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WorksheetsTCAP 5th Grade Science Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 6hrs 50mins
The table shows some properties of three stars. Which conclusion is correct based on the star data?
Rigel is the hottest, so it looks the dimmest from Earth.
The sun has the smallest diameter, so it looks the smallest from Earth.
Betelgeuse is farthest from Earth, so it looks the largest from Earth.
The sun is closest to Earth, so it looks the brightest from Earth.
The diagram shows Earth at four points in its orbit around the sun. The dot on Earth represents the location of Tennessee. Tennessee has the same number of daylight hours and nighttime hours two times each year. At which two points in Earth’s orbit does this occur?
Points W and Y
Points X and Z
Points W and X
Points Y and Z
The diagram shows two cliffs that are located very close to each other. Both cliffs have rock layers that contain fossils.
Which statement correctly compares the ages of the rock layers?
Rock layer F is the same age as rock layer E.
Rock layer J is younger than rock layer D.
Rock layer B is the same age as rock layer A.
Rock layer A is older than rock layer G.
Scientists found a fossilized plant. The scientists compared features of the fossilized plant to four plants that are living today. The scientists determined the types of habitats where the plants that are living today grow.
Based on the information provided, which of these describes a habitat where the fossilized plant most likely lived?
deep within a dry forest
in a wetland
near the edge of a dry forest
in an open sunny field
Animals with light brown or gray fur tend to live in open, sunny areas. Animals with black fur tend to live in areas that are filled with shadows.
In which habitat would an animal with black fur most likely survive better than an animal with light-colored fur?
a forest that has many trees growing close together
a desert that has deep sand and only a few plants
a tundra that has snow covering the ground and no growing plants
a mountain region that has evergreen trees spread far apart
What is the first step in the student's investigation of sugar cubes?
Pour water into the beaker and measure the mass of the water and beaker.
Measure the mass of an empty beaker.
Add the three sugar cubes to the water in the beaker.
Measure the mass of three sugar cubes.
According to the student's data, what is the mass of the beaker with water?
135 grams
10 grams
260 grams
125 grams
How much do the three sugar cubes weigh?
135 grams
10 grams
260 grams
125 grams
What should the student do after measuring the mass of the three sugar cubes and before adding them to the water in the beaker?
Measure the mass of the beaker again.
Measure the mass of an empty beaker.
Pour water into the beaker and measure the mass of the water and beaker.
Add the three sugar cubes to the water in the beaker.
Which bar graph represents the amount of matter present after the sugar cubes can no longer be seen?
Student's Data:
Beaker--Mass of 135 grams
Beaker with water--Mass of 260 grams
Three sugar cubes--Mass of 10 grams
Graph A
Graph B
Graph C
None of the above
According to the Mass Data chart, what is the mass of the beaker by itself?
135 grams
200 grams
260 grams
10 grams
What is the total mass of the beaker, water, and sugar cubes combined?
270 grams
135 grams
145 grams
405 grams
Students combined substances in four investigations. Their data are shown in the table.
Which investigation resulted in a change in the chemical properties of the substances?
Investigation 1
Investigation 2
Investigation 3
Investigation 4
The diagram shows the forces in newtons (N) acting on a block that is not moving.
Which two ways can the forces be changed so the block starts to move toward the right?
Increase the force pointing to the right.
Decrease the force pointing to the right.
Increase the force pointing upward.
Decrease the force pointing to the left.
Increase the force pointing to the left.
Two students are on a seesaw during recess. When Student A is at ground level, Student B is two meters above the ground. When the seesaw is completely horizontal, each student is exactly one meter above the ground.
When Student A is two meters above the ground, where is Student B?
at ground level
one meter above the ground
two meters above the ground
one and a half meters above the ground
A student claims that people cannot live in Antarctica. He claims they would be upside down and fall off the surface of Earth.
The student's claim is
correct, since Antarctica is on the bottom of Earth.
correct, since gravity pulls everything from north to south.
incorrect, since gravity pulls everything to Earth’s center.
incorrect, since people living in Antarctica are held to the surface by the atmosphere.
Which of these most likely shows how Ursa Major looks in winter?
Which statement correctly compares the Milky Way to another galaxy in the local group?
The Milky Way galaxy is larger than galaxy M31.
The Milky Way galaxy is the same shape as the Pegasus Dwarf galaxy.
The Milky Way galaxy is a different shape than galaxy M32.
The Milky Way galaxy is smaller than the Triangulum galaxy.
When the student observes the night sky, which two stars will appear the brightest?
1 and 3
2 and 3
3 and 4
2 and 4
Which number represents the location of the moon when it is in the new moon phase?
1
2
3
4
Based on this data table, which galaxies are most likely the same type as the Milky Way galaxy?
Galaxy 2 and 4--because they are both the same distance from the Milky Way galaxy
Galaxy 2 and 3--because they have the same shape as the Milky Way galaxy
Galaxy 4 and 5--because they have a similar number of stars as the Milky Way galaxy
Galaxy 1 and 5--because they are the galaxies farthest from the Milky Way galaxy
Which of these best describes the positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth during a solar eclipse?
The sun, the moon, and Earth are in a straight line, and the moon is between the sun and Earth.
The sun, the moon, and Earth are in a straight line, and the sun is between the moon and Earth.
The sun and Earth are in a straight line. The moon is not in a line but is at an angle between the sun and Earth.
The sun and Earth are in a straight line. The moon is not in line but is at an angle on the side of Earth away from the sun.
Which two statements are true based on the actual brightness of stars?
CHOOSE 2
It is possible that Star W could appear brighter than Star X.
It is possible that Star X could appear dimmer than Star Z.
It is possible that Star Y could appear brighter than Star X.
It is possible that Star Y could appear dimmer than Star Z.
It is possible that Star Z could appear brighter than Star W.
Students observe information for Object 2. Which conclusion is correct based on the objects shape, composition, and orbit?
Object 2 is a moon.
Object 2 is an asteroid.
Object 2 is an inner planet.
Object 2 is an outer planet.
A student concludes that Object 4 is a comet. Which information best supports this conclusion?
Object 4 has a tail and is composed of ice.
Object 4 has craters on it like an asteroid.
Object 4 has less mass than the sun.
Object 4 is not composed of gas.
Students observe the planets on a computer screen. They note that the outer planets move more slowly and have a larger orbit than the inner planets. Which question is best answered with this information?
Why do the number of days in a year differ on different planets?
Why do the outer and inner planets have different compositions?
Why do the planets have different masses?
Why do the planets orbit the sun instead of each other.
Which part of the student's explanation best describes why some constellations stay below the horizon at night?
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
Statement 5
Based on the data, which statement correctly compares the Milky Way to other galaxies?
The Milky Way is the 4th largest galaxy in the universe.
The Milky Way galaxy is not one of the largest galaxies in the universe.
The galaxies in the universe do not get any smaller than the size of the Milky Way.
The galaxies in the universe do not get any bigger than twice the size of the Milky Way.
Which 3 statements can students make about the soil layers?
CHOOSE 3
Fossils collected in Layer 1 will be younger than fossils collected from Layer 4.
Fossils collected in Layer 3 contain organisms larger than those found in Layer 2.
Fossils collected from Layer 1 will be the same age as those collected from Layer 3.
Fossils collected from Layer 4 will be older than those collected from Layer 2.
Fossils collected from Layer 2 could be closely related to those collected in Layer 1.
Based on the location of the dot on the foam ball, what is the reason for the difference in seasons between December and June?
Earth is closer to the sun in December and farther from the sun in June.
Earth is closer to the sun in June and farther from the sun in December.
Earth is tilted away from the sun in December and tilted toward the sun in June.
Earth is tilted away from the sun in June and tilted toward the sun in December.
Which statement correctly describes how the number of daylight hours is different at different times of the year in Tennessee?
The number of daylight hours is greater in December than in March.
The number of daylight hours is greater in June than in December.
The number of daylight hours is greater in September than in June.
The number of daylight hours is greater in March than in September.
How do plants grow differently in March compared to September?
As the days become steadily longer, plants grow better in Tennessee.
As the days become steadily shorter, plants grow better in Tennessee.
As the Earth travels farther from the sun, plants grow better in Tennessee.
As the Earth travels closer to the sun, plants grow better in Tennessee.
Which seasons are the correct labels for one of the dates on the model?
September 21: winter in the Northern Hemisphere, spring in the Southern Hemisphere
December 21: winter in the Northern Hemisphere, summer in the Southern Hemisphere
June 21: spring in the Northern Hemisphere, summer in the Southern Hemisphere
March 21: spring in the Northern Hemisphere, spring in the Southern Hemisphere
Which of these correctly compares the age of the fossil in rock layer 3 to fossils in the other rock layers?
The fossils in Layer 3 are younger than the fossils in Layers 1 and 2.
The fossils in Layer 3 are the same age as those in Layers 2 and 4.
The fossils in Layer 3 are younger than the fossils in Layer 2 and older than the fossils in Layer 5.
The fossils in Layer 3 are older than the fossils in Layer 2 and younger than the fossils in Layer 5.
Which three substances will have a phase change if the temperature goes up from 50°C to 300°C?
M. Gallium
P. Phosphorus
R. Potassium
S. Rubidium
T. Sodium
The picture shows two mice called pocket mice. Pocket mice can be born with either light-colored fur or dark-colored fur. A group of pocket mice lives in a habitat where there is light sandy soil and dark lava rocks. Mice with light-colored fur blend in with the light sandy soil. Mice with dark-colored fur blend in with the dark lava rocks. Which habitat change would most likely benefit mice with dark-colored fur and not help mice with light-colored fur?
M. Dark lava rocks break into small pieces from weathering.
P. Light sandy soil becomes very dry because of direct sunlight.
R. Lava erupts from a volcano and then hardens into large areas of dark lava rocks.
S. Light sandy soil blows around in the wind and covers up dark lava rocks
In which two mixtures was a new substance formed?
A. Mixture 1Mixture
B. Mixture 2
C. Mixture 3
D. Mixture 4
E. Mixture 5
Organisms have different types of behaviors. Some of these behaviors are natural responses called instincts. Other behaviors are learned through the use of an organism’s senses through interactions with the environment. Which three behaviors are examples of instincts?
M. birds returning to a bird feeder for food
P. monkeys using tools
R. ants living in a colony
S. sea turtles swimming
T. geese flying in a group
Which piece of evidence supports the conservation of matter during the changes shown in the diagram?
A. The combined mass of the glass and its contents is the same before and after the ice melts.
B. The combined mass of the glass and its contents is less after the ice melts.
C. The contents of the glass are wet before and after the ice melts.
D. The contents of the glass are colorless before and after the ice melts.
When the student observes the night sky, which two stars will appear the brightest?
A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4
How many times did the student riding the horse complete an up-down cycle?
M. 2 times
P. 3 times
R. 4 times
S. 5 times
Which number represents the location of the moon when it is in the new moon phase?
1
2
3
4
Which of these is the best conclusion the scientists can make about the extinct fish?
A. The extinct fish had fins on its body similar to the fins on many fish that are living today.
B. The extinct fish had stripes on its skin similar to the stripes on some fish that are living today.
C. The extinct fish could live for many years, similar to some fish that are living today.
D. The extinct fish had many predators, similar to many fish that are living today.
How can the experiment be changed to be sure that as much sugar as possible has dissolved?
M. Use less water at all three temperatures.
P. Stir the tea constantly at all three temperatures.
R. Use larger sugar cubes in the 40°C tea.
S. Use a larger cup to hold the 50°C tea.
Which three foals most likely had parents with black coats?
1
2
3
4
5
Based on the features shown, which of these is the best conclusion the scientists can make?
A. The animal lived in water.
B. The animal blended in well with its environment.
C. The animal had many offspring each year.
D. The animal migrated long distances to find food.
A space object spinning is...
Rotation
Revolution
Axis
An imaginary line that a space object spins on is...
Rotation
Revolution
Axis
A space object goes around another object is...
Rotation
Revolution
Axis
What causes moon phases? (SELECT TWO ANSWERS)
The earth's shadow
The moon revolving around the earth
The moon reflects light from the sun
The rotation of the moon
What is the missing phase?
What is the missing phase?
What is the missing phase?
What happens as the moon revolves around the earth?
The shadow gets darker and darker.
The illuminated (lit) side gets lighter and lighter.
The shadow slowly disappears until it's fully lit, then the lit part slowly disappears until it's completely dark.
Can you see the moon during the day?
Yes
No
What moon phase comes after this?
True or False: The moon is always half lit by the sun.
True
False
True or False: We have moon phases because the earth casts a shadow on the moon.
True
False
What is the result of the moon's orbit being tilted?
A lunar eclipse EVERY month
A lunar eclipse every few years
When the lit part of the moon is getting bigger, we call that ...
Waxing
Waning
When the lit part of the moon is getting smaller, we call that ...
Waxing
Waning
True or False: One side of the moon is always facing the sun.
True
False
During a solar eclipse, the ______________ is blocked by the moon.
New
Sun
Full
Moon
A solar eclipse can only happen during a ___________ moon.
Day
New
Full
Night
A lunar eclipse happens during the __________.
Day
New
Night
Moon
The order during a solar eclipse is:
Sun, Earth, Moon
Sun, Moon, Earth
A lunar eclipse can only happen during a ____________ moon.
Day
Full
New
Night
The order during a lunar eclipse is:
Sun, Moon, Earth
Sun, Earth, Moon
During a lunar eclipse, the _______________ is blocked by the earth's shadow.
Moon
Corona
Umbra
Sun
A solar eclipse happens during the ______________.
Night
Sun
Day
Moon
