electrons.

a)

Share

b)

Steal

c)

Transfer

30.

Ionic bonds occur when atoms are held together by the force of ____ charges.

a)

Similar

b)

Opposite

31.

When an atom GAINS an electron like chlorine, its charge becomes ___.

a)

Neutral

b)

Positive

c)

Negative

32.

If an atom has no charge, which of the following must be true?

answer a It has more neutrons than protons or electrons.

a)

It has more neutrons than protons or electrons.

b)

There are only neutrons inside the atom.

c)

Its number of protons is equal to its number of electrons.

d)

The neutrons in the atom outnumber the electrons and protons.

33.

An atom with 10 electrons must have how many shells?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

6

d)

8

34.

A girl was sitting on a swing. Her brother pulled the swing back and let go. When the swing comes back, will it hit him? (He stands still and doesn't move at all.)

a)

Yes, because the swing gets more energy when it's moving.

b)

Yes, because the swing will be going fast by the time it gets to him.

c)

No, because the swing is only going fast when it's away from him.

d)

No, because the swing won't have enough energy to go higher than where it started.

35.

Where does the energy come from?

a)

coal

b)

wood

c)

gasoline

d)

food

36.

Where does the energy come from?

a)

food

b)

gasoline

c)

battery

d)

wood

37.

Where does the energy come from?

a)

gravitational/height

b)

steam

c)

electricity

d)

gasoline

38.

Why are wires made of copper or aluminum?

a)

They are shiny and reflect light.

b)

They burn easily.

c)

They are good conductors of energy.

d)

They are cheap materials to buy.

39.

How is energy being transferred?

a)

Food energy > Motion > Electrical > Light

b)

Heat energy > Food > Electrical > Light

c)

Light energy > Food > Motion > Light

d)

Motion > Electrical > Food > Light

40.

Which of these animals is prey for frogs?

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.

This picture shows --

a)

Newton's 1st Law

b)

Newton's 2nd Law

c)

Newton's 3rd Law

d)

Newton's 4th Law

42.

Below is a diagram of our solar system. Which planets are the gas planets?

a)

1, 2, 3, 4

b)

6, 7, 8

c)

5, 6, 7, 8

d)

4, 5, 6

43.

Where does the train have the most potential energy?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

44.

Manuel observed that this rock is gray, dull, and rough. These are examples of --

a)

molecular changes

b)

nuclear properties

c)

chemical changes

d)

physical properties

45.

Which moon phase is 1st?

a)
b)
c)
d)
46.

This is a plant cell because it has a --

a)

chloroplast

b)

vacuole

c)

nucleus

d)

cytoplasm

47.

Letter a is pointing to the --

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

nucleus

48.

Look at the food chain. What is the producer?

a)

cat

b)

flower

c)

bird

d)

butterfly

49.

What is an example of water in the liquid state?

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

Which picture is an example of kinetic energy?

a)
b)
c)
d)
51.

Which answer is correct?

a)

Coaster A will go faster because it's taller and has more gravitational energy stored in the first hill.

b)

Coaster A will go slower because it has more hills to climb up.

c)

Coaster B will go faster because it has less hills.

d)

Coaster B will go faster because it has a smaller hill in the beginning and less gravitational energy is stored.

52.
Every living organism is made up of one or more cells
a)
True
b)
False
53.
A cell is...
a)
the basic unit of structure and function in living organism
b)
an organism
c)
a basic part of everything that we see
d)
found only in animals, not plants
54.
Which of the following are NOT found in animal cells
a)
chloroplasts and cytoplasm
b)
chloroplasts and cell wall
c)
cell wall and cell membrane
d)
mitochondria and nucleus
55.
The nucleus is like the ____________ of the cell.
a)
foot
b)
hand
c)
stomach
d)
brain
56.

Which of the following converts food into energy for the cell?

a)

vacuole

b)

mitochondria

c)

cytoplasm

d)

cell membrane

57.

Which organelle takes in "sun showers" and helps plants with the process or photosynthesis?

a)

Vacuole

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Chloroplast

58.

A River

a)

alive

b)

not alive

59.

A Tree

a)

alive

b)

not alive

60.

Ms. Miller

a)

alive

b)

Maybe part of the undead

c)

DEFINITELY not alive

d)

not sure

e)

possibly a vampire

61.

Animals cells and plant cells are exactly the same.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

What is the final step in the scientific method?

a)

Write a conclusion about your results

b)

Record and analyze the data

c)

Form a hypothesis

d)

Research your topic

63.

Which is a good example of a hypothesis for the following scientific question, "Does playing violent video games lead to higher blood pressure?"

a)

Playing violent video games gives people higher blood pressure.

b)

If you have higher blood pressure, then you play violent video games.

c)

If you play violent video games you will have higher blood pressure.

d)

If you play violent video games, then you will have higher blood pressure.

64.

Why is the following considered a bad hypothesis? "If your plants grew taller, then they were given fertilizer."

a)

It doesn't have "if" and "then"

b)

The prediction is wrong

c)

The independent and dependent variable are in the wrong order

d)

This is a good hypothesis

65.

Jennifer wants to know if students do better on their homework if they listen to classical music or hip hop music. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

a)

Students' grades on homework

b)

The age of the students

c)

The volume of the music

d)

The type of music

66.

A dependent variable is __________.

a)

What is measured in an experiment

b)

What you change in an experiment

c)

A prediction about an experiment

d)

What stays the same in an experiment

67.

A qualitative observation is ________.

a)

Describing qualities and characteristics

b)

A guess you make using an observation

c)

Numbers and labels

d)

What is kept the same in an experiment

68.

What is an example of an inference?

a)

It is going to rain later today.

b)

The clouds are dark gray.

c)

The temperature is 67 degrees Fahrenheit.

d)

All of these are examples of inferences.

69.

What is a procedure?

a)

Step by step instructions

b)

Safety rules

c)

What stays the same in an experiment

d)

A prediction

70.

What is the main reason scientists have constants?

a)

So scientists know their results came only from the independent variable and nothing else

b)

So scientists stay safe

c)

So scientists can record data easier

d)

So the experiment is clear and easy to understand

71.

"Do new shoes make you run faster?" In this example, why can't the speed of the runner be a constant?

a)

Because the speed of the runner is the independent variable so it cannot be a constant

b)

Because the speed of the runner in the dependent variable so it cannot be a constant

c)

Because the speed is not measurable so it cannot be a constant

d)

The speed of the runner is a constand

72.

What is the first step in the scientific method?

a)

Form a hypothesis

b)

Make an observation and ask a question about it

c)

Research your topic

d)

Record and analyze data