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Worksheets5th Grade Science STAAR Review
Total questions: 108
Worksheet time: 9hrs 0mins
What is the definition of Camouflage?
Blending in to an organisms environment.
Sleeping all through the winter
The role that an organism plays in it's habitat.
All of these are magnetic EXCEPT...
Sand
Iron
Nickel
Cobalt
What is an animal that eat ONLY Plants Called?
Herbivore
Omnivore
Consumer
Carnivore
Which of these shows all fossil fuels
Wood,Oil,Petroleum
Oil,Natural Gas, Gasoline
Oil,Coal,Natural Gas
How long does it take fossil fuels to form?
Over 200 million years
20 months
10 weeks
700 thrillion years
The picture below shows sedimentary rock in layers. How were theses rocks formed?
lava was rapidly cooled
heat and pressure applied to granite
sediment was deposited slowly over time
magma from a volcano
Look at the flow chart and complete the missing link.
condensation
cooling
compaction
melting
A whale fossil is found in the middle of the desert. What is the best explanation for this?
The whale fossil was moved there by people.
A big wave washed the bones far into the desert.
The desert was once an ancient sea.
It was mistaken to be a whale fossil.
A science class tested three properties of different materials. The results are shown in the table below. Based on the table, which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wires?
Wood
Plastic
Copper
Steel
A student classifies the objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group?
Magnetism
Mass
Electrical conductivity
Solubility in water
A student stirs 15 grams of each substance listed below into 200 milliliters of water to form four different mixtures. The student then tries to separate the water from each mixture by pouring the mixture through a kitchen tea strainer. Which mixture can the student separate most easily with the strainer?
Salt and water
Gravel and water
Shampoo and water
Sugar and water
In which circuit below is Bulb A on, but Bulb B is off?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following will occur when light is refracted by the lens?
A
B
C
D
Nancy notices that the straw in her glass of water appears to be shifted underneath the water. This is an example of:
light scattering
reflection
light absorption
refraction
What is occurring to the light when it comes in contact with the water?The light is scattering.
The light is scattering.
The light is reflected.
The water is absorbing the light.
The light passes through the water with no effect.
Describe what happens when light strikes a dark, non-shiny surface.
Light is reflected outward.
Light is refracted as it passes through.
Light is absorbed by the surface.
Light is bent around the object.
When using a pulley and rope to lift a heavy box, you must pull with enough force to overcome the force of:
magnetism
gravity
air friction
electricity
Which example below shows what will happen to light when it strikes a mirror?
A
B
C
D
The picture below demonstrates what happens to light when it passes through water in a glass. This is an example of:
light scattering
reflection
light absorption
refraction
The Sagebrush will decrease.
The number of Frilled Lizards will decrease.
The Sun will receive more energy.
The number of Frilled Lizards will increase.
wheat only
hawk, wheat,
and grasshopper
snake only
hawk and snake
Different monkey species eat a variety of
foods such as fruit, insects, leaves, and
reptiles. A monkey that knows which tree
has the most fruit is an example of --
an adaptation
a learned behavior
an inherited trait
an environmental trait
Which of the following statements about
ecosystems is true?
A decrease in an organism’s population will
affect another organism in an ecosystem.
Plants provide all the energy in an ecosystem.
Non-living elements in an ecosystem are not
important.
Not all ecosystems need oxygen.
Which of the following does NOT have mass?
Light from a flashlight
Water in a glass
Air in a balloon
An empty box
Which of the following is NOT a Conductor?
Water
Iron
Penny
Wood
If a piece of wood is floating at the top of the pitcher with water, that means that the wood is.....
more dense than water
less dense than water
is neither an insulator or conductor
solid
A toaster is powered by electrical energy. The toaster changes the electrical energy to.....
wind energy
solar energy
thermal energy
mechanical energy
A source of power would be a....
battery
open circuit
closed circuit
a wire
What kind of energy do we use when we carry out trash to the trash can?
Sound
Mechanical
Thermal
Solar
Which statement about light and water is correct?
Light cannot pass through water.
Light bends just before entering water.
Light changes speed when passing through water.
Light bounces in the difference directions when passing through water.
Reflection means that light
bends
bounces
refracts
magnifies
Which of the following would probably reflect the most light?
Coffee cup
Notebook paper
Polished spoon
Wooden block
Which process would probably create the most rapid change in Earth's surface?
Erosion
Heating
Volcanic eruption
Weathering
Soil is made up of both living and non-living materials. Which of the following is a living material that might be found in soil?
Air
Algae
Mineral
Silt
Which landforms would normally be created by water erosion?
Lakes and cliffs
Canyons and deltas
Mountains and hills
Sand dunes and valleys
Which Earth-changing process involves the gradual wearing away of rock by wind, water, and ice?
Cooling
Rotation
Sedimentation
Weathering
What is the source of all energy on Earth?
Coal
Wind
Water
Sun
Which statement BEST explains why soils are different in appearance and texture?
Soils form only after a very long period of time.
Soils can contain different amounts of air and water.
Soils contain living things that affect their appearance and texture.
Soils come from different rocks and develop under different conditions.
Why is topsoil significant?
it does not hold too much water
it protects the harder rock below it
it supports structures built on top of it
topsoil contains nutrients important to plants.
In which layer of sedimentary rock would a scientist find the oldest fossil?
youngest layer
top layer
bottom layer
middle layer
Which causes the formation of sand dunes?
erosion
gravity
water
wind
Picture a glacier moving down a mountain....Which statement about glaciers is correct?
Glaciers are the main force in the creation of mountains
Glaciers move to slowly to change Earth's landscape
Glaciers create both deep valleys and mountain lakes
Glaciers carved all of the rivers that currently exist on Earth.
Nathan checks the outside temperature every morning before he gets ready for school. Nathan is checking....
climate
weather
forecast
pattern
What is the source of energy that begins the water cycle?
electricity
gravity
moon
sun
Which of the following correctly describes the Sun
A gaseous satellite Earth
The largest star in the universe
A star at the center of the solar system
A gaseous planet at the center of the solar system
Which statement about Earth's water is correct?
Earth's water supply is decreasing dude to evaporation
Earth's water is consistently moving and being recycled
The amount of water on Earth increases over time
Earth's water cycle is controlled by gravity
About how long does one rotation of Earth take?
365 days
52 weeks
24hours
30 days
The Sun appears to move across the sky from morning until nightfall because....
Earth rotates on its axis
the Sun rotates on its axis
Earth is tilted toward the Sun
Earth revolves around the Sun
How many times does Earth revolve around the Sun in one year?
1
7
24
365
Why is carbon-dioxide important for plants?
it gives plants their green color
they release carbon-dioxide
they use carbon dioxide for photosynthesis
it helps plants absorb water through their roots
Ecosystems change for many reasons. Which of the following is a natural cause of changes in an ecosystem
Farming
Housebuilding
Hurricanes
Pollution
Most lizards can change colors to camouflage themselves on the ground or in plants. This is an example of....
learned behavior
natural response
inherited traits
physical behavior
Which statement best describes producers?
Producers in water ecosystems are mainly algae.
Producers in land ecosystems are mainly grasses.
Producers in both water and land ecosystems are mainly trees.
Producers in both water and land ecosystems are mainly green plants.
A rabbit eats a variety of plants in an ecosystem. Which best describes the effect a drought would have on both rabbits and plants in an ecosystem?
Both populations would increase.
Both populations would decrease.
Plant life would decrease and the rabbit population would increase.
In a grassland ecosystem, lions prey on wildebeest. The population of lions has declined steadily because of illegal hunting. What will most likely happen to the population of wildebeest?
The wildebeest population will increase.
The wildebeest population will decrease.
The wildebeest population will remain the same.
Which is most likely responsible for the pollutants that enter a wetland ecosystem after a heavy rain?
animal waste
human chemical use
atmospheric conditions
changes in daily temperatures
Many people ride a bicycle for fun and exercise. Some people ride a bicycle to work because it saves money and benefits the environment by reducing the use of fossil fuels. Which of these is not an example of the bicycle using mechanical energy?
The pedals, gears, and chain help turn the wheels.
The wheels turn when the bicycle moves.
The front wheel guides the bicycle as it moves.
The reflector allows the bicycle to be seen at night.
A group of students built the circuit shown here. The lightbulb does not glow. Which statement explains this observation?
The battery is not charged.
The lightbulb is not part of a complete circuit.
The circuit does not have a switch.
The bell uses most of the energy from the battery.
The whiskers of a river otter and the antennae of a cockroach are shown here. How do structures such as whiskers and antennae benefit organisms?
They help the organisms detect their surroundings.
They help the organisms eat food quickly.
They help the organisms fight predators.
None of these
A student looks into a mirror and sees an image of an object. Which diagram shows an X where the object is most likely located?
An energy company wants to build a hydroelectric power plant. Which of these characteristics of an area is most important to the development of a hydroelectric power plant?
The area has a cool, rainy climate.
The area is located in a valley with very little wind and frequent heavy fog.
The area has a river that flows rapidly from nearby mountains through a valley.
The area has no geysers or hot springs.
An African savanna is a grassland with shrubs and a few small trees. It has warm temperatures all year long, a dry winter season, and a rainy summer season. Which group of animals is most likely supported by an African savanna?
Some characteristics of objects in the solar system are listed here. Which of the listed characteristics describe both Earth and the moon?
A student studies two Texas maps that showed some high temperatures for two days in October 2012. How many degrees Celsius did the high temperature increase in the city that had the greatest change in high temperature?
11
6
5
1
A freshwater ecosystem has various food webs. One of these food webs is shown here. Which organisms transfer the most energy within the food web?
Bass, because they are predators in this web
Copepods, because they support two chains in this web
Crayfish, because they are at the bottom of this web
Algae, because they are the producers in this web
A student draws diagrams of her house and the location of the sun in the sky. Which diagram below does not correctly represent the location of the sun at the time indicated?
The diagram shows a fish being viewed from above the water. The fish appears to be closer to the surface than it really is. What causes this difference?
Light is reflected.
Light is refracted.
Light is focused.
Light is blocked.
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?
Mostly sand and a few small bits of wood
Mostly decaying organisms
Mostly lava and a few sedimentary rocks
Mostly metal minerals
The sun rises in the ________ and sets in the _________.
west/east
east/west
north/south
south/north
The freezing point is __________.
0 degrees celsius
0 degrees farenheit
32 degrees celsius
32 degrees Farenheit
The __________ separates the smaller planets from the bigger planets.
Milky Way
Asteroid Belt
Comet
Moon
The arrows in food web/chain questions represents ___________ passing from one organism to another.
love
food
energy
gas
A predator is a ____________.
decomposer
consumer
producer
Energy always begins with the ___________.
Sun
Producer
Primary Consumer
Secondary Consumer
