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5th Grade Science Milestones Practice

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 6hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which table shows the materials used by the student and correctly explains why each material is needed to make the circuit work?

a)

b)

c)

d)

2.

A student is investigating whether certain materials are conductors or insulators. The student puts each material to be tested into a circuit to see whether a light bulb will light. The observations from the investigation are shown in the table. Which Investigation Results table correctly explains the observations from the student’s investigation?

a)

b)

c)

d)

3.

The student has a variety of materials to test. Which steps would BEST complete the procedure and which conclusion should the student make?

a)

step 5: Connect a test material to the open ends of wire 1 and wire 3. step 6: Make observations, and repeat step 5 with a different test material. conclusion: If the bulb lights up, the material is a conductor. If the bulb does not light up, the material is an insulator.

b)

step 5: Connect a test material to the open ends of wire 1 and wire 3. step 6: Make observations, and repeat step 5 with a different test material. conclusion: If the bulb lights up, the material is an insulator. If the bulb does not light up, the material is a conductor

c)

step 5: Connect the open ends of wire 1 and wire 3 to each other to complete the circuit. step 6: Touch a test material to the completed circuit, and record observations. conclusion: If the bulb lights up, the material is an insulator. If the bulb does not light up, the material is a conductor

d)

step 5: Connect the open ends of wire 1 and wire 3 to each other to complete the circuit. step 6: Touch a test material to the completed circuit, and record observations. conclusion: If the bulb lights up, the material is a conductor. If the bulb does not light up, the material is an insulator.

4.

Based on the evidence, which TWO arguments correctly match a magnet to its best use?

a)

. Magnet 1 should be used to pick up many small magnetic objects at once because the temporary magnet can pick up as many objects as the permanent magnet can.

b)

Magnet 1 should be used to pick up magnetic objects in one location and drop them off in another location because temporary magnets can be turned on and off.

c)

Magnet 1 can be used in all the ways magnet 2 is used because temporary magnets can be made stronger or weaker and permanent magnets cannot.

d)

Magnet 2 should be used to pick up magnetic objects in places where there is no power supply because permanent magnets do not run out of energy.

e)

Magnet 2 should be used to pick up large magnetic objects because permanent magnets are stronger than temporary magnets

5.

A student is investigating chemical changes by using different materials. Which investigation would provide evidence of a chemical change and why?

a)

Melting a solid with fire would provide evidence of a chemical change because the solid would change shape.

b)

Cutting cardboard into many smaller pieces would provide evidence of a chemical change because the pieces cannot be put back together

c)

Placing a solid into hot water and stirring while the solid dissolves would provide evidence of a chemical change because the dissolved material is lost

d)

Combining two liquids that give off heat and gas would provide evidence of a chemical change because the particles react to make a new material with different properties

6.

Which investigation would provide evidence of a chemical change?

a)

Spray perfume into the air, and when the air and perfume mix, observe the change in odor that happens as they mix

b)

Put an antacid tablet in water, and when the antacid and water mix, observe the bubbles that form as a new substance is created.

c)

Heat water in a pan on a stove, and observe the steam that forms as the state of matter of the water changes.

d)

Blow air through a wand filled with soap solution, and observe the bubbles that form as the air becomes trapped.

7.

Students are investigating chemical changes that occur in different materials. Which TWO investigations would provide evidence of a chemical change?

a)

Placing a liquid in a freezer until the liquid becomes a solid would provide evidence of a chemical change because the state of matter changes.

b)

Using a saw to cut a solid into two different pieces would provide evidence of a chemical change because the pieces cannot be put back together

c)

. Using a hot plate to heat a solid until it changes color and releases an odor would provide evidence of a chemical change because the particles cannot be changed back.

d)

Placing two different liquids together in a beaker and observing that a solid forms when they mix would provide evidence of a chemical change because a new material is formed.

e)

Placing a mixture containing a solid and a liquid on a windowsill and letting the liquid evaporate would provide evidence of a chemical change because the evaporated material is lost

8.

Which argument BEST describes the student’s claim?

a)

The student’s claim is correct because water fills small cracks in rocks, freezes, and expands, making the cracks larger over time

b)

The student’s claim is correct because the rock was carried from the top of the volcano to its base by a glacier, creating many cracks over time.

c)

The student’s claim is not correct because the rock was picked up by moving water and rolled against other rocks, smoothing its surface and causing cracks in a short period of time

d)

The student’s claim is not correct because large cracks in rocks are caused when lava from a volcano covers the rock so its temperature rises and falls in a short period of time, causing it to break.

9.

Which question can be studied by using a drone to observe recent changes in Earth’s surface along coastal areas?

a)

. How fast are the cliffs eroding?

b)

How many people live near cliffs?

c)

How old are rock layers at the bottom of the cliff?

d)

How can people stop the erosion of cliffs near the coast?

10.

Based on the picture, which steps would produce the BEST model of how the Himalayas formed over time?

a)

step 1: Label one cardboard box as the Eurasian Plate. step 2: Label another cardboard box as the Indian Plate. step 3: Slowly push both plates toward each other. step 4: Observe and record how the sizes of both plates change when the edges push against each other

b)

step 1: Label one cardboard box as the Eurasian Plate. step 2: Label another cardboard box as the Indian Plate. step 3: Slowly push the Indian Plate toward the Eurasian Plate. step 4: Observe and record how the size of the Indian Plate changes when it touches the edge of the Eurasian Plate

c)

. step 1: Use light-colored clay to make the shape of the Eurasian Plate. step 2: Use dark-colored clay to make the shape of the Indian Plate. step 3: Slowly push the dark-colored plate toward the light-colored plate. step 4: Observe and record how the shapes of both plates change when the edges push against each other.

d)

step 1: Use light-colored clay to make the shape of the Eurasian Plate. step 2: Use dark-colored clay to make the shape of the Indian Plate. step 3: Slowly push the light-colored plate toward the dark-colored plate. step 4: Observe and record how the shape of the Eurasian Plate changes when it touches the edge of the Indian Plate.

11.

Sugar dissolves in water

a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
12.

Salt dissolves in water

a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
13.

Is copper tarnishing a physical or chemical change?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

14.

A physical change _____________ the identity of the substance.

a)

changes

b)

maintains

15.

Which of the following is an example of a CHEMICAL change?

a)

Shattering a window with a baseball

b)

Ripping paper into 1,000,000,000 tiny pieces

c)

Rusting an iron bar on a humid day

d)

Melting a block of copper metal

16.

When a new substance has formed during a chemical reaction, it is considered to be what type of change occurring?

(a)  

17.
WHY is burning a campfire a chemical change? 
a)
It created a new substance with new properties
b)
It changes in size 
c)
There is a lot of smoke
d)
The logs get smaller 
18.

Which of the following is an example of a PHYSICAL change?

a)

Neutralizing vinegar with baking soda

b)

Breaking your iPad with a rock due to school stress

c)

Creating a precipitate by mixing Lead Nitrate and Sodium Iodide

d)

Burning popcorn in the microwave

19.
Changing the phase, size or shape of something....
a)
Chemical change
b)
Physical Change
c)
Suspension
d)
Colloid
20.

Which of the following underwent a chemical change?

a)

boiling water

b)

rusting iron

c)

baking cake

d)

both rusting and baking

21.
Why is tearing a piece of paper only a physical change?
a)
It changes the paper. 
b)
It is hard to tear. 
c)
It only changes its size, but it's still paper
d)
None of the above
22.

An ice cream cone melts on a hot summer day. What is this an example of?

a)

Physical property

b)

Chemical property

c)

Physical change

d)

Chemical change

23.
If Kayla burns wood in a fire, this is a ____ change
a)
There is no change the wood is still wood
b)
A physical change the wood is just breaking down
c)
A chemical change the wood is becoming a new substance
d)
The fire actually is the thing that changes and it takes on a chemical change
24.
Evaporation is when water starts to _________
a)
Rise in the air and evaporate
b)
Fall from the sky
c)
bubble up in a sugary drink
d)
do nothing
25.
What is a parallel circuit? 
a)
A circuit with only one path to get electricity to the light
b)
A circuit without any paths to get electricity to the light
c)
A circuit with multiple paths to get electricity to the light
d)
I never knew there was such a thing as a parallel circuit 
26.
Anything that takes up space and has mass is called
a)
matter
b)
solid
c)
color
d)
atoms
27.
which organelle is the "brain" of the cell?
a)
nucleus
b)
cytoplasm
c)
vacuole
d)
cell membrane
28.
which organelle gives the plant cell its shape and gives extra support?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
nucleus
d)
vacuole
29.

Which choice describes the behavior of electric charge?

a)

Like charges attract. Unlike repel.

b)

Like charges repel. Unlike charges attract.

c)

Like charges attract. Unlike charges attract.

d)

Like charges repel. Unlike charges repel.

30.

Which of these is caused by static electricity?

a)

A Magnet attracts a paper clip.

b)

Glue holds two peaches of paper together.

c)

Socks taken from a clothes dryer stick together.

d)

Ice sticks to a car's windshield.

31.

In order for a circuit to work it must be...

a)

open

b)

closed

c)

round

d)

square

32.

Mary has a light bulb and several pieces of copper wire. What else does Mary need to be able to convert electrical energy to light energy?

a)

battery

b)

switch

c)

insulator

d)

buzzer

33.
What subject is attracted to a magnet?
a)
Silver
b)
Water
c)
Metal
d)
Iron
34.
What is known as an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material
a)
Electric Current
b)
Static Electricity
c)
Electric Discharge
35.
Which of the following are magnetic poles?
a)
North and South
b)
East and West
c)
Left and Right
d)
Red and Blue
36.
What do two unlike poles do when they are brought close together?
a)
Nothing
b)
Repel
c)
Attract
d)
Decrease
37.
The arrow on magnetic field lines shows them flowing in which direction?
a)
Left to Right
b)
North to South
c)
South to North
d)
Right to Left
38.
What do two unlike poles do when they are brought close together?
a)
Nothing
b)
Attract
c)
Repel
d)
Decrease
39.
What does the following picture represent?
a)
An electromagnet
b)
A permanent magnet
c)
A generator
d)
A motor
40.
What is an example of a conductor?
a)
A wooden block
b)
A plastic fork
c)
A styrofoam cup
d)
Aluminum foil
41.

Deposition is the-

a)

process of wind or water dropping sediment in a new location

b)

the movement of sediment by wind, water, or ice

c)

the breaking down of rocks by water, wind, or ice

42.

Erosion is the-

a)

process of wind or water dropping sediment in a new location

b)

the movement of sediment by wind, water, or ice

c)

the breaking down of rocks by water, wind, or ice

43.

Weathering is the-

a)

process of wind or water dropping sediment in a new location

b)

the movement of sediment by wind, water, or ice

c)

the breaking down of rocks by water, wind, or ice

44.

Canyons are formed by the process of-

a)

weathering and erosion by water

b)

erosion by ice

c)

deposition by water

d)

freeze thaw weathering

45.

Deltas are formed by the process of-

a)

weathering and erosion by water

b)

erosion by ice

c)

deposition by water

d)

freeze thaw weathering

46.

Sand dunes are formed by the process of-

a)

weathering and erosion by wind

b)

erosion by ice

c)

deposition by water

d)

freeze thaw weathering

47.

Which of these is an example of erosion?

a)

Light shining onto a mountain.

b)

Rain breaking down rocks on a mountain into smaller pieces.

c)

Wind blowing away sediment to a new place on the mountain.

d)

All of the above.

48.

What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?

a)

Erosion

b)

Landslide

c)

Weathering

49.

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

50.

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—

a)

keeps the rocks in place.

b)

makes the rocks last longer.

c)

expands cracks and breaks rocks.

d)

causes rocks to fall in landslides.

51.

what is a Sea Wall?

a)

A object created to cross the ocean

b)

a wall created to stop flooding

c)

a wall created to see fish in the ocean

d)

a wall to stop fires

52.

Is Lava constructive or deconstructive?

a)

constructive

b)

deconstructive

c)

none

53.

what is Terrace Farming?

a)

a farming method everyone uses

b)

a farming method used for water loss

c)

a farming method used to stop crows

54.

The carrying away of rocks and soil from one place to another

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

glacier

d)

earthquake

55.

Rocks break down due to ____________ and move to new places during ________________

a)

weathering, erosion

b)

erosion, weathering

c)

tornado, hurricane

d)

hurricane, tornado

56.

As it moves, a ___________ picks up rocks in its path

a)

erupt

b)

glacier

c)

volcano

d)

weathering

57.

Glaciers, rivers and wind cause ______________

a)

weathering

b)

landslide

c)

erosion

d)

hurricane

58.

Vertebrate or Invertebrate? Snake

a)

Vertebrate

b)

Invertebrate

59.

What do fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals all have in common?

a)

They are all vertebrates.

b)

They are all invertebrates.

c)

They are all vascular.

d)

They are all nonvascular.

60.

Plants are classified as

a)

Vertebrates/Invertebrates

b)

Vascular/Non-vascular

c)

uni-cellular/multi-cellular

61.

What is a "single kind of organism that can reproduce among its own kind"?

a)

Organism

b)

Species

c)

Producer

d)

Consumer

62.

____________________ is a flowering plant whose seeds are surrounded by fruit

a)

gymnosperm

b)

xylemsperm

c)

angiosperm

d)

phloem

63.

How is a fish different from a jellyfish?

a)

A fish can reproduce.

b)

A fish is in the animal kingdom.

c)

A fish has a backbone.

d)

A fish lives in water.

64.

Which choice below does not belong to the invertebrate group?

a)

 Mollusks

b)

Echinoderms

c)

Worms

d)

Amphibians

65.

What example of animal is cold-blooded, lays eggs, and has scaly skin?

a)

whale

b)

alligator

c)

bird

d)

spider

66.

Which is NOT true of a horse, cat, and pig.

a)

They are warm-blooded.

b)

They breathe through lungs.

c)

They have scales.

d)

They have live babies.

67.

Vertebrate or Invertebrate? Clam

a)

Vertebrate

b)

Invertebrate

68.

Warm-blooded animals always

a)

change their body temperatures based on their surroundings

b)

live in water.

c)

keep the same body temperature regardless of surroundings.

69.

_________________ are animals with a backbone.

a)

Invertebrates

b)

Consumers

c)

Decomposers

d)

Vertebrates

70.

________________ are animals without a backbone.

a)

Species

b)

Mammals

c)

Invertebrates

d)

Vertebrates

71.

All living things belong to one of five major groups: Bacteria, Protist, Fungi, Plant, and Animal. These are known as

a)

Orders

b)

Phylums

c)

Kingdoms

72.

Scientists classify plants and animals into groups based on similar traits. What does classify mean?

a)

to group by using a a set of guides or rules.

b)

to find the differences between plants and animals.

73.

Rosa was given a list of ten animals and asked to develop a model to sort them into groups. When she turned in her model, she was told she had made one mistake. Her teacher asked her to correct and explain her mistake.

a)

A jellyfish is not an invertebrate. It is a fish because it lives in water and it is cold-blooded.

b)

A dolphin is not a mammal. It is a fish because it lives in water and it is warm-blooded.

c)

A snake is not an invertebrate. It is a reptile because it has a backbone, is cold-blooded, lays eggs, and lives on land.

d)

A turtle is not a reptile. It is an invertebrate because it has a hard external shell or exoskeleton instead of a backbone.

74.
Fungi is benefical to us because of the following reason:
a)
They are a source of oxygen
b)
They can clean up pollution
c)
They are a source of antibiotics
d)
They help to clean run off from waste
75.
What is true about bacteria?
a)
Bacteria use photosynthesis to make their own food
b)
Bacteria can only be found in dirt
c)
Bacteria is always beneficial
d)
Bacteria can be used to make certain foods
76.
Which of the following is an example of a harmful microorganism?
a)
Fungi used as antibiotics
b)
Ecoli on food that makes people sick
c)
Bacteria found in yogurt.
d)
Microorganisms helping dead matter to decay
77.
Probiotics are an example of ....
a)
A microorganisms that can make people sic
b)
A microorganism that lives in the ocean
c)
An example of bacteria and all bacteria is harmful
d)
an example of live bacteria and yeast that is helpful to humans by aiding in the digestion of food
78.
Turberculosis is a disease that was widespread during the turn of the century.  This disease is an example of.....
a)
A helpful bacteria
b)
A helpful fungi
c)
A harmful bacteria
d)
A harmful probiotic
79.
Which of the following statements are true?
a)
All microorganisms are bad
b)
All microorganisms are good
c)
Some microorganisms are harmful, while some can be helpful
d)
Microorganisms are too small to do anything to anyone
80.
Which is not an example of a helpful microorganism?
a)
Yeast to help bread rise
b)
A virus used in a vaccine
c)
Microbes used to clean oil spills
d)
Bacteria that causes strep throat
81.
Which is not an example of a harmful microorganism?
a)
Mold growing on a kitchen sponge
b)
Bacteria found in yogurt
c)
Bacteria that causes turberculosis
d)
Salmonella on uncooked chicken
82.
Four students in Mrs. Sterling's class make the following observations.  Choose which student is correct
a)
Shelby says that all microorganisms are found in the ocean.  Some are helpful, but some are harmful.  It's best to shower after swimming at the beach.
b)
Garry says that all microorganisms are harmful.  This is why we must get vaccinations and antibiotics from the doctor.
c)
Ireland says that some microorganims are helpful and some are harmful.  The best way to protect ourselves from harmful microbes is to wash our hands with soap and water.
d)
Jonathan says it's impossible to become sick from bacteria.  Only viruses and fungi can make a person sick.  Make sure to sneeze in your elbow to prevent the spread of germs.
83.
Four of Mrs. Sterling's students go to Six Flags.  Two become sick.  Choose which answer gives the best evidence as to why the students became sick.
a)
Isabela and Sauzaas become sick because they do not like the dressed up characters at Six Flags.  
b)
James and and Salwa become sick because they did not have enough money to buy a souvenir. 
c)
Sauzaas and James become sick because they ingested some chicken at the food stand that had bacteria on it.  
d)
Isabella and Salwa become sick because they washed their hands too many times while at the park.
84.
______________ helps us  digest our food and they produce needed vitamins.
a)
Bacteria
b)
Fungi
c)
Protozoa
d)
Algae
85.
Yogurt and cheese  can be produced from ___________.
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Protozoa
d)
Algae
86.
Bacteria is known as ______________ in an ecosystem when feeding on dead organisms.
a)
decomposers
b)
herbivores
c)
pathogens
d)
infections
87.
A student knows that some likenesses between parents and offspring are inherited, passed from generation to generation. Which of the following is an example of an inherited likeness in humans?
a)
eye color
b)
length of hair
c)
ability to read
d)
type of language spoken 
88.
Some likenesses between parents and offspring are learned. Which of the following is a learned behavior in dogs?
a)
eating
b)
running
c)
barking
d)
shaking hands 
89.
Which is an example of a learned behavior?
a)
blinking
b)
riding a bike
c)
swallowing
d)
crying
90.
What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?
a)
eye color
b)
tongue rolling
c)
handedness
d)
language
91.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? brown fur
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
92.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Sally likes playing catch.
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
93.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
brown eyes
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
94.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Jordan loves swimming
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
95.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Cheetahs have a long tail.
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
96.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
size of your hands
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
97.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
ability for a cheetah to run fast
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
98.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
how tall you are
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
99.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
table manners
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
100.

How do you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

a)

add more magnets

b)

larger core

c)

increase the number of coils around the core

d)

salt water