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Worksheets5th Grade Science STAAR Force and Motion Review
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 23mins
In a futuristic water park, Ava and Priya are on a mission to discover how the propulsion force of a robotic ball affects the height of the splash it creates in a holographic pool. Which table BEST represents how their exciting investigation should be set up?
A) Independent variable: Type of ball; Dependent variable: Weight of the ball; Controlled variables: Height of the splash, Force the ball is thrown with, Height the ball is thrown from
B) Independent variable: Height of the splash; Dependent variable: Force the ball is thrown with; Controlled variables: Weight of the ball, Type of ball, Height the ball is thrown from
C) Independent variable: Weight of the ball; Dependent variable: Type of ball; Controlled variables: Height of the splash, Force the ball is thrown with, Height the ball is thrown from
D) Independent variable: Force the ball is thrown with; Dependent variable: Height of the splash; Controlled variables: Weight of the ball, Type of ball, Height the ball is thrown from
In a fun science class experiment, Priya, Abigail, and Arjun are testing a new transportation system using ramps and toy cars. What exciting hypothesis are they exploring in this setup?
The higher the ramp, the farther the toy car will glide.
The shorter the ramp, the shorter the distance the toy car will glide.
The heavier the toy car, the farther it will glide.
The lighter the toy car, the farther it will glide.
James and Olivia are on a mission to discover how far their speedy toy truck can zoom down a ramp. What extra gadget do they need to make their experiment a success?
A ruler to measure the distance.
A stopwatch to time the roll.
A scale to weigh the truck.
A fan to blow the truck.
In the vibrant city of Tomorrowland, young inventors Olivia and Noah are on a mission to test their new hoverboard designs. Which thrilling experiment will best reveal the secrets of friction on their hoverboards?
Drop two hoverboards from the same height at the same time
Roll two hoverboards on the carpet from the same starting point at the same time and with the same amount of force
Roll three hoverboards across three different surfaces from the same starting point at the same time and with the same amount of force
Release two hoverboards from the top of a ramp at the same time
In a warehouse adventure, Zoe and Grace are using a ramp to slide boxes. Which change will make it easier for them to move the boxes?
Decrease the height of the ramp
Increase the height of the ramp
Add an additional mass
Pull the spring scale with two hands
In a high-tech sports arena of the future, Jackson and Oliver are watching a robotic ball zoom along a track. Which diagram BEST shows the direction of the extra force and the spot where the extra force was applied to the ball?
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Imagine Mia is having a blast on the playground swing! Which statement correctly describes the forces that affect Mia’s position and motion while she’s swinging?
The force of gravity causes Mia to speed up from Position A to Position B.
The force of gravity causes Mia to speed up from Position B to Position C.
The force of Mia’s legs moving causes the motion to stop at Position B.
The force of Mia pulling on the swing causes the motion to stop at Position A.
In a science class, Luna and Daniel team up to build a balloon-powered car. When they release the balloon, what exciting motion will their car make?
The car will zoom away from the starting point in the same direction as the air leaving the balloon.
The car will move toward the starting point because of the force of the air from the balloon.
The car will move fast because the balloon gets light as the air is released.
The car will not move because the air escapes from the balloon.
In the bustling city of tomorrow, Benjamin and Anika are amazed as they watch a hover-wagon zip along a magnetic track. Suddenly, it comes to a gentle stop. What mysterious force is responsible for halting the hover-wagon's journey?
The force of gravity which is acting in the same direction as the arrow
The force of friction which is acting in the same direction as the arrow
The force of gravity which is acting in the opposite direction of the arrow
The force of friction which is acting in the opposite direction of the arrow
In the vibrant city of tomorrow, Mason and Anika are on a mission to light up the skyline! They decide to activate Control Panel 1 and Control Panel 3. Which smart light will dazzle the night?
L1
L2
L3
L4
In Isla's futuristic smart home, what quirky event occurs with the smart light and the alert system when the main control panel is left inactive?
The smart light illuminates, and the alert system activates.
The smart light illuminates, and the alert system does not activate.
The smart light does not illuminate, and the alert system activates.
The smart light does not illuminate, and the alert system does not activate.
In the vibrant city of Lumina, Aria and Anika are on a mission to keep the smart streetlights shining bright. If they need to cut the wire at a specific numbered position to ensure two of the streetlights stay lit, which position should they choose?
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
In Charlotte's futuristic smart home, Kai and Aiden are on a mission to control the lights! Which switches must they activate to keep Light Panel 1 off while making Light Panel 2 shine brightly?
Switch 1 only must be activated.
Switches 2 and 3 must be activated.
Switches 1 and 3 must be activated.
Switches 1, 2, and 3 must be activated.
Ethan and Aria are playing a game by the swimming pool. Ethan drops a coin into the pool and asks Aria, "Why does the coin at the bottom seem closer to the surface than it actually is?"
Light reflects from the surface of the water.
Light reflected from the coin changes direction as it leaves the water.
Light travels only in straight lines after being reflected.
Light reflected from the coin is absorbed by the water.
While exploring a magical park, Aria and Mia are amazed to see the trees dancing on the surface of a shimmering lake. Which statement BEST explains why the trees appear on the surface of the lake?
The trees produce light that reflects off the water.
Light reflects off the trees and reflects off the water.
The trees refract light that then reflects off the water.
Light refracts from the water and is reflected off the trees.
In a futuristic underwater city, Anika and Elijah are on an adventure and spot a robotic fish that seems closer to the surface than it actually is. Which statement best explains this optical illusion?
When light travels from water into air, the light changes direction.
The light bounces off of the water and creates a reflected image of the fish.
When white light passes through the surface of the water, the light separates into colors.
The light enters the water and exits the water at the same angle.
In a fun science class experiment, William and Isla are playing with light! They shine a beam of light towards a mirror. Which diagram best shows the path of the light beam after it bounces off the mirror?
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B)
C)
D)
In the bustling city of Technopolis, where David and Emma are testing their new hover car, what happens to their speed as they ascend the steep, futuristic hills?
The speed increases due to advanced propulsion systems.
The speed decreases due to advanced propulsion systems.
The speed remains constant.
The speed increases due to frictionless surfaces.
Ava, Daniel, and Abigail are on a mission to build the coolest greenhouse for their school project. Which material would be the ultimate choice for crafting transparent panels that let the most sunlight flood in?
Plastic
Metal
Wood
Glass
Grace and James are at the playground, and they decide to race their toy cars down a slide. What happens to the speed of the cars as they roll down the slide when the angle of the slide is increased?
The speed decreases.
The speed increases.
The speed fluctuates.
The speed remains the same.
Scarlett and Aiden are on a mission to design the coolest eco-friendly school ever! They're in charge of picking a window material that keeps the classroom cozy by minimizing heat transfer, but still lets in loads of natural light for all their creative projects. Which material should they choose to become the eco-heroes of their school?
Frosted glass
Clear polycarbonate
Opaque plastic
Transparent aluminum
William and Aria are on a thrilling adventure to build the fastest magnetic levitation train for their science project. Which factor will most significantly boost their train's speed and help them win the science fair?
The weight of the train
The strength of the magnetic field
The length of the track
The color of the train
Grace and Liam are on a mission to test a futuristic smart glass in their science class. Can you guess what makes the smart glass change its opacity?
Wind speed
Electric current
Sound waves
Temperature changes
