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2nd Semester 5th Grade Science Review (GA)

Total questions: 155

Worksheet time: 3hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these are characteristics of inherited traits?
a)
the ability to speak in front of a crowd
b)
having green eyes and brown hair
c)
mastering multiplication facts
d)
becoming an extrovert
2.
Which of the following describes a learned behavior in a dog?
a)
eating meat
b)
running fast
c)
digging holes
d)
guiding sheep
3.
Some traits and behaviors are learned and some are inherited. Which of the following traits are inherited?
a)
Speaking Spanish
b)
Bird saying hello
c)
Cat using a litter box
d)
Spines on a cactus
4.
Which of the following is a behavior that is learned?
a)
shape of a beak
b)
monkey riding a bicycle
c)
horse eating hat
d)
snake eating mice
5.

Camels have two large humps that store fat. They use the fat stored in the humps in times when food water is scarce. The large humps on their backs are

a)

Learned behavior

b)

Environmental response to change

c)

Results of a predator attack

d)

Inherited trait passed on from parent to offspring

6.

How do the sharp spines on the cactus help it to survive?

a)

They are learned behavior that absorb sunlight

b)

They are inherited traits that provide support for the plant

c)

They are inherited traits that keep animals away from the plant

d)

They are a response to the environment to carry food to the flower

7.

Which statement best explains the illustration above?

a)

The fox ability to hunt was passed down from its parent

b)

The fox ability to hunt is a learned behavior

c)

The Eagle is migrating for the winter month

d)

The rabbit is getting energy from the fox

8.

Which is an example of an inherited trait?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Which of these is a learned behavior of a dog? (5.10B)

a)

Begging for food

b)

Drinking water

c)

Panting on a hot day

d)

Chewing on a bone

10.

Which is Inherited Trait

a)

Having Blue eyes

b)

Teaching a dog to sit on command

11.

playing the piano is a/an....

a)

inherited trait

b)

learned behavior

12.

Having the same eye color as your parents is a/an...

a)

inherited trait

b)

learned behavior

13.

Randy's black and white coloring is a/an...

a)

learned behavior

b)

inherited trait

14.

writing and drawing are both examples of....

a)

inherited traits

b)

learned behaviors

15.

riding a bike is an example of a/an....

a)

learned behavior

b)

inherited trait

16.

curly hair is an example of....

a)

inherited trait

b)

learned behavior

17.

The color of an apple is an example of an/a

a)

inherited trait

b)

learned behavior

18.

a bird building a nest is an example of a/an

a)

inherited trait

b)

learned behavior

19.
Blinking
a)
inherited
b)
learned
20.
Sunflowers growing toward the sun
a)
inherited 
b)
learn
21.

The stripes on a Zebra make it stand out on the African savannah, but when in large groups (herds) the stripes of many Zebras together make each individual blend into the crowd. This makes it harder for predators to focus in on one individual. These stripes are an example of....

a)

An acquired trait

b)

A learned behavior

c)

An inherited trait

d)

An inherited behavior (instinct)

22.

The Rafflesia flower is a type of parasite. This plant grows onto, and into the stems of other plants and can have enormous flowers. The flower smells like rotting meat. This smell attracts insects helping the plants to spread their pollen. The smell this plant produces is an example of....

a)

An inherited Trait

b)

A learned behavior

c)

An acquired trait

d)

An inherited behavior (instinct)

23.

This Panther has been in a battle with a rival panther for food. The panther won the battle but has been left with injuries that will scar over time. These scars are an example of an....

a)

An inherited triat

b)

An acquired triat

c)

A learned behavior

d)

An inherited behavior

24.

Leaves come in many different sizes and shapes and help us to identify different plant species. The shape of a plants leaf is an...

a)

An inherited behavior (instinct)

b)

An acquired trait

c)

A learned behavior

d)

An inherited trait

25.

Your earlobes can be either, attached at the base, or detached and hanging down. This is something offspring get from their parents. This is an example of...

a)

An inherited behavior (instinct)

b)

A learned behavior

c)

An inherited trait

d)

An acquired trait

26.

This dog is playing fetch with a large stick. This in an example of...

a)

A learned behavior

b)

An inherited behavior (instinct)

c)

An acquired trait

d)

An inherited trait

27.

Bees will huddle together and shake, and vibrate their bodies. This behavior helps them to communicate and stay warm. This is an example of ...

a)

An inherited trait

b)

An acquired trait

c)

A learned behavior

d)

An inherited behavior (instinct)

28.

As plants grow, their stems will grow upward, so the leaves can collect energy from the sun, and the roots will grow down reaching for the water in the soil. This behavior will happen no matter what direction you point the seed (it uses gravity to tell which way is up and down). This is an example of...

a)

An inherited behavior (instinct)

b)

A learned behavior

c)

An inherited trait

d)

An acquired trait.

29.

Flowers come in many different colors. The color of flower a plant has is determined by the color flower its parent plants had. The color a flower is an...

a)

An acquired trait

b)

An inherited trait

c)

A learned behavior

d)

An inherited behavior

30.

This in an African elephant, which of these traits is a learned behavior?

a)

This elephant has a scar on its left hind leg from an attack by lions

b)

This elephant will move grow its tusks longer as it ages

c)

This elephant stays away from humans

d)

This elephant will protect its offspring from predators

31.

This is a brown bear. This animal as several interesting traits. Which of these traits is an acquired trait?

a)

The bear has sharp incisors (teeth) for tearing meat

b)

the bear has flattened rear molars (teeth) for grinding plant material

c)

The bear has an injured paw

d)

The bear has a thick coat to insulate it from the cold northern climate.

32.

A moose is a large herbivore. They are not hunters but are aggressive. They defend themselves with their large antlers. The shape and size of their antlers is passed on from parent to child. This is an (a)   trait.

33.

Which animal is an invertebrate?

a)
b)
c)
34.

Select the two groups that Animals are broken into

a)

Big and Small

b)

Vertebrates and Invertebrates

35.

Which animal belongs in the fish category

a)
b)
c)
36.
What does it mean to classify animals?
a)
to capture it for scientific research 
b)
to put into a group with other animals that are similar
c)
to release it into the wild
d)
to study it in its natural environment
37.
Animals that began their life in water, but live most of it on land are
a)
mammals
b)
amphibians
c)
reptiles
d)
birds
38.

Which best describes the animal in the picture above?

a)

Reptile

b)

Amphibian

c)

Mammal

d)

Bird

39.

I have two legs and two wings. I lay eggs. I am covered with feathers. What am I?

a)

Fish

b)

Mammal

c)

Amphibian

d)

Bird

40.
What is one thing all animals have in common?
a)
All animals have fur
b)
All animals breathe through lungs
c)
All animals can walk
d)
All animals eat other organisms for food
41.

Which of the following BEST describes a mammal?

a)

Cold blooded and has scales.

b)

Has hair on body, warm blooded, breathes with lungs.

c)

Born in the water and breathes through gills.

42.
Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are all ____________
a)
invertebraes 
b)
vertebraes 
43.
A cold-blooded organisms take on the temperatures of their environments
a)
false
b)
true 
44.
Which vertebrae does not reproduce by laying eggs? 
a)
mammals
b)
fish 
c)
birds 
d)
amphibians 
45.
Which class of vertebrates has soft, moist skin that can absorb oxygen and water?
a)
Reptiles
b)
Mammals
c)
Fish
d)
Amphibians
46.

This group can be described by having a beak, feathers, and wings

a)

Fish

b)

Reptile

c)

Bird

d)

Mammal

e)

Amphibians

47.

This group can be described by having dry, rough skin

a)

Fish

b)

Reptile

c)

Bird

d)

Mammal

e)

Amphibians

48.

This group can be described by having hair, teeth, live birth, and feeding milk to their young

a)

Fish

b)

Reptiles

c)

Birds

d)

Mammals

e)

Amphibians

49.

This group can be described by having gills, scales, and fins

a)

Reptiles

b)

Fish

c)

Birds

d)

Mammals

e)

Amphibians

50.

This group can be described by having smooth, moist skin

a)

Reptiles

b)

Fish

c)

Birds

d)

Mammals

e)

Amphibians

51.

Which group of animals has a backbone

a)

Vertebrates

b)

Invertebrates

52.

Which group of animals does not have a backbone

a)

Vertebrates

b)

Invertebrates

53.

If an animal maintains a constant body temperature it is

a)

Warm blooded

b)

Cold blooded

54.

If an animal's body temperature changes with its surroundings it is

a)

Warm blooded

b)

Cold blooded

55.

Which animals are warm blooded

a)

Mammals

b)

Birds

c)

Fish

d)

Reptiles

e)

Amphibians

56.

Which animals are cold blooded

a)

Mammals

b)

Birds

c)

Fish

d)

Reptiles

e)

Amphibians

57.

Which of the following are vertebrates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
58.

Which of the following are invertebrates.

a)
b)
c)
d)
59.

Which of the following are invertebrates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
60.

Which of the following are vertebrates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
61.

Which of the following are invertebrates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
62.

Which of the following are invertebrates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
63.

Which 2 groups of vertebrates can be found on land near water?

a)

Mammals

b)

Birds

c)

Fish

d)

Reptiles

e)

Amphibians

64.

Which vertebrates hatch from eggs?

a)

Mammals

b)

Birds

c)

Fish

d)

Reptiles

e)

Amphibians

65.

Which are examples of coniferous trees? (there is more than one answer check them all)

a)

Pine Trees

b)

Apple Trees

c)

Evergreen Trees

d)

Maple Trees

e)

Fir Trees

66.

What type of plants transport water through tubes, grow very tall, and do not have to live close to water?

a)

Vascular

b)

Non-Vascular

67.

What type of plants do not have tubes, absorb water like sponges, grow to be few inches tall, and must live close to water?

a)

Vascular

b)

Non-vascular

68.

This type of tree has broad shaped leaves and loses its leaves in the winter.

a)

Coniferous

b)

Deciduous

69.

This type of tree has pointed leaves (needles) and keeps its leaves in the winter.

a)

Coniferous

b)

Deciduous

70.

Which 2 answers are examples of vascular plants.

a)
b)
c)
d)
71.

Which 2 answers are examples of non-vascular plants.

a)
b)
c)
d)
72.

Which are examples of deciduous trees? (there is more than one answer)

a)

Apple Tree

b)

Pine Tree

c)

Oak Tree

d)

Maple Tree

e)

Evergreen Tree

73.

Plants are divided into two groups (vascular and non-vascular) based on what?

a)

how they make food

b)

what type of leaves they have

c)

how they transport water

74.

Photosynthesis is.....

a)

when plants use sunlight and chloroplast to make food

b)

how plants absorb water

c)

a type of plant

75.

Which 2 are deciduous trees

a)
b)
c)
d)
76.

Which 2 are coniferous trees

a)
b)
c)
d)
77.

What are the 3 main parts of plants?

a)

Stem

b)

Roots

c)

Flowers

d)

Leaves

78.

Cones, seeds, and spores are all ways that plants do what?

a)

get water

b)

make food

c)

reproduce

79.

True or False: Plants are multi-cellular (meaning they are made up of more than one cell)

a)

True

b)

False

80.

What are 2 ways plants can be grouped?

a)

how they transport water

b)

how they reproduce

c)

how they make food

81.

Is this plant Flowering or Non-Flowering

a)

Flowering Plant

b)

Non-Flowering Plant

82.

Is this plant Flowering or Non-Flowering?

a)

Flowering Plant

b)

Non-Flowering Plant

83.

Is this plant Flowering or Non-Flowering?

a)

Flowering Plant

b)

Non-Flowering Plant

84.

Is this plant Flowering or Non-Flowering?

a)

Flowering Plant

b)

Non-Flowering Plant

85.
Which group of vascular plants do NOT make seeds?
a)
Coniferous trees
b)
Ferns
c)
Pines
d)
Flowering Plants
86.

What is a Angiosperm

a)

A plant that produces flowers

b)

Non seeded plant

c)

Tree

87.
What are the 2 MAIN groups of plants?
a)
seed plants and seedless plants
b)
gymnosperms and angiosperms
c)
horsetails and ferns
d)
vascular and nonvascular
88.
Mosses, liverworts, and hornworts are ___ plants.
a)
nonvascular
b)
vascular
89.
Nonvascular plants usually grow in:
a)
damp, shady areas
b)
deserts
c)
arctic regions
d)
sunny fields
90.
Why do nonvascular plants grow close to the ground?
a)
to get less sunlight
b)
for protection
c)
for space
d)
to absorb water
91.

What organelle controls and regulates cell activity?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Lysosome

92.

Which of the following best describe the function of the cell wall?

a)

It gives structural support to plant cells.

b)

Its jelly-like fluid surrounds the nucleus and most of the cell’s internal parts.

c)

It contains the cell’s nuclear material.

d)

It produces food from sunlight.

93.

Which organelle is green and found in plant cells?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Vacuole

d)

Nucleus

94.

Which of these statements best describes the function of the cell membrane?

a)

It allows things to freely enter and exit the cell.

b)

It controls which substances enter and exit the cell.

c)

It prevents substances from entering the cell.

d)

It prevents substances from leaving the cell.

95.

The arrow is pointing to which organelle?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosome

96.

The _____ consists of a jellylike substance that contain many organelles.

a)

ribosomes

b)

cytoplasm

c)

chloroplasts

d)

cell wall

97.

Cells can only be seen with a

a)

telescope

b)

microscope

c)

magnifying glass

d)

binoculars

98.

What kind of cell is this?

a)

plant

b)

animal

99.

What kind of cell is this?

a)

plant

b)

animal

100.

What provides the structure for the cell? This is similar to a skeleton for humans and animals. Found in the plant cell only.

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

101.

What do scientists call the parts of a cell?

a)

Pieces

b)

Sections

c)

Organelles

d)

None of these

102.
Plants and animal cells both have a nucleus.
a)
True
b)
False
103.

Looking in a microscope, you see cells that have rectangular shapes and a green color. What type of cells are you probably viewing?

a)

plant cells

b)

animals cells

c)

muscle cells

d)

blood cells

104.

This type of cell needs a cell wall and chloroplasts

a)

Animal Cell

b)

Plant Cell

105.

This cell part is in ALL cells. It is the gel-like substance that provides cell shape.

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

106.

Which cell has a cell wall?

a)

Animal Cell

b)

Plant Cell

c)

Both

107.

What is the large sac that holds food, water, and waste?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Vacuole

c)

Nucleus

d)

Mitochondria

108.

All living things are made up of...

a)

cells

b)

cell tissues

c)

organ

d)

organ systems

109.

What science tool is used to view organisms too small to see with a magnifying lens?

a)

telescope

b)

binoculars

c)

microscope

d)

netherscope

110.

What science tool is used to view organisms too small to see with a magnifying lens?

a)

telescope

b)

binoculars

c)

microscope

d)

netherscope

111.

Beneficial or Harmful?

bacteria absorbs nutrients from food for our digestion

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

112.

How can you avoid microorganisms?

a)

They're everywhere, you can't!

b)

Wash your hands

c)

Use hand-sanitizer

d)

cook chicken completely

113.

Beneficial or Harmful?


algae causes Red Tide

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

114.

Beneficial or Harmful?

bacteria in under-cooked chicken

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

115.

Beneficial or Harmful?


Algae in the ocean makes oxygen

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

116.

Beneficial or Harmful?


bacteria used to make cheese and yogurt

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

117.

Beneficial or Harmful?

yeast causes bread to rise

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

118.

Beneficial or Harmful?


fungus causes ringworm or athlete's foot on the skin

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

119.

Beneficial or Harmful?


bacteria weakens teeth enamel

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

120.

Beneficial or Harmful?

fungus mold used to create the medicine Penicillin (antibiotic)

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

121.

Beneficial or Harmful?


fungus & bacteria decomposes dead tree limbs in forest

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

122.

Beneficial or Harmful?


bacteria cause Strep Throat

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

123.

Beneficial or Harmful?


Plankton are a food source for small fish

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

124.
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
125.
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
126.
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
127.

Four students in Mrs. Harper's class make the following observations. Choose which student is correct

a)

Samerius 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)

Emily says that all microorganisms are harmful. This is why we must get vaccinations and antibiotics from the doctor.

c)

Melissa says that some microorganisms are helpful and some are harmful. The best way to protect ourselves from harmful microorganisms 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.

128.
Which best describes where you would find microorganisms?
a)
in ponds, lakes, and oceans.
b)
in animals, plants, and humans.
c)
on food that has rotted.
d)
everywhere around us.
129.

Mold can be helpful when it helps dead things (plants, animals)...

a)

Grow

b)

Decay

c)

Sleep

d)

Reproduce

130.
Marco went to the doctor and was given a vaccine containing a virus. When Marco was surprised the vaccine contained a virus, the doctor explained that viruses and other microorganisms...
a)
only cause sickness to people
b)
can have benefits to people
c)
are rarely useful to people
d)
should not be placed in the body
131.

What are three helpful organisms?

a)

Blood,Ebola, and E.coli

b)

Yeast for bread, algae for oxygen, mold for penicillin

c)

Mold, Spit, and Gas

d)

Athletes Foot, Pink Eye, Strep throat

132.
Micro means...
a)
large
b)
tiny
c)
living
d)
science 
133.
Which of the following is NOT made using helpful microorganisms?
a)
bread
b)
cheese
c)
steak
d)
yogurt
134.

A fungus that causes skin disease.

a)

Ring Worm

b)

Salmonella

c)

Yeast

d)

Athletes Foot

135.

They cause stomach illness or even death.

a)

Penicillin

b)

Athletes Foot

c)

Algae

d)

Salmonella / E Coli

136.

They cause stomach illness or even death.

a)

Penicillin

b)

Athletes Foot

c)

Algae

d)

Salmonella / E Coli

137.

A fungus that causes skin disease.

a)

Ring Worm

b)

Salmonella

c)

Yeast

d)

Athletes Foot

138.

A fungus that is usually located on your feet which causes skin disease.

a)

Ring Worm

b)

Athletes Foot

c)

E Coli

d)

Protozoa

139.

Helpful in the making of bread.

a)

Penicillin

b)

Salmonella

c)

Yeast

d)

Fungi

140.

Helps to digest the food in your stomach.

a)

Fungi

b)

Algae

c)

Yeast

d)

Bacteria

141.

A fungus used as a medicine.

a)

Yeast

b)

Bacteria

c)

Penicillin

d)

Algae

142.

Helping in the making of yogurt and cheese.

a)

Yeast

b)

Penicillin

c)

Salmonella

d)

Bacteria

143.

_____________ can be many different sizes ranging from microscopic single celled yeasts used in bread making to macroscopic fungi which contain many cells such as moulds, mushrooms, and toadstools.

a)

Protozoa

b)

Fungi

c)

Yeast

d)

Algae

144.

_____________ are single-celled spherical, spiral or rod shaped organisms.

a)

Yeast

b)

Algae

c)

Penicillin

d)

Bacteria

145.

_______________ are parasites, which means they can only survive inside the cells of other living things.

a)

Viruses

b)

Protozoa

c)

Algae

d)

Fungi

146.

________________ come in many different sizes from microscopic single celled diatoms used in toothpaste to macroscopic alga which contain many like seaweed.

a)

Algae

b)

Fungi

c)

Protozoa

d)

Yeast

147.

____________ single celled organism which cause diseases such as malaria, and sleeping sickness. They are also helpful in the treatment of sewage waste where they eat the harmful bacteria making it safe for disposal.

a)

Protozoa

b)

Alagae

c)

Yeast

d)

Fungi

148.

Which observation supports the claim that microorganisms are helpful to ecosystems?

a)

Microorganism are to small to been seen without special equipment.

b)

Microorganism need water and energy to survive.

c)

Millions of microorganism can often be found in soil.

d)

Microorganisms break down dead plants and animals, making nutrients available.

149.

Some microorganism are harmful when they enter other living things and cause living things to ______________.

a)

Grow quickly

b)

Get sick

c)

Reproduce

d)

Produce Energy

150.

Organisms that live in the intestines of humans are helpful when they______________.

a)

Block nutrients that humans need.

b)

Help break down food for humans to use.

c)

Secrete chemicals that cause disease.

d)

Enter the bloodstream of humans.

151.

A living thing that is too small to be seen without a microscope.

a)

Decomposer

b)

Health

c)

Microorganism

d)

Yeast

152.

An organism that gets energy by using dead organisms, nonliving materials, or waste as food.

a)

Decomposer

b)

Microorganism

c)

Microscope

d)

Beneficial

153.

A scientific tool used to see small objects more clearly.

a)

Microorganism

b)

Decomposer

c)

Beneficial

d)

Microscope

154.

If something is BENEFICIAL it is ___________

a)

Helpful

b)

Microscopic

c)

A single celled fungus

d)

A scientific tool used to see small objects.

155.

A single-cell fungus

a)

Health

b)

Decomposer

c)

Microorganism

d)

Yeast

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