Science Assessment - Grade 5 - Preview

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This booklet includes three full length practice assessments (forms A,B, and C). The assessments each cover the State Standards.

assessments: forms A, B, & C CONTACT US E-Mail: jandj@educationalbootcamp.net Website: www.educationalbootcamp.net Phone: 305-423-1999 Office 305-423-1132 Fax

GRADE

5

CLASSIFIED

T H I S B O O K L E T B E L O NG S T O :

STUDENT’S NAME


Which of the following weather conditions will most likely occur as a result of the low pressure 39 zones?

A B C D

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Which of the following best explains why the coldest climates on Earth are located at or near the poles? A B C D

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stormy weather because of the cold air advancing stormy weather because of the warm air advancing clear skies because of the warm air rising no changes in weather when there is low atmospheric pressure

Earth’s polar regions receive mostly low angles of the Sun’s radiation. Earth’s polar regions receive more hours of daylight. Earth’s polar regions absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation. Earth’s polar regions are usually farthest from the Sun.

Which plant adaptation is necessary for survival in the dessert?

A

the ability to store energy

B

the ability to store water

C

the ability to search for shelter

D

the availability to produce offspring

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Percy started creating a Venn diagram to compare some of the common characteristics of asteroids and comets.

COMETS

ASTEROIDS

Which characteristic should Percy write in the center of the Venn Diagram to show the similarities between asteroids and comets?

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A

made mostly of rocks and metals

B

has an ice-filled surface

C

revolves around the Sun

D

found mostly between Mars and Jupiter

A student had a mineral sample that was apple green in color. When tested for hardness, it was soft that a fingernail could scratch it. The mineral made a white streak when scratched against a porcelain tile. MINERAL

COLOR

STREAK COLOR

HARDNESS

LUSTER

Graphite

steel to grey

black

2

metallic

Talc

white, silver, green

white

1

pearly

Quartz

white

white

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glassy

Hematite

reddish-brown

red

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metallic

Which of the following minerals is most likely being described? A Graphite B Talc C Quartz D Hematite 4


Time allowed to complete this assessment:

140 minutes (55 QUESTION ASSESSMENT)

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The student earns ONE star for answering

The student earns TWO stars for answering

The student earns THREE stars for answering

The student earns FOUR stars for answering

The student earns FIVE stars for answering

38 or less

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49 - 55

questions correctly

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questions correctly

questions correctly

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Condensation is the process where water vapor rises, cools, and turns back into its liquid state.

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Which of the following is an example of condensation? A nine inches of snow fall B water on the blades of grass quickly disappear

continuous rain fall for in an three hours

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D water appears on the outside of a glass of cold water

12 Which of the following best describes the barometric pressure at positions A, B, or C on the diagram below?

A The air pressure is the highest at position A in the diagram B The air pressure is the highest at position B in the diagram C

The air pressure is the lowest at position A and the highest at position C

D The air pressure is the same at positions A, B and C

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Environmental conditions are crucial to the survival of organisms. When seasonal conditions change animals such as geese, salmon, and whales travel long distances in search of a new habitat. Which of the following terms is used for this type of adaptation? A migration B hibernation C

camouflage

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Geothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth. Geothermal energy is an affordable solution for reducing the dependence on fossil fuels.

Which of the following best describes the motion involved in harnessing geothermal energy to be used to power homes and businesses? A

moving water generates a strong gravitational force used to produce electricity

B moving steam generated from the heat in the ground produces electricity C moving forces of wind are used to produce mechanical energy D

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moving electromagnetic waves create radiant energy that produce heat and electricity

Which type of energy transformation is represented by the toaster below?

A electrical to sound energy B electrical to light energy C electrical to mechanical energy D electrical to heat energy 34


Time allowed to complete this assessment:

140 minutes (55 QUESTION ASSESSMENT)

1

2

3

4

5

The student earns ONE star for answering

The student earns TWO stars for answering

The student earns THREE stars for answering

The student earns FOUR stars for answering

The student earns FIVE stars for answering

38 or less

39 - 41

42 - 45

46 - 48

49 - 55

questions correctly

questions correctly

questions correctly

questions correctly

questions correctly

49


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The Sun provides the energy to producers in the food chain. Which of the following describes the transfer of energy from the producer to the consumer?

A from the caterpillar to the oak leaf B from ground beetle to the shrew C from the Sun to oak leaf D from oak leaf to caterpillar

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A chemist places a solution into a beaker half-filled with an unknown liquid.

Which of the following would be an indicator that a chemical change has occurred? A the mixture produces a color change B the liquids separate in two layers

the mixture hardens and forms a solid D the glass beaker cracks into several pieces

C

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A shipping company has two boxes that are the same size. Both boxes are filled with the exact same cotton balls. Box 1 has twice as many cotton balls as Box 2. Which statement correctly describes the two boxes of cotton balls? A The two boxes of cotton balls have the same mass. B The two boxes of cotton balls have the same volume, but different masses. C The two boxes of cotton balls have the same mass and volume. D The two boxes of cotton balls have different masses and volumes. 37


23 Which of the following best identifies the organ below and its function in the human body?

A Stomach: responsible for breaking down food

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B

Pancreas: responsible for making enzymes and hormones

C

Heart: responsible for pumping blood throughout the body

D

Lungs: responsible for pulling in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide

Plants and animals both have physical structures which provide support to the organism. Which two organs listed below provide support to plants and animals? A waxy coverings and skin B stems and skeletal systems C xylem and arteries D stomata of the leaves and lungs or gills

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Which of the following best describes the difference between the life cycle of flowering and non-flowering plant? A Flowering plants: pollination, seeds produce flowers, seeds contain

embryos, embryos grow into new plants. Non-flowering plants: produce flowers and seeds. B Flowering plants: produce no flowers, no seeds (in most cases), yet they

reproduce into new plants. Non-flowering plants: pollination, flowers produce seeds, seeds contain embryos, embryos grow into new plants. C Flowering plants: pollination, flowers produce seeds, seeds contain

embryos, embryos grow into new plants. Non-flowering plants: produce no flowers, no seeds (in most cases), yet they reproduce into new plants. D There are no differences between flowering and non-flowering plants.

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This booklet includes three full length practice assessments (forms A,B, and C). The assessments each cover the State Standards.

assessments: forms A, B, & C CONTACT US E-Mail: jandj@educationalbootcamp.net Website: www.educationalbootcamp.net Phone: 305-423-1999 Office 305-423-1132 Fax

GRADE

5

CLASSIFIED

T H I S B O O K L E T B E L O NG S T O :

STUDENT’S NAME


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