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40 Days of Science Review - Week One, Day 1

SC.5.N.1.1 Scientific Method

1) Jane is investigating to find out if bean plants grow taller in ordinary topsoil or special potting soil over a three-week period. She sets up her investigation with 10 bean plants of equal size in each type of soil. What should Jane do each day to make sure she gets valid results?

A. Water only the plants in special potting soil. B. Calculate the average plant height for each

soil type.

C. Move the plants in ordinary topsoil to different locations.

D. Estimate the height of each plant's stem and record the estimate.

SC.5.E.5.1 Galaxies & Objects within our Galaxy

2) Marc notices that when he looks at the stars at night, some appear to be brighter than others. Which three factors affect how bright a star appears to an observer on Earth?

A. the star's color, size, and distance from Earth

B. the star's energy, size, and temperature

C. the star's size, temperature, and distance from Earth

D. the star's movement, distance from Earth, and gravity

SC.5.P.8.1 Properties of Matter

3) Janice found two sea shells when she went to the beach. They appear to be almost the same size, but they have different shapes. How could she figure out if their volume is the same?

A. Weigh each one on a scale to see which is heaviest.

B. Fill each one with water to see which will hold the most.

C. Drop each one in a beaker of water to see which raises the water level the most.

D. Measure the length of each one with a measuring tape to see which is longest.

SC.3.L.14.1 Plant Structures

4) Where does reproduction take place in plants?

A. Phloem B. Roots C. Leaves D. Flowers

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1) Sonya wanted to know if mowing affects the health of grass during a drought. To find out, she collected data on how often her neighbors mowed their grass. Based on the information she collected, what is the BEST next step?

A. Report her findings to her neighbors. B. Develop a plan to save everyone's

lawns. C. Stop her neighbors from mowing their

lawns. D. Find out if other things might be

affecting the grass.


2) Which of the following is true of the Sun?

A. The Sun is the closest star to Earth. B. The Sun is the largest star in the Milky Way.C. The Sun is the largest planet in our Solar System. D. The Sun is an example of a galaxy that gives off light energy.


3) The two objects shown are the same size. However, one object is made of wood, and the other object is made of plastic. Which of the following properties of the objects will be the same?

A. mass B. texture

C. volume D. weight


4) What is an undeveloped plant called?


A. rootsB. stem

C. flowerD. seed

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1) Thomas and Julie wanted to find out which material would insulate their teacher's coffee cup and keep the coffee hot for the longest period of time. They first wrapped her cup with bubble wrap and recorded the temperature of the coffee once every 15 minutes for 2 hours. They repeated the investigation, this time using newspaper instead of bubble wrap, but they got the same results for both materials.

What could they do to make sure their results are valid?

A. Repeat their experiment. B. Use tea instead of coffee.

C. Use a different thermometer. D. Conduct their investigation in a colder room.


2) Which of the following consists of gas, dust, and many stars?

A. the Earth's atmosphere B. a galaxy

C. a solar system D. the Sun


3) Susan blew up a balloon until it was completely full and as big as a soccer ball. Which of the following correctly describes the air inside the balloon?

A. The air is a gas that cannot be compressed by any means. B. The air is a gas that always forms a round shape when

compressed. C. The air is a gas that expands to fill the space inside the balloon. D. The air is a gas that will flow evenly and steadily from inside the

balloon if punctured.


4) What might occur if all of the roots were removed from a plant?

A. the plant would not be able to support itselfB. the plant would take in too much water


C. the plant would not produce seedsD. the plant would not be able to survive because it could not make food

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1) Brianna's class wants to determine if boys or girls recycled more paper each day. They set up separate recycling bins in the classroom and labeled them "Boys" and "Girls." The students then placed their paper items in the right bins. Which of the following should the students do each day before emptying the bins?

A. Make lists of the different types of paper in each bin. B. Count and record the number of paper items recycled in each bin. C. Make a list of which student recycled which paper item in each of the bins. D. Record their estimate of the number of times students placed items in each bin.


2) Brandon has learned that many stars are actually larger than the Sun. If this is true, why do these stars appear like points of light in the sky?

A. These stars are hotter than the Sun. B. These stars have less mass than the Sun. C. These stars are farther away from Earth than the Sun is. D. These stars are made of different chemicals than the Sun.


3) Dan brought some chocolate chips in a plastic container with his lunch one day. He decided to save them and eat them while he waited for the bus after school. All afternoon his lunch bag sat on the warm windowsill in his classroom. When he finally took the container out after school, the chocolate chips had turned into a hard chunk of chocolate shaped like the bottom of the container. What happened to his chocolate chips?

A. They started as a solid, melted, and then became solid again. B. They changed from a solid to a gas before becoming solid once again. C. They were a cool solid to start, then became a warm solid before cooling again. D. They went from being a hard solid to a gas, a liquid, and then to a hard solid again.


4) John was exploring the edge of a stream. He noticed there were many tree roots extending from the bank. What is not a logical hypothesis for this observation?


A. the trees were planted near the streamB. the roots grow toward moisture

C. roots need sunlightD. the bank of the river had eroded and exposed

the roots

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1) Kenya wanted to find out which of her toy cars, the Corvette or the Mustang, would roll downhill faster. She made a ramp by putting several books under one end of a board so that the board was slanted. Which would be the best way for her to perform his experiment?

A. Roll each car down the ramp separately five times and estimate which car looked faster. B. Roll both cars down the ramp together one time and see which one gets to the bottom first. C. Roll each car down the ramp separately one time, and time

them with the second hand on his watch. D. Roll both cars down the ramp together five times and record

which gets to the bottom first each time.


2) Leo is studying the stars and she learns that Barnard's star is the third closest star to Earth, although it cannot be seen without a telescope. He also knows that the brightest star in the night sky, Sirius, is much farther away but can be seen by the naked eye. Which of the following explains why Sirius can be seen without a telescope?

A. Barnard's star is much larger and hotter than Sirius. B. Sirius is much larger and hotter than Barnard's star. C. All stars are the same size, so Sirius must be hotter than Barnard's star. D. All stars are the same temperature, so Sirius must be larger than Barnard's star.


3) Jacob found a piece of a broken glass bottle. He picked it up and made these observations about it:1. No color (clear) 2. Makes scratches on wood

3. Has a bumpy surface4. Broke when I dropped it

He thinks the glass is a solid and most of his observations could only apply to a solid. Which one of his observations could possibly apply to a solid, a liquid or a gas?

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4



4) Which structure is responsible for transporting water and food in a plant?

A. rootsB. fruit

C. stemD. leaf

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40 Days of Science Review - Week Two, Day 6

SC.5.N.2.1 Scientific Knowledge

1) For her science fair project, Marcy is investigating how levels of carbon dioxide affect plant growth. Which of the following is most important for Marcy to do?

A. She needs to make sure her results match her predictions. B. She needs to make sure that her results contain both words and numbers. C. She needs to make sure that the explanation of her results is based on evidence. D. She needs to make sure her results get published so that everyone can read them.

SC.5.E.5.3 Objects in our Solar System

2) There are lots of objects in our solar system, but only eight of them are planets. What do all planets have in common?

A. They are all made of rock or ice. B. They all have rings or moons as satellites. C. They are all nearly round and orbit the Sun. D. They all rotate on an axis and orbit the Earth.

SC.5.P.8.3 Mixtures

3) George's science teacher has a mixture of table salt and iron filings. Which of the following would be the best way to separate the salt and the iron filings?

A. use a magnet to pull the iron filings from the salt B. add food coloring to the mixture to make the salt change color C. pour them into a beaker of water and see if the iron filings float D. heat up the mixture to see if the salt or the iron filings will burn away

SC.5.L.14.1 Living Organisms

4) What is the purpose of the pancreas?


A. mixing blood and oxygen B. removing excess fluids from the body C. storing large quantities of blood, minerals and vitamins D. helping with digestion by secreting enzymes to process sugars

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1) Which of the following must be true for scientific results to be valid?

A. The results should be drawn in a graph. B. The results should be based on evidence. C. The results should support the ideas of other scientists. D. The results should match the predictions of the scientist.


2) Which answer describes how the inner planets are similar to each other?

A. They are all the same size. B. They all have solid surfaces.

C. They all have at least one moon. D. They all have a thick atmosphere.

SC.5.P.8.3 Mixtures

3) Carrie has a container that contains thousands of mixed glass beads and iron beads of different shapes and sizes. Which of the following is the best way to separate them?

A. The glass beads will float, so she could add water to the container and the glass will float to the top.

B. The iron beads are magnetic, so she could separate the glass from the iron with a strong magnet.

C. The iron beads might be heavier, so she could shake the container until the iron beads settle to the bottom.

D. The iron beads are smaller, so she could pour the beads through a strainer and the glass beads will separate.



4) Which answer best describes the purpose of the liver in the human body?

A. The liver mixes blood and oxygen. B. The liver removes excess fluids from the body. C. The liver stores excess fluids from the body. D. The liver cleans the blood coming from the digestive organs.

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1) Kyle completes his science project for his 5th grade teacher by carrying out a scientific investigation. Which statement about Kyle's investigation is true?

A. Kyle's investigation must include observation and evidence. B. Kyle must have an investigation with steps that follow a set pattern. C. Kyle's project is valid only if the teacher personally likes the results. D. Kyle must include all the steps of the scientific method for his results to be valid.


2) Which of the inner planets listed below is closest to the Sun?

A. Earth B. Mars

C. Mercury D. Venus

SC.5.P.8.3 Mixtures

3) Imagine you have a bucket of saltwater. Which of the following would be the best way to remove the water so that you're left with only salt?

A. Stir the saltwater for a long time. The salt will form a crystal. B. Leave the saltwater to sit for a long time. The salt will settle to the

bottom. C. Boil the saltwater. The water will evaporate and only the salt will

remain. D. Freeze the saltwater. The water will sink to the bottom and the salt will

rise to the top.



4) What is the purpose of the kidneys in the human body?

A. Kidneys mix blood and oxygen together. B. Kidneys store unwanted fluids until they can be removed. C. Kidneys help to clean the oxygen that comes from the lungs. D. Kidneys help balance the salts and acids in the body by filtering blood.

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1) Tyler was conducting an investigation using different color fabrics. He placed each fabric outside and used a temperature gun to measure the temperature of each fabric. He recorded his data and continued checking the temperature of each fabric every 15 minutes for one hour. Tyler noticed that the temperature of the black and blue fabrics increased more than the white and yellow fabrics. Based on Tyler’s investigation, which of the following is an observation and NOT a personal opinion?

A. Light colored fabrics are better to wear outside.B. Dark colored fabrics should only be worn if you live in cold weather.C. Dark colored fabrics absorb more heat than light colored fabrics.D. Light colored fabrics are more comfortable than dark colored fabrics.


2) Tom and his friends were talking about what it would be like if they could go live on Mars someday. Mandy said it would be much colder there than on Earth and it would hardly ever get above freezing even in summer. Jose said there would be time periods on Mars like there are on Earth. What else might they experience if they ever went to live on Mars?

A. A year on Mars would last almost as long as two Earth years. B. Water would run in the canals on Mars on the warmest days. C. They would see four big moons and several smaller ones at night on Mars. D. They could breathe the air since Mars and Earth have similar atmospheres.

SC.5.P.8.3 Mixtures

3) Abdul uses sugar cubes to sweeten his tea. He wonders whether stirring his tea will make the sugar cube dissolve faster or slower. If Abdul stirs his tea, what effect would it have on the rate at which the sugar cube dissolves?

A. The rate that the sugar cube dissolves will speed up.B. The rate that the sugar cube dissolves will slow down.


C. The rate that the sugar cube dissolves will remain the same. D. The rate that the sugar cube dissolves will slow down and then stop.


4) Which part of the body protects organs, provides support, and forms blood cells?

A. the brain B. the heart

C. the liver D. the skeleton

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1) Which of the following questions could be answered by a scientific investigation? A. What color is the best to paint with? B. What animal makes a good pet? C. What is the best flavor of soft drink? D. What causes some metals to rust?


2) When comets come close to the Sun they develop a tail that glows so we can see it from Earth. Asteroids do not develop tails like this. In what other way are asteroids different from comets?

A. Asteroids orbit planets while comets orbit the Sun. B. Asteroids are rocky while comets are balls of ice and dust. C. Asteroids orbit outside of the Solar System while comets do not. D. Asteroids are smooth and round while comets are lumpy shapes.

SC.5.P.8.3 Mixtures

3) Which of the following solids will not dissolve in boiling water?

A. baking soda B. sand C. sugar D. table salt



4) Which organ does most of the processing of nutrients in the human body?

A. the kidneys B. the large intestine

C. the pancreas D. the small intestine

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40 Days of Science Review - Week Three, Day 11

SC.5.N.2.2 Scientific Investigations

1) Dr. Johansky thinks she has just discovered a new plant species. How should she best communicate her findings with other scientists?

A. Try to find another plant to discover.B. Post her discovery on the internet as fact.C. Publish her discovery for other scientists to test.D. Call her friends and tell them about the discovery.

SC.4.E.5.4 Movements of Objects in our Solar System

2) Lamar wants to show Derek what happens during one Earth year. Lamar holds a small globe representing Earth, and Derek holds a large ball representing the Sun. What should Lamar do to show Derek what happens during one Earth year?

A. Lamar should move the globe in one complete circle around Derek. B. Lamar should move the globe toward Derek and then away from him. C. Lamar should slowly lift the globe above his head and then lower it. D. Lamar should slowly spin the globe one complete time about its axis.

SC.5.P.10.1 Basic Forms of Energy

3) During a storm, the power goes out at Randall's house. His mother strikes a match to light a candle. As the match burns, it gives off light energy. What other form of energy does the burning match give off?

A. chemical B. electrical

C. mechanical D. thermal


SC.5.L.14.2 Compare/Contrast Plants & Animals

4) Many kinds of animals live in the Everglades, including alligators, Florida panthers, and manatees. What characteristic do all three of these animals of the Everglades share?

A. They all eat only fish. B. They all have a backbone. C. They all give birth to live young. D. They all make their homes in the water.

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1) Maria and her brother like to go fishing at the lake on Saturdays. They wondered if fish were more likely to bite at one time of day than another. They decided to try an experiment the next two Saturdays. On the first Saturday, it was hot and sunny, and they went fishing in the morning. Maria and her brother caught a total of five fish. On the second Saturday, it was overcast and cool, and they went fishing in the afternoon. They only caught a total of three fish this time. Can they conclude that fish bite better in the morning?

A. Yes. They caught more fish in the morning, so morning is a better time to fish. B. Yes. It is more likely to be sunny in the morning, and fish bite better when it is sunny. C. No. They will need to repeat their experiment several times, since the weather conditions

and times were different both days. D. No. They only did their experiment on Saturdays, so they don't know if they would get the

same results on other days.

SC.4.E.5.4 Movement of Objects in our Solar System

2) Which of these is a result of the Earth’s revolution around the Sun?

A. The apparent motion of the Sun in the skyB. The appearance of different star patterns during different seasonsC. The phases of the moonD. Day and night


3) Vincent's father is preparing noodles for dinner. He puts a pot of water on the electric stove to cook the noodles in. When the water starts to boil, he adds the noodles to the pot.

What form of energy causes the noodles to cook on the range?


A. chemical B. heat

C. light D. mechanical


4) Samson spotted an animal in his yard that he had never seen before. It was lying on top of a pile of eggs. He could also tell that the animal's skin was tough and scaly. Based on this information, what kind of vertebrate was Samson most likely looking at?

A. an amphibian B. a bird

C. a mammal D. a reptile

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1) Ximena is an expert at blowing bubbles with bubble gum. She discovered that her bubbles were bigger if she stood facing the Sun when she blew them. At lunch she told her three best friends about her discovery and after school they all tried it. No one else was able to blow bigger bubbles when they faced toward the Sun.

Which of the following would be best for Ximena to do next? A. She should give them each bigger pieces of bubble gum and try it one more time. B. She should prove she is right by blowing bubbles while her friends are watching. C. She should ask her friends to try it again and concentrate harder when they face the Sun. D. She should think about what else she is doing that might have made the bubbles bigger.


2) Brittani concludes that the Earth rotates from west to east in a 24-hour cycle. Which evidence allows Brittani to make this conclusion?

A. The moon changes phases in a 28 day cycleB. The seasons change in a 365 day cycleC. The Sun rises in the east every morningD. The star patterns in the sky are different during different seasons.


3) Katarina and her family are watching a fireworks display at an outdoor Fourth of July celebration. The fireworks store chemical energy, and when they are set off, they give off two forms of energy: light and which of the following?


A. electrical B. mechanical

C. solar D. sound


4) Which organ in the fish is most similar to the human respiratory system? A. the fins B. the gills

C. the skin D. the swim bladder

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SC.5.N.2.2 Scientific Investigation

1) Jamal and Billy are testing paper airplanes to see which design makes a plane fly farther. Jamal's design has straight wings and Billy's has bent wings. They stood side by side and each threw their planes at the same time. They did this six times, measuring how far each plane went from the starting line in meters. They decided that Billy's design with bent wings travels farther.

What should they do next to see if their results are valid? A. Have other friends try the same experiment. B. Have them throw planes in different locations. C. Have them throw with their eyes shut each time. D. Have Billy bend the wings up even more on his plane.


2) How long does Earth take to revolve once around the sun?

A. 12 hoursB. 24 hours

C. About 1 monthD. 365 days


3) Solar power is a technology that relies on a renewable energy resource. Solar power changes energy from the Sun into a form of energy that can be used to heat our homes and run household appliances.

What form of energy must solar energy be changed into in order to run household appliances?


A. chemical B. electrical

C. light D. thermal


4) The scales of fish and the feathers of birds are both made from the same protein, called keratin. What is another characteristic birds and most fish share?

A. Both are animals that lay eggs. B. Both are animals that have teeth.

C. Both are animals that have cold blood. D. Both are animals that care for their young.

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1) Many people take vitamin C when they feel they are catching a cold. In fact, some people seem to recover more quickly when they take C vitamins. What is the main problem with concluding vitamin C helps you fight off a cold based on this information?

A. We cannot know exactly how vitamin C works. B. We cannot keep track of how much vitamin C people take. C. We cannot know how long the cold would have lasted without the vitamin C. D. We cannot know what other changes in diet people may have made while sick.


2) Before John goes to bed, he looks at the night sky and observes the location of the moon and star patterns. When he gets up, early in the morning before the Sun has risen, he observes the location of the moon and star patterns again. Which comparison is John able to make based on his two observations?

A. The night sky looks the same early in the morning as it did the night beforeB. The stars appear to have changed locations but the moon appears in the same place C. The moon appears to have changed locations but the star patterns have remained in the

same placeD. Both the moon and the star patterns appear to have changed locations


3) In many electrical factories, fossil fuels are burned to boil water and generate steam. This steam is then used to help generate electricity. What type of energy do fossil fuels contain?


A. chemical energy B. heat energy

C. light energy D. sound energy

SC.5.L.14.2 Animal Adaptations

4) Plants have stems that function to provide support. This organ in plants is most similar to which of the following in humans?

A. the heart B. the intestines

C. the skeleton D. the skin


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40 Days of Science Review - Week Four, Day 16

SC.5.N.2.1 Scientific Evidence

1) Kyle completes his science project for his 5th grade teacher by carrying out a scientific investigation. Which statement about Kyle's investigation is true?

A. Kyle's investigation must include observation and evidence.B. Kyle must have an investigation with steps that follow a set pattern. C. Kyle's project is valid only if the teacher personally likes the results. D. Kyle must include all the steps of the scientific method for his results to be valid.

SC.4.E.6.2 Rocks & Minerals

2) Several different types of stone were exposed to weather for many years. What type of stone will most likely show the greatest amount of weathering?

A. Basalt B. Marble C. Granite D. Limestone

SC.5.E.7.1 Water Cycle

3) A model of the water cycle was made using an aquarium with a glass cover, a container of ice cubes, water, and a lamp. Which part of the water cycle causes the water droplets to form on the glass cover?

A. condensation B. evaporation

C. precipitation D. runoff

SC.4.L.7.3 Food Chain

4) The Sun provides the energy to be used by the living things in the lagoon food chain shown below. Which of the following describes the transfer of energy from a producer to a consumer?

A. from Kingfisher to Perch B. from Perch to Brine Shrimp

C. from Green Algae to the Sun D. from Green Algae to Brine Shrimp


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1) For her science fair project, Marcy is investigating how levels of carbon dioxide affect plant growth. Which of the following is most important for Marcy to do?

A. She needs to make sure her results match her predictions. B. She needs to make sure that her results contain both words and numbers. C. She needs to make sure that the explanation of her results is based on evidence. D. She needs to make sure her results get published so that everyone can read them.


2) Brett found a piece of rock while hiking in the mountains. The rock was made up of many large crystals. By looking at it, Brett hypothesized that the crystals were the minerals quartz, feldspar and mica. Which property was most helpful in identifying the minerals that made up the sample?

A. Luster B. Cleavage C. Streak D. Color


3) If Walter puts a bucket of water out in the Sun on a hot, windy day, what will happen to the water level in the bucket?

A. The water level will go down as the water evaporates from the bucket. B. The water level will rise as water condenses from the air above the bucket. C. The water level will stay the same since the water is protected from the wind. D. The water level will only go down if the wind makes water splash out of the bucket.


4) What is flowing from one part of this food chain to the next?

A. foodB. energy

C. waterD. heat


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1) Shelby wants to know what type of bird comes to the feeder outside her window most often. She observes the bird feeder for an hour at the same time each day. What else should she do to draw an accurate conclusion?

A. write down how long each bird stays at the feederB. put up two more bird feedersC. count and record the number and type of birds she seesD. measure the amount of seeds the birds eat


2) Lin found an igneous rock with grains of mineral crystal so small that they could not be identified. Where did this rock most likely form?

A. in a glacierB. in the crust, just below the Earth’s

surface

C. on the bottom of a riverD. on the surface of the Earth


3) Bernie put some ice in a cup and poured some cold tea over the ice. He set the filled cup on the kitchen table. In a few minutes he noticed that there were drops of water all over the outside of the cup. Where did the drops of water most likely come from?

A. They evaporated out of the air above the cold liquid. B. They condensed out of the air surrounding the cold cup. C. They dripped off the ice cubes as he put them into the cup. D. They came off his hands after holding the melting ice cubes


4) What role do decomposers play in ecosystems?

A. They break down nitrogen and oxygen.B. They break down waste and dead matter.C. They provide nutrients for carnivores to make energy.D. They provide nutrients for omnivores to make energy.


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1) Emily made the following observations.

Which of Emily’s observations is scientifically testable?

A. 1 B.

2 C. 3 D. 4


2) Sienna tested the properties of an unknown mineral that she found in a parking lot outside a store. Because of what she learned from her tests she turned the mineral back in to the store owner and was rewarded for returning a lost diamond! Which property helped Sienna know that this mineral was a diamond?

A. luster B. color C. hardness D. cleavage


3) Brian noticed droplets of water on the grass as he walked to school in the morning. That afternoon, he did not see any drops of water on the grass when he returned home. Which of the following best explains what happened to the drops of water?

A. The heat from the air caused the water drops to boil. B. The air cooled the water and caused the drops to freeze. C. The Sun heated the water and caused the drops to evaporate. D. The energy from the Sun caused the water drops to condense.


4) Carnivores are animals that eat other animals, and herbivores are animals that only eat plants. Which of the following shows a way that energy from the Sun can flow through an ecosystem that has both carnivores and herbivores?

A. Carnivores Sun herbivores plantsB. Sun carnivores plants herbivoresC. Plants carnivores Sun herbivoresD. Sun plants herbivores carnivores

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EMILY’S OBSERVATIONS

1 The petals of red roses are softer than the petals of yellow roses.

2 The song of a mockingbird is prettier than the song of a cardinal.

3 Orange blossoms give off a sweeter smell than gardenia flowers.

4 Sunflowers with larger petals attract more bees than sunflowers with smaller petals.



1) When conducting an investigation, a scientist's main goal should be which of the following?

A. The scientist should include his opinions in the results. B. The scientist should aim to become famous for his work. C. The scientist should follow a very specific scientific method. D. The scientist should aim to answer questions about the natural world.


2) Igneous rock is formed from magma. It takes extreme heat to turn rock to magma. Where would it be hot enough to melt rock?

A. in the bottom of a streamB. in the Earth’s crust

C. deep within the EarthD. on the Earth’s surface


3) Which of the following must happen to water in order for it to evaporate off the surface of lakes and oceans during the water cycle?

A. The water must be in motion to start the process of evaporation. B. The Sun must warm the water enough so that some water molecules turn to gas. C. The movement of the wind must be strong enough to pull small water drops into the air. D. The water temperature must decrease enough to cause some water molecules to turn to gas.


4) According to this food web, which of the following organisms gets its energy from the bird?

A. GrasshopperB. Hawk

C. MouseD. Rabbit


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40 Days of Science Review - Week Five, Day 21


1) Jerome wants to test the effects of solar energy on different types of fabric colors. If he wants this to be a proper experiment, which of the following should he NOT do?

A. He should base his results on his opinion.B. His results must be based on evidence. C. He should record his data.D. He should test his theory multiple times for valid results.

SC.4.E.6.3 Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

2) Which of the following might happen as we use up most of our supply of a nonrenewable resource?

A. We will have to recycle the resource more quickly.B. The cost of buying the resource will increase.C. People will forget about the resource.D. We will need to manufacture more of the resource.

SC.5.P.10.2 Motion

3) While playing at the park, Erica and her sister take turns going down the slide and playing on the swings. Which of the following is an example of change that is caused by applying energy?

A. Erica continues to swing back and forth without trying. B. When Erica pushes her sister, her sister slides down the slide. C. Erica sits at the top of the slide and waits for her sister to finish her turn. D. When Erica stops pushing her sister on the swings, the swing eventually

comes to a stop.


4) In the 1800s, the US military used horses to transport weapons and supplies through the American West. The dry, hot weather was difficult on the horses, and the terrain lacked the grass that horses fed on. In 1836, a US Army explorer recommended to the military that camels should be used instead.

Why would camels be better to use than horses? A. Camels are native to the American West. B. Camels are cheaper to use and eat less food. C. Camels are adapted to live in a hot, dry climate. D. Camels are easier to train and can carry more equipment.


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1) Which of the following statements about science is true?

A. Science always contains the opinions of the investigator. B. Science proves the predictions of scientists to be correct. C. Science is based on observation or measurement that answers a question. D. Science answers all questions using strict rules called the scientific method.


2) Which of the following is a benefit of using an alternative fuel such as vegetable oil to power a car?

A. Cars powered with vegetable oil last longer.B. Cars powered with vegetable oil go faster.

C. People can buy new cars more often.

D. We can conserve a nonrenewable fossil fuel.

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3) Alex threw a stick in a river and watched as the river carried it away. He scooped a pail of water from the river and noticed that a leaf was floating in the pail without moving on the surface of the water. Why did the stick move in the river and the leaf stay still in the pail if it was all the same water?

A. The river water cooled off and lost energy when Alex scooped it up into the pail. B. There is more water in the river than in the pail so the river could move the stick. C. The water in the river has enough energy to move the stick since it is flowing downhill. D. Wind could push the stick on the river but could not get to the leaf protected in the pail.


4) Two animals that live in Florida are the American bittern and the Key deer. The bittern is a bird that has a buff and brown colored back that allows it to blend in with the sawgrass of the lakes it lives near. When it feels threatened, the bittern freezes and points its head skyward to resemble a reed. The Key deer is brown in color, lives in the forest, and freezes when it feels threatened.

How do these two animals use similar adaptations in order to survive in their very different environments?

A. Both the bittern and the deer use their small size to hide from approaching predators. B. Both animals live in groups and huddle together with their family for protection from predators. C. Both animals use their coloring and lack of big movement to avoid being seen by predators.


D. Both the bittern and the deer use the movement of the trees and bushes around them to distract predators so they can escape.

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1) Which of the following is the main purpose of a scientific investigation?

A. to prove a scientific law B. to determine the investigator's opinion C. to answer questions about the natural world D. to support results from previous investigations


2) Windmills convert wind energy into mechanical energy so we can do jobs like pump water or generate electricity.

Why is it important for scientists to develop more ways to use windmills as sources of mechanical energy?

A. It will change our weather.B. It will help us save nonrenewable resources used to make

mechanical energy.C. It will decrease the effects of severe storms like hurricanes.D. It will save renewable resources.

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3) Frank uses a bowling ball to demonstrate how energy causes changes. Which of the following actions would NOT demonstrate a change caused by Frank applying energy to the ball?

A. He holds the bowling ball in both hands.B. He spins the bowling ball with one hand.

C. He rolls the bowling ball across the floor.D. He lifts the bowling ball to place it on a shelf.


4) In the savannahs in Africa, elephants and giraffes both use acacia trees for food. What impact would removing these large animals from the savannah most likely have on the surroundings?

A. The population of acacia trees would decrease. B. The trees would begin to take over and there would be less grass. C. The population of smaller animals would take over because there would be no predators.


D. The large animals in other areas would migrate to the area and eat all of the trees on the savannah.

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1) Which of the following should be a goal of a scientific investigation?

A. to help the scientist make money B. to make sure the scientist is correct C. to help the scientist solve a problem D. to make sure other scientists are incorrect


2) Why is it important to develop renewable energy sources?

A. We already have too many nonrenewable resources.B. Our nonrenewable resources will naturally increase by themselves.C. All renewable energy sources are free.D. Our supply of nonrenewable energy resources is limited.

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3) If Maria wants to have the best chance of blowing out all of the birthday candles on her birthday cake she should bend down close to the candles, take a deep breath, make a small opening with her lips and then push her breath out. Why does doing it this way work the best?

A. It keeps the air she breathed in cool enough to put out the candle flames. B. It makes the air come out with enough force to blow out the candle flames. C. The air forms a blanket over the candles and pushes the candle flames down. D. The air spins around when it comes out and hits all the candle flames this way.


4) Ashley is identifying insects and finds a camo moth. A camo moth looks like a leaf and is able to easily blend in with its surroundings. Which of the following is a result of this ability?

A. The camo moth needs less food. B. The camo moth uses less energy. C. The camo moth has fewer offspring to care for. D. The camo moth has a greater chance of survival.


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1) Ellie conducts an investigation to determine if size or weight affect how fast objects fall. Her investigation includes repeatedly dropping a basketball and a golf ball at the same time. After many trials, she determines that both balls land at the exact same time.

Why might Ellie's investigation be valid?

A. It includes her opinion. B. It is based on evidence.

C. It uses objects that move. D. It proves her predictions are correct.


2) Plastic products are made from oil, a nonrenewable natural resource. Which of the following could you do to help conserve this important resource?

A. reuse plastic bagsB. make sure to put your plastic bags in

a landfill

C. burn plastic bags after useD. buy extra plastic bags and save them

for later use

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3) Todd can throw a baseball from the outfield all the way back to home plate. Why does he have to move his arm in order to make the ball fly all that way?

A. He has to get the ball high enough in the air so the air can support it. B. The ball's energy can only be released if he lets it go above the ground. C. Moving his arm makes the ball's own energy take it in the right direction. D. He has to transfer some of his muscle’s energy to the ball to make it move.

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4) Mrs. Nickerson’s class is learning about nonflowering plants. They examine both a pine tree and a fern plant during their observations. They quickly notice pine cones near the tree and learn that these house the tree’s seeds, but they are unable to locate any seeds for the fern plant. Which answer best explains the reason for this.

A. Fern plants don’t reproduce, so there are no seeds.B. Fern plants also produce cones of seeds, but they must have been blown away by the wind.C. Fern plants produce spores on the underside of their leaves, which become seeds. D. The fern plant had brown spots, which meant it was molding and no longer producing seeds.


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40 Days of Science Review - Week Six, Day 26


1) Tom is creating an experiment to see what food his pet lizard likes the best. He creates an experiment in which he offers his lizard a choice of crickets or mealworms. He records how much of each choice is eaten each day. At the end of two weeks, Tom finds the lizard has eaten a few more mealworms than crickets.

What must Tom do to be sure his results are valid?A. include another food option besides crickets B. repeat the same experiment to confirm his results C. buy additional lizards and begin multiple experiments D. feed only mealworms for a while then offer a choice again

SC.4.E.6.3 FLORIDA Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

2) There are many different natural resources found in Florida. Which of the following can be described as a renewable resource?

A. limestoneB. oil

C. phosphateD. water

SC.5.P.10.4 Energy

3) Heat flows in which direction? A. from solid objects to liquids B. from larger objects to smaller objects

C. from warmer objects to cooler objects D. from more dense objects to less dense objects


4) Radcliff is trying to put the stages of a plant’s life in order. Which of these below shows the correct order?

A. Fertilization, seedling, adult plant, dispersal, flower, germination, back to fertilization

B. Seedling, fertilization, adult plant, flower, dispersal, germination, back to fertilization

C. Germination, seedling, flower, adult plant, dispersal, fertilization, back to germination

D. Germination, seedling, adult plant, flower, fertilization, dispersal, back to germination


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1) Joana decided to find out if it was worth spending the money to buy bags of potting soil sold at the store. She bought one bag of potting soil and some bean seeds. At home she put potting soil in ten pots and soil she dug up from the yard in ten other pots. She planted one bean seed in each pot.After one week, all twenty seeds had sprouted and all the seedlings had two leaves. She concluded that her soil was just as good as potting soil.

What would be the best thing for Joana to do next? A. Repeat the experiment to see if she gets the same results. B. Mix the potting soil with her soil and see how seeds grow in it. C. Start watering some of the plants in each group twice as much. D. Let the plants continue to grow in their different soil types to see if they remain healthy.


2.) In Florida, limestone mining produces over 153 million tons of products a year, including concrete, asphalt, and cement.

Which of the following best describes how limestone mining should be handled in Florida?A. It should be restricted, because some people have a toxic reaction to limestone products.B. It should be restricted, because there is only a limited amount of limestone available. C. It does not need to be restricted, because new deposits of limestone can be discovered and used.D. It does not need to be restricted, because limestone can be easily replaced as sediment is

compacted.

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3) Which of the following materials would be a poor conductor of electricity? A. aluminum B. copper C. rubber

D. steel


4) Caroline is studying plant life in school. Her teacher has said that plant seeds can be scattered due to the wind and then replant themselves. What is another way seeds could be spread to reproduce plants?

A. WaterB. Bees

C. SunlightD. Weeds


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1) Ms. Barber's science class was doing an experiment to see how fast a toy car would roll down inclined planes made of three different materials; wood, metal and plastic. For the first trial, each group tested its car on a wooden board raised up by putting three science books under one end of the board. All the cars and boards were exactly the same. Each group used a stopwatch to time how fast the car traveled one meter. They each repeated it three times and averaged the results.

Since there was quite a large difference in average times, what should the class do next? A. Assign students to different groups before testing the metal and plastic surfaces. B. Only allow groups 1, 4 and 5 to participate in testing the other types of surfaces. C. Compare how each group conducted the experiment to see if they were all doing it the same way. D. Conclude it takes 10 seconds for a car to travel one meter since that was the most common time.


2.) In Florida, water is an important renewable resource. In fact, the Florida aquifer provides ground water for much of the United States. What is another renewable resource available to Floridians?

A. OilB. Sand

C. OrangesD. Shell

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3) When Derrick plugs in his bedroom lamp he notices that the wire is covered with plastic. Why does the wire have a plastic covering?

A. The plastic converts the electricity to thermal energy. B. The plastic helps conduct the electricity to light the lamp. C. The plastic is an insulator to protect people from the electricity. D. The plastic is used to protect the copper wire underneath, which is very expensive.


4) Paul and Naomi are learning how fertilization takes place in plants. Which statement below is correct about fertilization?

A. Fertilization is what happens when farmers apply chemicals to their crops.B. Fertilization occurs naturally in plants without any assistance from others.C. Fertilization combines the plant DNA after the plants have been pollinated.D. Fertilization begins when the plant germinates and sprouts roots.


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1) Ana has to walk her little sister to school each morning and walk her home each afternoon. There are two routes they could take and Ana wants to know which way is quickest. Every day for one week they walk to school down Palmetto Avenue and every afternoon they walk home on Redbug Street. Ana kept careful records of how much time each journey took.

Which of the following would help Ana the most in making sure that Palmetto Ave. is the shortest route?

A. She should take Palmetto Avenue in both the morning and afternoon each day.

B. She should count the number of steps it takes going down each of the streets. C. She should ask others to walk the same routes and see if they get the same results. D. She should carry her sister's book bag for her when they walk home in the afternoon.


2) Harriet and Benita are discussing resources available in Florida. Harriet says rocks are a renewable resource, but Benita says rocks are a nonrenewable resource. Who is correct?A. Harriet is correct because rocks are manmade and can be reproduced quickly.B. Harriet is correct because our extreme heat and rain help weathering and erosion, which constantly

produces more rocks.C. Benita is correct because rocks are made from minerals, which can take hundreds of years to form.D. Benita is correct because rocks cannot be reproduced, but they aren’t that important of a resource

to begin with.

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3) When a radio is turned on, what energy transformation occurs? A. Heat energy is changed to light energy. B. Kinetic energy is changed to sound

energy.

C. Electrical energy is changed to sound energy. D. Chemical energy is changed to mechanical

energy.


4) Caroline’s teacher has said that plants can be reproduced by having their seeds spread to other locations. What are the three most likely ways plant seeds can be scattered?

A. Wind, Bees, and FarmersB. People, Water, and Animals

C. Wind, Water, and other FlowersD. Animals, Weathering, and Wind


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1) Janna has offered her canary, Sammy, a choice of sunflower seed or ground corn for two months. She has observed that Sammy eats more sunflower seeds than ground corn during the two months. She concludes Sammy prefers sunflower seeds over ground corn.

What should Janna do if she wants to confirm her results?A. Repeat the experiment with her friend's bird. B. Repeat the experiment using different food containers. C. Repeat the experiment with the same exact conditions. D. Repeat the experiment with another feed instead of corn.


2) The United States has a limited supply of oil. We must move oil long distances to places we need it. Some companies are even drilling in the Gulf of Mexico (off the Florida coast) to find more oil. Sometimes this oil is spilled as it is being moved. What effect might an oil spill have on the environment?

A. It will make the soil better for growing plants.B. It will clean up easily and not hurt the environment. C. It will cause global warming.D. It will harm plants and wildlife.

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3) What purpose do batteries have in an electrical circuit? A. They absorb the thermal energy. B. They store light energy for later use. C. They convert chemical energy to electrical energy. D. They convert solar energy to usable kinetic energy.


4) Mary is studying different types of plants at school. She learned that seeds are held in the flowers of plants, but that not all plants produce flowers. Where are seeds held in non-flowering plants?

A. Stem and LeavesB. Spores and Cones

C. Roots and StemD. Leaves and Petals


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40 Days of Science Review - Week Seven, Day 31

SC.5.N.1.1 Practice of Science

1) Emily conducted an experiment to test the growth of marigolds using milk, Gatorade, and coffee as her liquid to water each plant. She used regular water as her control group.

In this experiment, what is true of the "control group"?A. It does not provide useful scientific information.B. It changes every time an experiment is repeated.C. It gives Emily something to compare her experimental group of plants to.D. It should have one of the variables added to it each time Emily waters the other plants.

SC.5.E.7.3 Earth Systems and Patterns

2) The Sun shining on the surface of a lake can heat up the air just above the water. What happens if this air gets warmer than the air above it?

A. The amount of waves on the surface of the lake will increase. B. The warm air will evaporate and condense into rain above the lake. C. The movement of air will decrease above the lake as the warm air rises. D. The warmer air will rise and increase the movement of air across the lake.

SC.5.P.13.1 Forces and Motion

3) Brian and Juavita are testing different paper airplane designs to see which will allow a plane to go the farthest. Juavita folds her plane and attaches a paperclip to the front of it. After she throws the plane, it travels about fifty feet and then starts to fall to the ground.

Why does the plane eventually fall to the ground? A. The force of air resistance stops acting on the plane. B. The plane was not designed to carry a load like the paperclip. C. The force of gravity is greater than the forces keeping the plane in the air. D. The paperclip creates a magnetic force that attracts the plane to the ground.


4) Kally is studying plant processes. She learns that each part of the plant has an important job. What part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?

A. StemB. Roots

C. LeavesD. Flower

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1) Sienna is designing an experiment to test what ramp surface will produce the fastest speed for her toy car. She is covering a ramp in various materials like sandpaper, wax paper, and sweater fabric. What would be the best control group for her experiment?

A. The same ramp as the variables, but no covering on it B. A ramp covered in sand paperC. No ramp at all, just a flat surfaceD. A ramp covered in small sections of the same material as the variables


2) ) Which climate zone experiences the greatest variety of weather with the seasons of the year? A. polar B. tundra C. temperate D. tropical


3) Gravity gets weaker as you travel farther from the surface of Earth. Which of the following examples correctly illustrates this idea?

A. Satellites that orbit Earth will always fall back to Earth eventually. B. Astronauts can float because Earth's gravity is not as strong in orbit. C. Airplanes can fly because there is much less gravity high in the sky. D. There is no gravity on the Moon because it is too far away from Earth.

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4) Plants are classified according to their structures. A fern plant reproduces without seeds and has simple tubes for transporting water.

In which group of plants would this plant be classified? A. spore-producing plants with many leaves B. plants that produce fruit on their leaves C. plants that carry seeds on their leaves D. flowering plants with many leaves


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1) Anyse followed these steps of an investigation: Record the resting heart rate of 10 students. Play classical music for 10 minutes, and record the resting heart rate of the same 10 students. Play rap music for 10 minutes, and record the resting heart rate of the same 10 students.

Which of the following statements is Anyse most likely testing?A. Boys have lower heart rates than girls.B. Classical music lowers a student’s resting heart rate.C. Rap music is better for students than classical music.D. Girls have lower heart rates than boys.


2) Which answer choice lists the weather conditions that would most likely result in snow? A. warm temperature, light winds, low humidity B. low humidity, freezing temperature, light clouds C. freezing temperature, light clouds, heavy winds D. freezing temperature, heavy clouds, high humidity


3) Which of the following best explains why a person standing on the Moon can jump higher than a person standing on Earth?

A. There is no gravity on the Moon. B. Everything has less mass on the Moon. C. Earth's gravity is very weak on the Moon. D. The Moon's gravitational pull is less than Earth's.


4) Katie put a flowering plant on her kitchen table. How would the flowers respond to light coming through the window?

A. The flowers would begin to wilt.B. The flowers would change color.C. The flowers would lean toward the window. D. The flowers would open facing away from the window.


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1) Byron conducted an experiment to test the effect of room temperature on a house plant’s growth. He placed 3 plants in a room near a window with a temperature of 78°F, 3 plants in windowless room with a temperature of 72°F, and 3 plants in the garage with a temperature of 85°F. Why might Byron’s results be invalid?

A. Byron’s experiment results may be invalid because he has too many controls.B. Byron’s experiment results may be invalid because he used rooms with different temperatures.C. Byron’s experiment results may be invalid because he used more than one variable.D. Byron’s experiment results may be invalid because he only has one variable.


2) Which type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms? A. cirrus B. cumulonimbus C. cumulus D. stratus


3) Because the force of gravity is so strong, it appears to attract all objects equally, regardless of mass. Which of the following is illustrated by this idea?

A. Earth orbits the Sun in the same amount of time it takes the Moon to orbit Earth. B. A rubber ball will bounce much higher than a wooden ball, even if they weigh the same. C. Magnets can both repel and attract each other, depending on how they come into contact. D. A bowling ball and a peanut will fall to the ground at the same rate when someone drops

them.


4) The stem is an important part of many plants. Which of the following is most similar to the role performed by the stem of a plant?

A. an anchor holding a boat in place B. a snack company producing energy bars C. a colorful sign attracting people into a store D. an elevator transporting supplies from one floor to another


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1) Emily conducted an experiment to test the growth of marigolds using milk, Gatorade, and coffee as her liquid to water each plant. She used regular water as her control group. In this experiment, what is true of the "control group"?

A. It does not provide useful scientific information.B. It changes every time an experiment is repeated.C. It gives Emily something to compare her experimental group of plants to.D. It should have one of the variables added to it each time Emily waters the other plants.


2) Which answer choice correctly lists environments from most dry to least dry? A. desert, tundra, grassland, rainforest B. grassland, rainforest, desert, tundra

C. tundra, rainforest, grassland, desert D. rainforest, grassland, tundra, desert


3) Which of the following explains why a parachute makes a person falling from a great height fall more slowly?

A. The parachute reduces the friction in the air. B. The parachute pulls upward, so the fall is slower. C. The parachute causes air resistance, which slows the fall. D. The parachute decreases the pull of gravity on the person wearing it.


4) Look at the diagram below. Which letter identifies where pollen is made in a flower?

A. FB. GC. HD. I


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40 Days of Science Review - Week Eight, Day 36

SC.4.E.6.4 Weathering and Erosion

1) Moving water is a powerful force. It can carve out streams and valleys. Which of the following results in water washing away land?

A. erosionB. the water cycle

C. the rock cycleD. evaporation

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2) David and Peter were moving a bookshelf across the carpet in their classroom. Even though they pushed as hard as they could, the bookshelf would only move a few inches at a time.

Which of the following best explains what happened as they tried to push the bookshelf? A. The force of gravity opposed the motion of the bookshelf. B. The force of friction opposed the motion of the bookshelf. C. When they tried to push the bookshelf, air resistance acted against them. D. When they pushed the bookshelf, the bookshelf pushed back with an equal and opposite force.


3) Devon is studying the parts of a plant. He knows that plants are similar to other living things in that they require energy. What provides energy for plants, and what part of the plant uses this energy the most?

A. Chlorophyll, LeavesB. Water, Roots

C. Sun, FlowerD. Sun, Leaves

SC.4.L.16.4 Stages of Life Cycles

4) The fifth grade students are studying metamorphosis of insects. They learn that the butterfly undergoes four stages of metamorphosis, which is called complete metamorphosis. What is the order of these stages?

A. egg, pupa, larva, adultB. larva, egg, pupa, adult

C. pupa, larva, egg, adultD. egg, larva, pupa, adult


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1) Which is an example of a rapid change that occurs to the surface of the Earth?

A. erosion of mountainsB. earthquakes

C. wind and rain wearing down the surface of rocks

D. large rocks broken by roots of trees

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2) Darryl pushes on two different boxes. Box 1 has a greater mass than Box 2. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Equal force is needed to move the boxes. B. Both boxes will accelerate at the same rate. C. Less force is required to move Box 1 than Box 2. D. Less force is required to move Box 2 than Box 1.


3) Devon is studying plants and learns that plants need sunlight. He decides to conduct an experiment that has 5 plants growing under an umbrella and 5 plants growing in the direct sunlight. What might he observe from this experiment?

A. The plants under the umbrella are stronger than the plants in direct sunlight.B. The plants in direct sunlight appear less healthy than the plants under the umbrella.C. The plants under the umbrella are leaning toward the sun, while the plants in direct sunlight are

standing upright.D. The plants in direct sunlight are leaning toward the shade, while the plants under the umbrella are

standing upright.


4) The fifth grade students are studying metamorphosis of insects. They learn that the grasshopper undergoes three stages of metamorphosis, which is called incomplete metamorphosis. What is the order of these stages?

A. egg, larva, adultB. egg, nymph, adult

C. egg, pupa, adultD. larva, nymph, adult


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1) Rocks come in all sizes from boulders to grains of sand. Which of the following is the main reason why boulders break down into smaller rocks?

A. Earthquakes cause large rocks to break down into smaller rocks.B. Volcanoes cause boulders to break down into small rocks.C. Erosion causes boulders to break down into small rocks.D. Weathering causes boulders to break down into small rocks.

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2) Candice is rearranging the furniture in her room. She has two different dressers that are the same size. When she pushes on each dresser, she finds that it is harder to move Dresser A than it is to move Dresser B.

Why does Candice have to push with more force on Dresser A than on Dresser B?

A. Dresser A weighs less than Dresser B. B. Dresser A is larger in size than Dresser B.

C. Dresser A has more mass than Dresser B. D. Dresser A has less volume than Dresser B.


3) Devon is studying the parts of a plant. He knows that plants have roots. What is the best explanation of the job roots perform?

A. Roots anchor the plant and take in nutrients.B. Roots hold the plant up.

C. Roots carry water to other parts of the plant.D. Roots help the reproduction process.


4) The fifth grade students are studying the life cycle of plants? What list below places the various stages of a plant’s life in order?

A. Seedling, seed, growing plant, mature plant, seed dispersalB. Seed, seedling, seed dispersal, growing plant, mature plantC. Seedling, seed dispersal, seed, growing plant, mature plantD. Seed, seedling, growing plant, mature plant, seed dispersal


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1) Florida has a limestone rock foundation. When water moving through the ground mixes with carbon dioxide (CO2), an acid is produced. This acid can dissolve some of the limestone. Which of the following is made as a result of the dissolving limestone?

A. Sand flatlandsB. Offshore islands

C. Underground cavesD. Mangrove swamps

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2) Mrs. Nickerson and Ms. Tillman are trying to decide who is stronger. They decide to have a contest where each teacher gest on one side of a desk and pushes. If Mrs. Nickerson pushes the desk toward Ms. Tillman with a force of 10 Newtons, and Ms. Tillman pushes the desk toward Mrs. Nickerson with a force of 15 Newtons, what would happen to the desk?

A. The desk would not move at all.B. The desk would start to move toward Mrs. Nickerson, but then would stop.C. The desk would move toward Mrs. Nickerson.D. The desk would move toward Ms. Tillman.


3) Devon is studying the parts of a plant. He knows that plants are living things and can reproduce. What part of the plant is necessary for reproduction in a plant?

A. PetalB. Needles/Leaf

C. PistilD. Fruit


4) The fifth grade students are studying life cycles and know that all animals begin life as eggs, some inside their mothers and others as eggs in shells outside their mothers’ bodies. What is the next stage that all animals have in their life cycle?

A. EmbryoB. Infant

C. NewbornD. Adolescent


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1) After a visit to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, Jamie wondered how a river could carve such a deep canyon. Her grandfather created a model to show the formation of the Grand Canyon. He took a glass pan and filled it with tightly packed soil. He raised the pan slightly at one end. Then he took a beaker filled with water and slowly began to pour it on the raised end of the pan. He filled the beaker with water several times and repeated the process. Every time he poured more water onto the soil, the water flow would form deeper gaps along its path in the soil.

Which of the following did NOT cause the formation of the Grand Canyon?A. WeatheringB. Lava

C. WaterD. Wind Erosion

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2) Mrs. Nickerson is trying to rearrange the classroom. She wants to move a bookcase to the other side of the room. She started pushing the bookcase, but after a few minutes Ms. Tillman came in and told her to remove the books on the shelves. How would removing the books affect the motion of the bookcase?

A. The mass is decreased, making the bookcase move faster.B. The gravity is increased, making the bookcase move slower.C. The friction is increased, making the bookcase move slower.D. The mechanical energy is decreased, making the bookcase move faster.


3) Devon is studying the parts of a plant. He knows that plants are producers, which means they make their own food. What part of the plant is most responsible for food production?

A. StemB. Leaves

C. FlowerD. Roots


4) The fifth grade students are studying metamorphosis of insects. Which stage do both insects with incomplete and complete metamorphosis share?

A. EggB. Larva

C. Nymph


D. Pupa


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