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1st Semester 5th Grade Science Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 5hrs 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You were tasked with creating a scientific study that NASA would choose to conduct on the International Space Station for 6 months while also designing the room they would research in. Understanding this task was which step of the EDP?

a)

design

b)

prototype

c)

identify a need or problem

2.

After you identified a need or problem, you then did which step of the EDP?

a)

created a prototype

b)

conducted research

c)

tested and evaluated

3.

What's the first step of the engineering design process?

a)

Find a problem

b)

Redesign

c)

Communicate

d)

Test and improve

4.

Thomas Edison used the engineering design process to:

a)

a. Invent a safer alternative to candles

b)

b. Improve an existing light bulb design

c)

c. Demonstrate the danger of electric lamps

d)

d. Replace light bulbs with electric lamps

5.
When generating a solution, a designer creates either a model or a ________________.
a)
drawing
b)
report
c)
design brief
d)
prototype
6.
Which step includes brainstorming?
a)
Improve
b)
Imagine
c)
Plan
d)
Create
7.

1. Students have a box of ice pops to take to their soccer game to sell on a hot day. The students know they need a device to keep the ice pops from melting for 3 hours. They have a $15 budget. Which step of the engineering design process does this demonstrate

a)

Identify the problem

b)

Test and evaluate

c)

Redesign

d)

Develop possible solutions

8.

What's the first step of the engineering design process?

a)

Find a problem

b)

Redesign

c)

Communicate

d)

Test and improve

9.

In order to test a new design, engineering teams need to create ___.

a)

data

b)

criteria

c)

protototypes

d)

technology

10.
An _______ force must act on an object for it to CHANGE it's motion
a)
balanced
b)
unbalanced
c)
gravitational
d)
electrical
11.
What force brings the pencil down?
a)
Applied
b)
Magnetic
c)
Normal
d)
Gravitational
12.
What is the unit of force?
a)
Kilogram
b)
Meter
c)
Pascal
d)
Newton
13.
The force that opposes the motion of two surfaces sliding past each other is called ___________.
a)
acceleration
b)
inertia
c)
friction
d)
unbalanced
14.
What are balanced forces?
a)
Forces in the same direction
b)
Forces of the same size
c)
forces of the same size in opposite directions
15.

What is defined as a push or pull?

a)

force

b)

motion

c)

vector

d)

speed

16.

If the net force is equal to zero, the forces acting on the object are

a)

balanced

b)

unbalanced

17.
Why is it harder for the boy in Image B to get down the hill?
a)
Motion
b)
Friction
c)
Work
d)
Displacement
18.

Some students wanted to find out if a tennis ball and a baseball dropped from the same height hit the ground at the same time. This investigation tests the effect of which of the following?

a)

wind

b)

friction

c)

gravity

d)

magnetism

19.

A student makes a swing move by pushing it. If a student pushes the swing harder, the swing will most likely---

a)

stop moving

b)

slow down

c)

go higher

d)

get bigger

20.
Edward kicks a soccer ball across the backfield. What force works to slow the ball down?
a)
pushes and pulls
b)
friction
c)
magnetism
d)
gravitation
21.

What is the sum of forces and direction?

a)

200 N, Up

b)

800 N, Down

c)

600 N, Up

d)

200 N, Down

22.

You and your friend are playing tug of war.


You pull with 50 N of force to the left and your friend pulls with 100 N of force to the right.


Halfway through, your dad jumps in and pulls with 100 N of force to the left.


What will happen to the rope?

a)

It will slow down, stop, and move to the left

b)

It will continue moving to the right

c)

It will stop moving

23.

A cookie on a plate?

a)

Balanced

b)

Unbalanced

24.

A book sitting on a shelf?

a)

Balanced

b)

Unbalanced

25.

A bowling ball knocking over pins?

a)

Balanced

b)

Unbalanced

26.

What is the sum of forces?

(Hint: Notice the direction of the arrows!)

a)

3 N

b)

1 N

c)

4 N

d)

7 N

27.

The force that pulls two objects towards each other;

the greater the mass of an object, the greater the attraction; the further apart the objects,

the weaker the attraction.

a)

Gravitational Attraction

b)

Gravity

c)

Magnetism

d)

Weight

28.

The amount of matter in an object.

a)

Weight

b)

Volume

c)

Mass

d)

Capacity

29.

Why do planets orbit the Sun?

a)

The Sun is the only celestial object that has a gravitational pull.

b)

The Sun’s chemical composition makes it attract planets.

c)

Only celestial bodies that emit light, like the Sun, can be at the center of an orbit.

d)

The Sun is the most massive object in our solar system, so it exerts the greatest gravitational pull.

30.
A person would weigh more on Jupiter than on the Earth because . . .
a)
Jupiter has more mass, and therefore more gravity
b)
Jupiter has less mass, and therefore more gravity
c)
Jupiter has more mass, and therefore less gravity
d)
Jupiter has less mass and therefore less gravity
31.
Which of the following will not change in different gravitational fields?
a)
weight
b)
force
c)
mass
d)
pounds
32.

A brick and a pencil are dropped at the same time from the same height. Which one would hit the ground first?

a)

brick

b)

pencil

c)

both would hit at the same time

33.

What two things determine the gravity of an object?

a)

mass & weight

b)

mass & distance

c)

density & mass

d)

volume & distance

34.

When will the forces of gravity between two objects be the GREATEST?

a)

when the masses of both objects are small and the objects are far apart

b)

when the masses of both objects are large and the objects are close together

c)

when the masses of both objects are small and the objects are close together

d)

when the masses of both objects are large and the objects are far apart

35.

When will the gravity between two objects be the LEAST?

a)

when the masses of both objects is small and the objects are close together

b)

when the masses of both objects is small and the objects are far apart

c)

when the masses of both objects is large and the objects are close together

d)

when the masses of both objects is large and the objects are far apart

36.

When you drop a hammer and a feather, why does the feather fall slower?

a)

air resistance causes the feather to slow down

b)

gravity pulls harder on the hammer than the feather

c)

gravity pulls harder on the feather than the hammer

d)

air resistance causes the hammer to fall slower

37.
Which model has greater gravitational attraction (if any)
a)
Model A
b)
Model B
c)
Both Model A and Model B (same gravity)
38.
A person would weigh less on on the Moon than on the Earth because . . .
a)
Moon has more mass, and therefore more gravity
b)
Moon has less mass, and therefore more gravity
c)
Moon has more mass, and therefore less gravity
d)
Moon has less mass and therefore less gravity
39.

Why are we pulled to Earth's center and NOT the sun's?

a)

The sun is very LARGE

b)

The sun is very FAR AWAY

c)

Earth has a STRONGER GRAVITY than the sun

d)

Earth ORBITS around the sun

40.

The moon’s gravity is weaker than Earth’s because If you went to the moon, you would

a)

SHRINK and become shorter

b)

WEIGH LESS than you do on Earth

c)

FLOAT OFF into space

d)

Not be able to JUMP

41.
What is the Sun?
a)
It is a satellite
b)
It is a Star
c)
It is a comet
d)
It is a planet
42.
What are stars?
a)
Rocky bodies
b)
Hot exploding balls of gas
c)
5 pointed shapes
d)
Hollywood actors
43.

The brightness of a star as we see it from Earth depends on what 2 factors?

a)

Shape and color

b)

Size and age

c)

Size and distance

d)

Age and shape

44.
Apparent (magnitude) brightness is affected by a star's distance from Earth.
a)
False
b)
True
45.
Our sun is average-sized and average temperature.
a)
False
b)
True
46.
Very hot stars are what color? 
a)
Blue
b)
Yellow
c)
Red
d)
Orange
47.
What is the color of the coolest stars?
a)
blue
b)
yellow
c)
red
d)
orange
48.

Alpha Centauri A is a star that is larger than the Sun, yet it appears much less bright. Which of the following is the best explanation for this?

a)

Alpha Centauri A is further away from Earth than the Sun.

b)

The smaller a star the brighter it appears

c)

The older the star the brighter it appears

d)

The larger the star always appears to be brighter

49.

How many of the stars, visible in the night sky, are closer to Earth than the Sun?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

1

d)

0

50.
The sun has the highest apparent brightness to Earth because it
a)
is closer to Earth than any other star.
b)
is larger than any other star.
c)
produces more light than other stars.
d)
is hotter than other stars.
51.

Rounded or oval shape galaxy.

a)

Elliptical

b)

Irregular

c)

Spiral

52.

Galaxy has no definite shape and is forming many very hot new stars.

a)

Elliptical

b)

Irregular

c)

Spiral

53.

Galaxy with thick center and flattened arms.

a)

Elliptical

b)

Irregular

c)

Spiral

54.

Least common type of galaxy.

a)

Elliptical

b)

Irregular

c)

Spiral

55.

Contains the oldest stars.

a)

Elliptical

b)

Irregular

c)

Spiral

56.

Can have a barred center.

a)

Elliptical

b)

Irregular

c)

Spiral

57.

The Milky Way is an example of this type of galaxy, where new stars are still forming.

a)

Elliptical

b)

Irregular

c)

Spiral

58.

What type of galaxy is pictured here?

a)

Elliptical

b)

Irregular

c)

Spiral

59.

What type of galaxy is pictured here?

a)

Elliptical

b)

Irregular

c)

Spiral

60.

Why do we only see one side of the moon? (1 point)

a)

because of where we live

b)

because the moon rotates as it orbits

c)

because of an eclipse

d)

we actually see all sides of the moon

61.

When viewing from Earth, when will the moon be completely dark?

a)

The moon will always be dark in Position A, but will never be dark in Position H.

b)

The moon will never be completely dark.

c)

The moon will always be dark in Position A and sometimes be dark in Position C.

d)

The moon will always be dark in Position E, but will never be dark in Position H.

62.

What causes moon phases? (1 point)

a)

the moons light

b)

the rotation of the Earth

c)

the moons orbit around the Earth

d)

the tilt of the Earth around the sun

63.

Match the moon phase with its description and picture.

a)

Crescent moon

b)

Full moon

c)

Gibbous moon

d)

New moon

e)

Quarter moon

64.

We see it fully illuminated.

Match the moon phase with its description and picture.

a)

Crescent moon

b)

Full moon

c)

Gibbous moon

d)

New moon

e)

Quarter moon

65.
A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.
a)
New
b)
Cresent
c)
Gibbous
d)
Full
66.

Name the eclipse.

a)

solar eclipse

b)

lunar eclipse

67.
A lunar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase?
a)
New Moon
b)
3rd Quarter
c)
Full Moon
d)
1st Quarter
68.

What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

a)

Both tides are the same.

b)

Neap tides are stronger tides. Spring tides are weaker.

c)

Spring tides only happen in March, April and May.

d)

Spring tides are stronger. Neap tides are less extreme (weak).

69.

Where does the Moon get its light from?

a)

The Moon glows.

b)

The Moon gets light from Earth.

c)

The Moon reflects light from the Sun.

d)

The Moon generates itsown light.

70.

What is this moon phase?

a)

This is the full moon phase.

b)

This is the waxing crescent moon phase.

c)

This is the waning gibbous moon phase.

d)

This is the waning crescent moon phase.

71.
What is this moon phase?
a)
This is the waxing gibbous moon phase.
b)
This is the last quarter moon phase.
c)
This is the first quarter moon phase.
d)
This is the new moon phase.  
72.

What is this moon phase?

a)

This is the waning crescent phase.

b)

This is the waxing gibbous phase.

c)

This is the waning gibbous phase.

d)

This is the new moon phase.

73.

Based on the diagram, which season would the northern hemisphere be experiencing?

a)

Winter

b)

Spring

c)

Summer

d)

Fall

74.

Which hemisphere do we live in?

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southern Hemisphere

c)

Western Hemisphere

d)

Eastern Hemisphere

75.

What season is the southern hemisphere experiencing when the northern hemisphere is experiencing summer

a)

Fall

b)

Winter

c)

Spring

d)

Summer

76.

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full revolution around the sun?

a)

365 days

b)

24 years

c)

24 weeks

d)

6 months

77.

Earth experiences seasons as it revolves around the sun because of its

a)

shape

b)

tilt

c)

speed

d)

mass

78.

Around June 22nd we have the greatest amount of day time hours. This day is also known as the

a)

Summer Equinox

b)

Summer Solstice

c)

Summer Hemisphere

d)

Direct Summer

79.

True or False: The Earth is closer to the sun during the summer months.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

What season would we be experiencing with Earth #3?

a)

Winter

b)

Spring

c)

Summer

d)

Fall

81.

The imaginary pole that runs through the center of the Earth is called Earth's _______________.

a)

Pole

b)

Axis

c)

Arm

d)

Hemisphere

82.

How many degrees is the Earth tilted on axis

a)

3.5 degrees

b)

23.5 degrees

c)

35.2 degrees

d)

235 degrees

83.

We experience the same amount of daylight hours and nighttime hours during a(n)

a)

Solstice

b)

Equinox

c)

Revolution

d)

Orbital Period

84.

The spinning of Earth on its axis is known as

a)

Rotation

b)

Revolution

c)

Orbit

d)

Solstice

85.

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation?

a)

2 hour

b)

4 hours

c)

24 hours

d)

240 hours

86.

The sun rises on the ____________

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

87.

When the sun gets higher in the sky, shadows get ______.

a)

longer

b)

gone

c)

shorter

d)

darker

88.

When the sun gets lower in the sky, shadows get______.

a)

longer

b)

gone

c)

shorter

d)

darker

89.

When the Sun is behind you, your shadow is ...

a)

behind you

b)

in front of you

c)

at the side of you

d)

not there

90.

Why do shadows made by the Sun move throughout the day?

a)

Because the weather changes

b)

Because someone moves the objects

c)

Because the sun appears to move across the sky

d)

Because it's magic!

91.

Shadows are longest during _______.

a)

morning and evening

b)

noon

c)

night

92.

When was this picture most likely taken?

(Hint: think about the shadow's length)

a)

morning or evening

b)

night

c)

noon

d)

afternoon

93.

When was this picture most likely taken?

(Hint: think about the shadow's length)

a)

morning or evening

b)

night

c)

noon

94.

Where will the tree's shadow be?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

95.

Where will the tree's shadow be?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

96.

Which position of the sun will make the longest shadow?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

97.

What do shadows on Earth help show?

a)

Earth's rotation

b)

Earth's revolution

c)

Earth's equator

d)

Earth's axis

98.

The sun rises in the...

a)

East

b)

West

99.

What is a constellation?

a)

A group of patterns that form a star

b)

A group of stars that form a pattern

c)

Fine Italian cuisine

d)

A star

100.

How many named constellations are there?

a)

80

b)

84

c)

88

d)

92

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