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Worksheets5th grade 2024
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What are air masses?
A volume of air defined by its temperature and water vapor content.
A volume of air defined by its temperature and pressure.
A volume of air defined by its temperature and density.
A volume of air defined by its density and air pressure.
Air masses are formed by the ________ and ________ of land and water.
Heating and cooling
Increasing volume and temperature
cooling and increasing pressure
Heating and increasing the density
The INTERACTION between air masses can impact,
WEATHER,
CONVECTION CURRENTS
WINDS.
All of the above
Which statement best describes the general movement of air masses?
They move from areas of high altitude to areas of low altitude.
B.They move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
They move from areas of high humidity to areas of low humidity
They move from areas of low temperature to areas of high temperature.
Which result most likely occurs when cold and warm air masses collide?
A.The cold air mass pushes under the warm air mass.
The warm air mass pushes under the cold air mass.
The cold air mass and the warm air mass remain stationary.
The cold air mass and the warm air mass mix to create a new air system.
It has been thundering and lightning all day and Mrs. Kelly's dogs are scared. When it finally calms down, she takes Britney outside to use the bathroom. Mrs. Kelly notices that is has gotten really cold outside, but at least it isn't raining anymore. What kind of front caused today's weather?
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
Which air is less dense? (Which air will rise)
Warm Air
Cool Air
An warm front is
Occurs when a colder air mass overtakes a warmer air mass.
Warm air steadily rises about cooler air to create gentle rain showers
Occurs when a cold front catches up and overtakes and captures a warm front
Boundary between two air masses that are not moving
A cold front is
Occurs when a colder air mass overtakes a warmer air mass.
Warm air steadily rises about cooler air to create gentle rain showers
Occurs when a cold front catches up and overtakes and captures a warm front
Boundary between two air masses that are not moving
A cold front is
Occurs when a colder air mass overtakes a warmer air mass.
Warm air steadily rises about cooler air to create gentle rain showers
Occurs when a cold front catches up and overtakes and captures a warm front
Boundary between two air masses that are not moving
A stationary front is
Occurs when a colder air mass overtakes a warmer air mass.
Warm air steadily rises about cooler air to create gentle rain showers
Occurs when a cold front catches up and overtakes and captures a warm front
Boundary between two air masses that are not moving
During a cold front you are likely to experience...
Thunderstorm
Light drizzle
Sunny Weather
A warm front...
replaces warm air with cool air
replaces cool air with warm air
Which weather pattern has the most influence on the weather in North Carolina?
Prevailing Westerlies
Polar Easterlies
Prevailing Easterlies
Polar Easterlies
Which conditions are needed for a hurricane to form?
warm, moist air rising over warm areas on the land
warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean
warm, dry air rising over warm areas in the ocean
Which is most responsible for moderating weather along the North Carolina coast?
prevailing westerlies
La Niña
the Jet Stream
Which affects the coast of North Carolina, causing it to receive less snow than the rest of the state?
El Niño
the Jet Stream
La Niña
Which best describes a characteristic of the jet stream?
It causes high pressure air masses to rotate clockwise.
It forces the hot air along the equator to rise to areas in North America.
It creates the high winds around the eye of a hurricane.
It forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass.
Which is the best explanation for how air masses move across the United States?
The trade winds move air masses from west to east across the United States.
The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States but may be deflected by the jet stream.
What is the cause of rising surface temperatures of the Pacific Ocean, drought in the western United States, and flooding on the Pacific coast of South America?
What will most likely result when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?
North Carolina will experience tropical weather conditions.
North Carolina will experience hot weather.
North Carolina will experience mild weather.
North Carolina will experience cold weather.
Which is true about sea breezes?
They form when both the land and the ocean have cooler temperatures.
They form because the land warms up more quickly than the cooler ocean waters.
They form because the ocean warms up more quickly than the cooler land masses.
They form when both the land and the ocean have warmer temperatures.
Which lists some effects of El Niño?
cooler temperatures and less rain
warmer temperatures and less rain
warmer temperatures and more rain
Why do most storms move from the west coast of America to the east coast?
the jet stream
La Niña
El Niño
Which describes a wind that moves from the land to the sea overnight?
trade wind
A meteorologist noticed an increase of wind speed caused by temperature changes in an upcoming weather pattern. Which best describes why this is happening?
The greater the temperature difference between the air masses, the slower the wind blows in the jet stream.
The greater the temperature difference between the air masses, the faster the wind blows in the jet stream.
The lesser the temperature difference between the air masses, the faster the wind blows in the jet stream.
How could La Niña affect weather during the summer in North Carolina?
It could decrease rainfall.
It could decrease wind.
It could increase rainfall.
Which has the greatest effect on the movement of the jet stream?
differences in air temperatures
size of clouds
amount of precipitation
Which types of winds cause weather in North Carolina?
In which direction do weather patterns move in the United States?
What two factors determine the direction in which prevailing winds blow?
the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the cool air from the poles
the revolution of the Earth around the sun and the cool air from the poles
the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the sun’s uneven heating of the earth
Why do hurricanes die out soon after hitting landfall?
Warm water no longer feeds them.
Rotation of the storm changes direction.
What impact does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina’s coastal climate?
The warm water from the Gulf Stream current warms the land.
Which best describes the Gulf Stream?
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States?
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to decrease.
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
The Gulf Stream causes more overcast skies.
The Gulf Stream causes more overcast seas
How does the jet stream affect weather conditions around the world?
The weak wind current of the jet stream redirects weather systems around the world.
The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.
The strong wind current of the jet stream prevents weather systems from moving around the world.
Which moves clouds through the atmosphere?
Which causes North Carolina to experience an increase in winter precipitation?
La Niña
El Niño
trade winds
prevailing westerlies
Which best explains why North Carolina’s winter weather could vary from what is normally predicted during a La Niña event?
Strong surface currents can push hurricane storms away from the North Carolina coastline.
Cold air from the Gulf Stream could interact with the jet stream and cause winter storms.
Prevailing westerlies will push air masses from west to east.
A slight dip in the jet stream could bring colder weather.
Why would residents along the coast of North Carolina most likely be concerned about a strong La Niña event in August?
La Niña is associated with very warm ocean temperatures.
La Niña can mean a decrease in winter precipitation.
La Niña can mean an active hurricane season.
Which is an example of a single-celled organism?
amoeba
insect
fish
worm
Which organism is also known as Single cell?
multicellular organism
unicellular organism
Which of the following is an example of multicellular organism?
Ameba
Bacteria
Plants
Yeast
Unicellular or Multicellular?
Guinea Pig
Unicellular
Multicellular
Unicellular or Multicellular?
Lady Bug
Unicellular
Multicellular
Unicellular or Multicellular?
E. Coli Bacteria
Unicellular
Multicellular
Unicellular or Multicellular?
Yeast
Unicellular
Multicellular
What is the smallest part of a living thing that can carry out all the processes of life. These tiny structures perform different jobs, or functions, to keep cells alive.
cell
organism
body systems
animals
What is an organism?
A dead animal
A living thing
A pencil
A shoe
Bacteria is an example of a ________________ organism.
Unicellular
Multicellular
Bicellular
Tricellular
A spider is an example of...
Unicellular Organism
Multicellular Organism
Neither
Both
Which of the following is not an organism?
water
dog
tree
Which of the following is unicellular?
The building blocks of all life are called
cells
telephones
water
A group of similar cells is called...
water
air
tissue
A group of tissues that work together is called...
organ
piano
puppy
A group of organs that work together to do a job are called..
system
school
car
The basic building blacks from which all living organisms are made are
cells
DNA
chromosomes
Amoeba
A flexible material that holds the parts of the cell together is the (a) .
The (a) made of cellulose: tougher and thicker than a cell membrane & unique to plant cells .
The (a) gathers simple molecules and sorts and packs them into more complex molecules.
(a) are cell powerhouse where nutrients are digested and energy is created.
The (a) is the brain of the cell or command center.
What kind of cell is this?
plant
animal
bacteria
What kind of cell is this?
plant
animal
bacteria
CLICK ALL THAT ARE TRUE!
Precipitation is when water falls to the earth as...
Rain
Sleet
Snow
Hail
Rivers
What kind of weather is usually occurring when you see cumulus clouds?
stormy weather
fair weather
windy weather
If a cloud name has the root word "cirro" in it, this may mean that the cloud is in a ________ altitude.
Low
Middle
High
Any of these
Fog is considered which type of cloud?
Stratus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Select all the clouds that do NOT produce precipitation.
Cirrus
Stratus
Cumulus
Cumulonimbus
How are clouds classified?
height
temperature
form
taste
What type of cloud is pictured here?
mackerel sky
cumulus
stratus
cirrus
What are clouds high in the sky called?
cirrus
stratus
cumulus
nimbus
Which weather condition do clouds that are high in the sky produce?
snow
rain
no precipitation
high precipitation
What effect would a cool ocean current have on climate?
Warmer because the air will be cooled by the ocean current
Cooler because the air would be warmed by the ocean current
Cooler because the air will be cooled by the ocean current
Warmer because the air would be warmed by the ocean current
How does the sun directly affect the water level in a swimming pool during the summer?
condensation
runoff
evaporation
precipitation
What is transpiration?
Water changes from liquid to gas
Water evaporates from the leaves of plants
Water moves through a river
Water changes from gas to liquid
What kind of instrument measures atmospheric pressure?
anemometer
barometer
rain gauge
wind vane
The sun's energy increases the rate of______?
condensation
transpiration
precipitation
evaporation
What occurs in between a cold air mass and a warm air mass?
El niño
La niña
jet stream
gulf stream
What is it called when a window fogs up and drops of water form on the glass?
condensation
precipitation
evaporation
runoff
When the reading on a barometer drops, what kind of weather should we expect?
sunny
storm
drizzle
clear skies
What kind of cloud are low, look like fluffy cotton and are thick?
cirrus , fair weather clouds
cumulus, fair weather clouds
nimbus, stormy clouds
What does cold air crashing into warm air produce?
thunderstorm
snow
sunny
sleet
What kind of weather condition would be observed if these clouds were in the sky?
thunderstorms
dry weather
fair weather
drizzling
Look at the diagram of the water cycle. Which statement correctly describes #2?
Water droplets forms as precipitation
water droplets evaporate as water vapor
Water vapor moves back to the ocean
water vapor condenses into water droplets
Look at the graph. What season experienced the lowest amount of precipitation?
fall
spring
winter
summer
Windy conditions often occur with thunderstorms. What month had the most thunderstorms & wind?
March
April
November
January
Read the statements below and look at the picture. Which best describes precipitation?
water in the bowl
water droplets sprinkling out of the bowl
water that is falling into the bowl
How does the Gulf Stream affect the weather of the eastern region of North America?
Temperatures rise during the summer only
It moderates temperature constantly throughout the year.
Temperature cool during the winter only
It has no impact on the temperature
Ocean currents transport warm water from the equator toward the Northern Hemisphere. How will the climate be affected by the ocean current?
Warmer because the air will be warmed by the ocean current
Cooler because the air will be warmed by the ocean current
Cooler because the air will be cooled by the ocean current
Warmer because the air will be cooled by the ocean current
Weather along the Eastern Coast shows little change throughout the year. What global pattern causes the small range in temperature?
jet stream
Gulf Stream
A cold surface current flows along Rhode Island. What can we say about the cold surface current and its impact on the wind temperature in Rhode Island?
The cold surface current makes the the wind temperature cooler
The cold surface current makes the wind temperature warmer
The cold surface current has no impact on the wind temperature
What explains the temperature difference between summers and winters in North Carolina which is located in the Northern Hemisphere?
The Northern Hemisphere receives direct sunlight in summer because the Earth is tilted
The Earth's rotation causes the Northern Hemisphere to be exposed to more sunlight
Which best describes the effect of heavy cloud cover on temperatures at night?
Temperatures will be cooler than expected.
Temperature will change frequently throughout the night.
Temperatures will be warmer than expected.
There will be no change in temperature throughout the night
Which effect does cloud cover have on daytime temperatures during summer months in North Carolina?
Cloud cover decreases temperatures.
Cloud cover causes temperatures to change rapidly.
Cloud cover increases temperatures.
Cloud cover causes temperatures to rise and fall constantly.
Which type of cloud is associated with days of light, continual rain?
cirrus
cumulus
stratus
cumulonimbus
Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?
fair
foggy
humid
stormy
Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?
Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers.
Cumulonimbus clouds form near Earth’s surface, causing fog.
Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.
Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.
What stage of the water cycle occurs when water falls back to Earth?
condensation
evaporation
precipitation
transpiration
Which best describes the sun’s effect on the water cycle?
The sun causes water to precipitate. The precipitation evaporates and returns to the earth as condensation.
The sun causes water to evaporate. The evaporated water condenses and returns to the earth as precipitation.
The sun causes water to condense. The condensed water evaporates and returns to the earth as precipitation.
The sun causes water to collect on the earth. The collected water precipitates and returns to the earth as condensation.
Which two processes increase the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere as a result of heat from the sun?
surface runoff and transpiration
evaporation and condensation
condensation and precipitation
transpiration and evaporation
How many push ups were done on Friday?
0
20
5
10
How many more potatoes were grown in 2011 than in 2009?
5
10
15
20
Which cereal received the least amount of votes?
Corn Flakes
Cheerios
Life
Kix
What kind of graph is this?
Color
Bar
Line
Pie
What kind of graph is this?
Bar
Line
Birthday
Rainbow
What is the title of this graph?
Cookie Sales
Number of boxes
day
Cookie sales and number of boxes
Which topping is NOT on this bar graph?
Pepperoni
Cheese
Mushrooms and olizes
Bacon
Between which two years did the bear population remain constant or the same?
2004 and 2005
2001 and 2002
2005 and 2006
2000 and 2001
A restaurant recorded the number of pizzas sold each month for one year. The data are shown in the graph below. During which month did the restaurant sell 40 pizzas?
March
May
July
August
Use the line graph above to answer the question:
Which day of the week had the best hot dog sales?
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Use the line graph to complete the question below:
Which month has the lowest tempetature?
January
May
February
March
Use the line graph to complete the question below:
Did the car sales increase, decrease, or stay the same between Wednesday and Thursday?
increase
decrease
stay the same
How many more potatoes were grown in 2011 than in 2009?
5
10
15
20
What happened on Thursday?
Cookie sales went up
Cookie sales went down
Cookie sales stayed the same
6 boxes were sold
What is the Net Force and the direction of the object's movement as a result of the net force?
11N, Right
11N, Left
1N, Left
1N, Right
What is the Net Force and the direction of the object's movement as a result of the net force?
3N, Right
3N, Left
9N, Left
9N, Right
What is the Net Force and the direction of the object's movement as a result of the net force?
15N, Right
7N, Left
1N, Right
4N, Left
Which example best shows structures that make up the digestive system in the human body?
heart, blood, vessels
nose, trachea, lungs
brain, spinal cord, nerves
esophagus, stomach, intestines
Which body system processes foods into a useable source of energy?
circulatory
digestive
nervous
skeletal
What is another name for Newton’s 1st law?
Law of Inertia
Law of Acceleration
Law of Action/Reaction
What is the formula for the law of acceleration?
M = F x A
F = M x A
A = F x M
Which of Newton's laws is shown
1st law
3rd law
2nd law
What force slows objects down?
Acceleration
Gravity
Friction
Net Force
The more mass an object has, the _______ force it takes to accelerate it.
more
less
What law of motion does this picture represent?
Newton's 3rd law
Newton's 4th law
Newton's 1st law
Newton's 2nd law
Objects with greater mass have a greater inertia; objects with less mass have less inertia.
true
false
A unbalanced force means that an object is
zero net force
changing its motion
sitting still
object at rest
What is Newtons 1st Law Of Motion?
Pineapple on pizza
An object with more Mass will cause Inertia
Ketchup is tomato sauce too
An object at rest will stay at rest until a Unbalanced Force is applied
What object has more Inertia?
A Fly
A Truck
A Wheel
A Car
A ______ is a push or pull on an object.
force
speed
acceleration
velocity
A lamp sitting on a table is demonstrating Newton's ___ Law.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
A ______ is a push or pull on an object.
force
speed
acceleration
velocity
A force that causes an object to slow down when it touches another object is _________.
gravity
friction
inertia
Newton
What will be the effect on the boy in the picture if the driver stops quickly?
Because of inertia he will remain in the same position.
He will be pushed back into the car seat.
He will move from one side of the car seat to the other.
He will move forward pressing against the seatbelt.
Which of Newton's laws explains why an object in space will stay in motion once it starts moving?
Newton's first law
Newton's second law
Newton's third law
Force is measured in _______________
Newtons
Kg
m/s2
If the man pushes with an equal amount of force, which object will accelerate more?
Car because it has more mass
Lawnmower because it has less mass
Car because it has less mass
Lawnmower because it has more mass
What is force?
A push on an object
A pull on an object
A push or pull on an object
What is the formula for Newtons 1st law?
None
F=Mass X Acceleration
A=Velocity
-----------
t
vf-vi
-------
t
Which is Newton's first law?
The changes of a force can produce on the motion of a body
When two bodies interact, they apply forces to one another
If a body is at rest or moving, it will stay at rest or moving until acted upon by a force.
None of the above
A push or pull exerted on a object
Net force
Force
Inertia
a unit of measure that equals the force required to accelerate 1 kilo of mass at 1 meter per second
Newton
Friction
Action/Reaction
sum of forces acting on a particle or body.
Net force
Balnced
Acceleration
two forces acting in opposite directions on an object, and equal in size
Friction
F=ma
Balanced Force
Friction
one that causes a change in the motion of the object to which the force is applied
Action/Reaction
Unbalanced Force
Acceleration
the action of one surface or object rubbing against another
Force
F=ma
Friction
a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged
Inertia
Newtons
F=ma
What number is the law of Inertia law number 1, 2, or 3?
Law number 1
Law number 2
Law number 3
Law number 4
"A soccer ball will not move until it's kicked" Is that an example of law # 1, 2, or 3?
#1
#2
#3
What is Isaac Newton sometimes called?
The Father Of Modern Science
The Science Bomb
The Smartie
Creator of the Atomic Bomb
When an object resists change, like a body in a turning car, it is called ________________.
inertia
force
friction
drag force
A ____________ is a push or a pull on an object.
friction
force
magnet
gravity
When the vectors (arrows) point away what function do you use?
Dividing
Multiplying
Subtracting
Adding
How many laws did Newton make?
Newton made 5 Laws
Newton made 3 Laws
Newton made 2 Laws
Newton made 1 Law
Isaac (a) .
