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WorksheetsScience 5th Grade Checkpoint Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Sort the following materials into "Soluble in Water" or "Not Soluble in Water."
sugar
chocolate syrup
Kool-Aid powder
oil
plastic
The change of water from a liquid to a gas is called (a) .
Place the changing phases of matter in the correct chronological order starting with evaporation.
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
freezing
Select all the facts about gases.
No fixed volume
No fixed shape
Particles (atoms) move freely (everywhere)
Select the item(s) that is
less dense than water.
Sort these objects based on their density.
sponge
wood block
quarter
marbles
cork
key
rubber ducky
metal ducky
When a substance begins to melt its molecules will-
speed up and spread out.
slow down and come together.
speed up and come together.
remain the same.
The movement of water from the earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again is:
(a)
*What step of the water cycle is shown in this picture?
Condensation
Runoff
Precipitation
Evaporation
How does the sun’s energy affect the water cycle?
The sun’s energy melts the icebergs so that there is more water for the water cycle.
The sun’s energy warms water so that it evaporates and rises into the air.
The sun’s energy evaporates water so there is less water for the water cycle.
*Based on the information on the chart, which weather condition shows the numbers decreasing each day?
wind speed
precipitation
high temperature
low temperature
A material that allows heat or electricity to flow through it is a (a) .
*Which object is the best conductor of electricity?
Match the following scientific tools with what they measure.
volume
length
mass
time
force
Spinning of Earth on its (a) is called a (b) .
The movement of Earth around the sun is called an (a) .
Match the following.
equator
axis
rotation
orbit
hemisphere
Identify the southern hemisphere.
Label the Earth.
Match the following.
most friction
least friction
some friction
Select the various types of forces.
gravity
magnetism
push
pull
Identify the electrons.
conductors
insulators
switch
open circuit
closed circuit
The (a) is an (b) and keeps the handle from becoming too (c) .
NASA wants to start sending astronauts to Mars.
What is the position of Mars in relation to the sun?
Mars is the largest planet compared to the sun.
Mars is next to Earth and is the fourth planet from the sun.
Mars is the third planet from the sun.
Mars is the furthest planet away from the sun.
When the Northern hemisphere is experiencing winter, the Southern hemisphere is experiencing (a) season.
Match the following steps of the water cycle with their descriptions.
condensation
Water vapor cools and forms droplets.
runoff
Water flows over the ground surface.
precipitation
Water falls from clouds as rain, snow, etc.
evaporation
Water changes from liquid to vapor.
Kimberly is not sure what she should wear. Looking at these thermometers, which one indicates that she should dress for a hot day?
Using this ruler, how long is this eraser? Make sure to include the correct unit of measurement.
(a)
If you add heat to a solid, the molecules will look like -
Adding HEAT to matter causes its particles (atoms) to-
move faster and farther apart.
move slower and farther apart.
move faster and closer together.
move slower and closer together.
A (a) is a tool used for separating solids from other solids.
Match the following scientific tools.
graduated cylinder
beaker
triple-beam balance
measuring
tape
hot plate
Match the physical properties.
texture
magnetic
density
length
color
Organize these facts into the correct STATE of MATTER.
definite volume, definite shape
definite volume, NO definite shape
molecultes are TIGHTLY packed
molecules are LOOSE
molecules take the shape of the container
NO definite volume or shape
molecules go EVERYWHERE
Which group icorrectly classifies the objects?
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Select all the electrical insulators.
iron nail
glass window
wooden pan
metal fork
What is an Insulator of electricity?
A material that allows and slows the flow of electricity.
A material that does not let electricity flow through it.
A material that does let electricity flow through it.
A (a) is an enormous mass of ice moving over land that is made of (b)
.
Select the various types of forces.
(a) is important because it returns (b) to other (c) .
The water cycle has (a)
The volume of the liquid in this graduated cylinder is (a)
Identify the different forces taking place in this tug-of-war.
If the boys used an applied force of 100 Newtons (N), while the girls used an applied force of 50 Newtons (N), what is difference in net force?
Team 1 pulls with 700 Newtons (N), and Team 2 pulls with 700 Newtons (N). The difference in net force is _____.
Which of the following is an example of electrical energy being transformed into light energy?
A car engine running
A light bulb glowing
A windmill turning
A person running
Match the following energy transformations with their descriptions:
Electrical to thermal
Using a toaster
Chemical to electrical
Battery powering a device
Mechanical to electrical
Wind turbine generating electricity
Thermal to chemical
Photosynthesis in plants
Explain the energy transformation that occurs when a person rides a bicycle.
Chemical energy in muscles to mechanical energy in motion
Electrical energy in muscles to mechanical energy in motion
Thermal energy in muscles to mechanical energy in motion
Light energy in muscles to mechanical energy in motion
Electrical Energy
Electrical Outlet
Chemical Energy
Battery
Mechanical Energy
Movement
Thermal Energy
Heat
Kayleen and Alejandro are playing with a battery-powered toy car. Describe the energy transformation that occurs when the toy car moves.
Chemical energy in the battery is transformed into mechanical energy to move the car.
Thermal energy in the battery is transformed into light energy to move the car.
Electrical energy in the battery is transformed into sound energy to move the car.
Light energy in the battery is transformed into chemical energy to move the car.
During a science experiment, Andrew and Sherlyn observed an example of energy transfer in sound. Which of the following did they observe?
A light bulb lighting up
A drum being struck and producing a sound
A plant growing
A car accelerating
When Gerardo and Tomas rub their hands together and they become warm, the type of energy transformation that occurs is (a) .
Electrical to thermal
Chemical to mechanical
Light to thermal
Lenses, like camera lenses or microscopes _____ light.
reflect
refract
absorb
What do smooth, shiny surfaces do?
reflect light
refract light
absorb light
When we see a rainbow, we see-
light being reflected.
light being refracted.
light being absorbed.
Match the following
ALL light passes through
SOME light passes through
NO light passes through
glass window
tissue paper
wax paper
water
wood block
aluminum foil
cardboard
notebook paper
cling wrap
Match the following
Which is a conductor and which is an insulator?
The table shows the size of the outer planets. Place the names of the planets in the order from smallest to largest.
Neptune
Uranus
Saturn
Jupiter
To save time on making a solar system model, Chris bought a project kit on the Internet. A picture below shows his work. Chris showed his project to classmates, and they noticed a few problems. Select ALL sentences that describe how Chris might improve the design of his model.
The model needs smaller balls to show terrestrial planets.
The model needs a much bigger ball to show the sun.
The model needs the Earth to be in the center.
All of the above
You are making a model using five balls below to show objects in our solar system. Compare the sizes of the balls and use the word bank to identify and label each one.
Name this moon phase
Waxing crescent
Waning gibbous
First quarter
Last quarter
Arrange M.E.L.T.S. in the proper sequence.
mechanical
energy
electrical
energy
light
energy
thermal
energy
sound
energy
Select the example of mechanical energy.
Liquids have a definite (a) , but NO definite (b) . Liquids take the (c) (form) of the (d) .
Which character is protecting him or herself with insulators against thermal energy emitting from the lightsaber?
If the Death Star is moving around the planet, you can conclue that is must be (a) .
If it is (a) on the ice planet Hoth, then you can infer that Hoth is (b) (c) from (d) sun.
The illustration shows a light ray striking an object.
In the illustration, the light ray striking the object is (a) .
always travels in a straight line.
bends when it passes through water.
makes the water in the glass evaporate.
reflects the pencil on the water's surface.
What happens when the switch is closed?
Only the bottom lamp turns on.
Both lamps turn on at the same time.
Only the top lamp turns on.
The top lamp turns on and then the bottom lamp turns on.
Which of these circuits are parallel circuits?
X and Y only
X and Z only
Y and Z only
all of them
Which switches must be pressed to make bulb X
come on?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
all three of them
What type of circuit is this?
(a)
What type of circuit is this?
(a)
What is this symbol for?
What is parallel circuit?
A wire that has a battery and a switch.
A circuit that contains more than one path for current flow.
A circuit that contians one path for current flow.
A circuit with a switch.
What number is this
2
12
20
10
What number is this
11
14
15
16
What number is this
7
8
9
12
What number is this
10
18
3
6
What number is this
3
8
5
17
What number is this
16
14
6
7
20
21
30
10
21
11
31
2
2
20
12
22
23
21
19
15
24
14
21
4
26
6
2
16
21
22
27
17
28
18
8
25
30
20
10
31
sorry
please
where
again
What is the signed term?
Good Morning
Good Afternoon
Good Night
