Which statement is the best example of a description of weather?

It is 20 degrees C with a chance of rain

Which of the follow describes how light travels?

In straight lines in all directions

Solar panels work by...

Absorbing thermal energy from the sun by radiation

Which of the following is NOT a scientific investigation ?

Writing a letter about why it is important to protect plants

Which statement is true?

The beach ball is less dense than the bowling ball

Most aquariums use heaters to warm the water at the bottom of the tank, why is this?

Convection makes cold water sink and warm water rise

Which is true of the way the sun and the oceans interact in the water cycle?

Oceans absorb heat energy from the sun

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5th Grade Science STAAR Review Questions...with some random Disney trivia :)

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1
In the picture below, which direction will the people be moving?
1 side will move to the left, 1 side will move to the right
They will not move because the forces are balanced
To the right
To the left
2
The boiling point of a substance is 298 degrees C. How many more degrees is that than water?
198 degrees
98 degrees
398 degrees
298 degrees
3
The Disney characters in the picture below are ________'s evil _________
Cinderella's, stepsisters
Belle's, stepsisters
Belle's, aunts
Cinderella's, aunts
4
Which statement is the best example of a description of weather?
It is 20 degrees C with a chance of rain
The mountaintops are cool year-round
On average, the temperature ranges from 10 to 18 degrees C
There is little precipitation in the fall
5
In the picture below, what season is the southern hemisphere currently experiencing?
Spring
Winter
Summer
Fall
6
What physical property would the tool below be used to determine?
Weight
Density
Volume
Mass
7
True or False: Oil floats on top of water, because it is more dense
False
True
8
The circuit in the picture below is an example of an ____________ circuit.
Incomplete parallel
Complete series
Incomplete series
Complete parallel
9
The sun __________ in the east and __________ in the west
Rises, sets
Sets, rises
10
The fossil below was found in an arctic tundra, what does this mean used to be there long ago?
A forest
A volcano
An ocean
A desert
11
Which of the following would be soluble in water?
Soil
Sprinkles
Sugar
Sand
12
A lava lamp is an example of what kind of thermal energy transfer?
Convection
Radiation
Conduction
Combustion
13
Which of the follow describes how light travels?
In waves in all directions
At slow speeds
In looped circles in all directions
In straight lines in all directions
14
Students look out a window for 5 minutes and record the colors of cars that pass, this is...
Experimenting
Concluding
Observing
Hypothesizing
15
What type of animal is Kaa from The Jungle Book?
A panther
A boa constrictor
A tiger
A bear
16
What formed the picture below?
Light being absorbed
Light being transmitted
Light refracting
Light reflecting
17
A soccer ball slows down and does not just keep rolling due to what force?
Work
Friction
Inertia
Force
18
Which landform is the result of changes to Earth's surface by ice?
Canyon
Delta
Ocean shore
U-shaped valley
19
What cave feature is pictured below?
Stalagnite
Stalagmite
Stalagtite
Stalagrite
20
Name that Disney character!
Mushu
Moomoo
Mischa
Mewtwo
21
The picture below represents what form of heat transfer?
Conduction
Convection
Thermal
Radiation
22
Which Disney character would you find around this famous landmark?
Rapunzel
Belle
Cinderella
Esmeralda
23
What time could it be in the picture below?
11:00pm
3:00pm
3:00am
11:00am
24
What property of light is responsible for making objects appear larger and bent under water
Reflection
Refraction
25
The circuit in the picture below is an example of an ____________ circuit.
Incomplete series
Complete series
Incomplete parallel
Complete parallel
26
Solar panels work by...
Absorbing thermal energy from the sun by convection
Absorbing thermal energy from the sun by combustion
Absorbing thermal energy from the sun by conduction
Absorbing thermal energy from the sun by radiation
27
The circuit in the picture below is an example of an ____________ circuit.
Complete series
Incomplete parallel
Incomplete series
Complete parallel
28
In the picture below, when Earth is at above the sun, the northern hemisphere is experiencing
Summer
Fall
Spring
Winter
29
When the roller coaster is at Point A and D, it best represents what form of energy?
Mechanical energy
Potential energy
Thermal energy
Kinetic energy
30
A basketball being spun around is an example of
Rotation
Revolution
Orbiting
Revolting
31
In the diagram below, in which stage can the plant begin to produce its own food?
2
4
3
1
32
Which of the following is NOT a scientific investigation ?
Performing a controlled experiment
Using a model to test a hypothesis
Observing how caterpillars change into butterflies
Writing a letter about why it is important to protect plants
33
Who's Disney castle is pictured below?
Belle's
Cinderella's
Snow White's
Rapunzel's
34
Slow changes to Earth's surface consist of all of the follow EXCEPT
Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
Earthquakes
35
The larger the mass, the stronger the _____________
Gravitational pull
Work
Motion
Force
36
Which statement is true?
The beach ball has more mass than the bowling ball
The bowling ball has more volume than the beach ball
The beach ball is less dense than the bowling ball
They are equal in mass and volume
37
Name that Disney villain!
Captain Hook
Sir Captain
The Captain
Captain Claw
38
Most aquariums use heaters to warm the water at the bottom of the tank, why is this?
Conduction makes warm water sink while cold water rises
Conduction makes warm water sink and cold water rise
Convection makes cold water sink and warm water rise
Convection makes warm water sink and cold water rise
39
Which is true of the way the sun and the oceans interact in the water cycle?
Oceans reflect the sun's energy back to space
Oceans produce thermal energy that causes water to evaporate
Oceans absorb heat energy from the sun
Oceans refract heat energy from the sun
40
Which of the following is an example of a conductor?
Copper
Wood
Rubber
Iron
41
Which liquid is the most dense?
Honey
Corn syrup
Dish soap
Vegetable Oil
42
The molecules in the middle beaker represent the density of a ________________
Solid
Gas
Liquid
43
Name that Disney character!
Doc
Sneezy
Dopey
Sleepy
44
Name that Disney villain!
Minerva
The Dark Queen
Maleficent
The Black Queen
45
Adding a substance to a beaker and stirring is most likely testing for what physical property?
Solubility
Conductivity
Relative density
Magnetism
46
Based on the shadow in the picture below, what time could it possibly be?
7:00pm
12:00am
12:00pm
7:00am
47
The addition of _________ changes a liquid to a gas
Heat
Molecules
Speed
Light
48
Which of the following is the best example of mechanical energy?
A fish fleeing from a shark
A solar panel absorbing sunlight
A toaster strudel being heated in an oven
A plant going through photosynthesis
49
You are testing how the amount of fertilizer affects the height of plants, what is the variable
The size of the plant pots
The amount of fertilizer
The amount of water each plant gets
The locatio of the plants
50
Which is NOT a factor that affects the climate in a particular area?
Closeness to the equator
Shape of the local landforms
Distance from a body of water
Distance from the Earth's poles
51
In the picture below, when Earth is below the sun, the northern hemisphere is experiencing
Fall
Summer
Winter
Spring
52
What is a reasonable explanation as to why a mouse population would suddenly decrease?
A new predator came to the area
Farmers started placing less traps in their fields
A new type of wheat was introduced to the area
A new pond formed after a heavy rain
53
What force is responsible for determining the weight of an object?
Gravity
Pulling
Pushing
Pressure
54
What is the name of Pocahontas' raccoon sidekick?
Meembo
Meesha
Meeko
Meeka
55
Which best describes what happens between evaporation and condensation in the water cycle?
Cool water vapor moves up into warmer atmosphere
Waves transfer sea water directly into the clouds
Heat moves from the water vapor up into cooler atmosphere
Solar energy turns water vapor into clouds
56
The picture below is a ____________ in which you could find a ___________
Terrarium, gecko
Aquarium, gecko
Aquarium, shrimp
Terrarium, shrimp
57
You want to know if the mass of a paper airplane affects how far it flies, what is the variable
Material the plane is made of
Mass of the plane
Height the plane is released from
Distance traveled
58
Who's Disney castle is pictured below?
Belle's
Esmeralda's
Snow White's
Merida's
59
What is the volume of the rock in the graduated cylinder below?
150 mL
125 mL
25 mL
50 mL
60
What is necessary to test the solubility of a substance?
Mixing and stirring in a beaker
Mixing and stirring in a graduated cylinder
Mixing and stirring in a pitcher
Mixing and stirring in a bucket
61
In the picture below, at which stage is germination occurring?
C
B
D
A
62
The fossil below was found in the Sahara Desert, what does this mean about the area long ago?
There was once a volcano there
It was once a tundra
It was once a forest
It was once an ocean
63
Which are the best examples of the processes used to make sedimentary rock?
Wind blasting rocks in hot deserts
Animal bones being buried, heated, and compressed
Lava solidifying into rock
Water freezing and melting in the cracks of rocks
64
Which of the following is an example of a testable hypothesis?
Persian cats are nicer than Sphinx cats
Tan beagles are prettier than black beagles
A beagle can jump higher than a Persian cat
Beagles are the best dog
65
What is the volume of liquid in the graduated cylinder below?
22 mL
26 mL
24 mL
23 mL
66
What physical property would the tool below be used to determine?
Density
Weight
Mass
Volume
67
In the diagram below, in between which two stages would germination occur?
4 and 1
3 and 4
2 and 3
1 and 2
68
Name that Disney character!
Grandmother Willow
Mother Willow
Grandmother Oak
Mother Oak
69
The picture below is an example of an _________ _________
Balanced force
Uneven force
Unbalanced force
Even force
70
When you hold a cup of hot chocolate and your hands begin to warm, this is an example of
Convection
Radiation
Combustion
Conduction
71
What physical property would the following tool be *BEST* used to help determine?
Mass
Solubility
Volume
Weight
72
Which answer describes an example of the energy of a material decreasing?
Eggs cooking in a pan
Snow melting in the spring
Water freezing into ice
A ball bouncing on the floor
73
What time could it be in the picture below?
12:00am
10:00pm
10:00am
12:00pm
74
What is the name of this Disney landmark?
Pride Rock
Lion's Den
Lion Rock
Pride Den
75
A book resting on top of a table is experiencing what property?
Gravity
Force
Friction
Inertia
76
Why are we able to see the moon from Earth?
Its solid surface refracts light from the sun
Its gaseous atmosphere makes it glow
Its solid surface reflects light from the sun
Its solid surface transmits light from the sun
77
The molecules in the beaker on the left represent the density of a ________________
Liquid
Gas
Solid
78
Your hands receive warm air from the fire due to what type of heat transfer?
Thermal
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
79
When the northern hemisphere is facing away from the sun, they are experiencing
Spring
Fall
Summer
Winter
80
When testing which temperature dissolves drink mix the fastest, what is the variable?
Water temperature
Stirring speed
Amount of drink mix
Size of beaker
81
What force causes the measurement on the spring scale shown below?
Gravity
Friction
Mass
Inertia
82
In the picture below, at which stage would seeds be produced?
D
C
A
B
83
What would most likely be observed at Stage N?
Collection, water pooling into puddles
Condensation, fog forming above the grass
Collection, fog forming above the grass
Condensation, water pooling into puddles
84
Which statement demonstrates the best scientific observation about the picture below?
Condensation forms when water gets hot
The flame is causing a change
The water is hot
Bubbles are forming in the liquid
85
During which part of the scientific method do you collect and measure data?
Inferencing
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Testing
86
In the following picture, what would happen if the magnets were brought together?
Charge
Abstract
Attract
Repel
87
What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot?
A cricket
A sock
A bat
A snake
88
What are the names of the two characters below?
Copper and Foxy
Copper and Todd
Todd and Foxy
Todd and Roxy
89
When testing if mass affects the distance a toy car travels, what would be the best variable?
The length of the ramp
The height of the ramp
The mass of the toy car
The color of the toy car
90
Which Disney princess would you find living here?
Rapunzel
Merida
Belle
Snow White
91
What are the first and second steps of the scientific method?
Hypothesis and data
Data and conclusion
Observations and purpose
Observations and hypothesis
92
When testing if mass affects the distance a toy car travels, what would be the constant?
The height of the ramp
The length of ramp
The mass of the toy car
The color of the toy car
93
When completing an experiment, it is important to collect meaningful _________ to analyze
Purposes
Data
Problems
Variables
94
The picture below best represents
Photosynthesis
Precipitation
Transpiration
Evaporation
95
In the diagram below, which stage is considered a seedling?
2
4
3
1
96
Lemonade is an example of a ___________
Solvent
Solution
Mixture
Solute
97
The method shown in the picture below can be used to separate what type of mixture?
A mixture of liquids with different densitites
A mixture of solids with different densities
A solution, such as sugar and water
A mixture of different types of solids
98
To turn on the first light bulb in the circuit below, which switch would have to be closed?
Switch A
Neither switch
Switch B
Both switches
99
What explains why oil floats on top of water?
The liquids have different volumes
The liquids have different masses
The liquids have different densities
The liquids have different weights
100
To turn on the second light bulb in the circuit below, which switch would have to be closed?
Switch A
Both switches
Switch B
Neither switch
101
When there are _______ particles in the air or water, there is _______ refraction
More, greater
Less, greater
Less, less
More, less
102
The plant below would best survive in which type of environment?
Tundra
Deciduous forest
Rainforest
Desert
103
What kind of energy does a thermometer measure?
The average ELECTRICAL energy of particles in a substance
The average THERMAL energy of particles in a substance
The average POTENTIAL energy of particles in a substance
The average KINETIC energy of particles in a substance
104
Which liquid is the least dense?
Dish Soap
Honey
Vegetable Oil
Water
105
Whose tea party does Alice attend?
The Mad Hatter's
The Chesire Cat's
The White Rabbit's
The Door Mouse's
106
Scientists usually write reports or conclusions about their investigations. Why?
To classify results
To communicate their work to others
To ask questions
To perform experimental trials
107
Who's Disney castle is pictured below?
Snow White's
Cinderella's
Jasmine's
Belle's
108
What is the famous address from Finding Nemo?
P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney
B. Sherwin 32 Walnut Way, Sydney
P. Sherwin 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney
D. Sherman 42 Wally Way, Sydney
109
Who's Disney castle is pictured below?
Esmeralda's
Pocahonta's
Belle's
Jasmine's
110
To test a material to find out it's solubility, you would...
Add it to water to see if it dissolves
Heat it to see if it changes state
Cool it to see if it freezes
Measure it to find its mass and volume
111
Some caves are formed by running water, what can you infer about the rock that forms the caves?
The rock is very hard
The rock dissolves in water
The rock is mostly made of sand
The rock is very shiny
112
The temperature at which water boils
100 degrees C
200 degrees C
200 degrees F
100 degrees F
113
What happens to the salt that was in the ocean water that evaporates?
It remains in the ocean
It falls as precipitation
It rises with the water vapor
It evaporates
114
We repeat ______ of an experiment in order to ensure the results are _____
Trials, reliable
Variables, good
Trials, evident
Versions, good
115
In Mary Poppins, a spoonful of what helps the medicine go down?
Sugar
Salt
Spice
Syrup
116
What physical property would the tool below be used to determine?
Density
Mass
Volume
Weight
117
What would most likely be observed at Stage L?
Condensation, water forming puddles
Collection, water forming puddles
Collection, fog forming above the grass
Condensation, fog forming above the grass
118
Which of the following is NOT an example of a fast change to Earth's surface?
Earthquake
Landslide
Volcanic eruption
Erosion
119
Which of the following may cause matter to change state?
A change in volume
A change in mass
A change in temperature
A change in color
120
What are meteorologists doing when they make storm tracks such as the one below?
Testing their ideas about the storm's strength
Predicting the storm's path
Explaining how hurricanes develop
Gathering information to determine the strength of the storm
121
In the diagram below, during which stage would seeds be produced?
4
3
1
2
122
In a lava lamp, the cold liquid ______, and the warm liquid ______
Sinks, rises
Rises, sinks
Sinks, sinks
Rises, rises
123
During which part of the scientific method do you communicate your results?
Conclusion
Testing
Procedure
Hypothesis
124
Name that Disney villain!
Jarlin
Jadan
Jafar
Jerry
125
Dense objects tend to _________ while less dense objects tend to _________
Sink, float
Float, float
Float, sink
Sink, sink
126
The clock below BEST represents what form of energy?
Potential energy
Light energy
Sound energy
Mechanical energy
127
What is the volume of liquid in the graduated cylinder below?
10 mL
12 mL
14 mL
11 mL
128
Who sang the song "I Can Go The Distance!"
Hercules
Marlin (Nemo's dad)
Dory
Mulan
129
Which of the following is an example of a fast change to Earth's surface?
Landslide
Construction
Weathering
Deposition
130
What tool would be best to use to measure force?
Beaker
Spring scale
Graduated cylinder
Balance
131
When an experiment has been completed, you need to report your findings with a _________
Hypothesis
Data table
Conclusion
Evidence
132
Scientists perform repeated investigations to...
Increase reliability of results
Win prizes for their work
Improve their research
Form new theories
133
Which of the following is an example of an insulator?
Steel
Plastic
Wood
Copper
134
Name that Disney character!
Speedy
Dash
Thumper
Flash
135
What are the charges on the balloons in the picture below?
One is positive, one is negative
Both are uncharged
Both are negative, which make them attract
Both are negative, which make them repel
136
What is the volume of the liquid in the graduated cylinder below?
16 mL
13 mL
14 mL
12 mL
137
Which of the following do you do first in any scientific investigation?
Ask a well defined question
Write a hypothesis
Organize data into tables and charts
Draw a conclusion
138
Name that Disney character!
Mickey Blue Eyes
Rafiki
Rastinky
Ralifi
139
In the following picture, what would happen if the magnets were brought together?
Attract
Cementation
Repel
Charge
140
Would the light bulb in the circuit below light up?
Yes, because the ruler is an conductor.
Yes, because the ruler is an insulator.
No, because the ruler is an insulator.
No, because the ruler is an conductor.
141
The melting point of a substance is 36 degrees C. How many more degrees is that than water?
0 degrees
16 degrees
36 degrees
26 degrees
142
In which kind of environment would a cave most likely form?
A cool prairie
A rainy hillside
A shallow pond
A wide desert
143
The temperature at which water changes from a liquid to a solid or a solid to a liquid
50 degrees F
0 degrees F
50 degrees C
0 degrees C
144
In the picture below, what season is the northern hemisphere currently experiencing?
Spring
Fall
Summer
Winter
145
What explains why pool water is warmer at the surface than it is deeper down?
Thermal
Convection
Radiation
Conduction
146
Which is an example of information collected through observation?
"What is the best brand of soap?"
"How does sunlight help plants grow?"
"The rock is smooth and gray"
"Most people prefer black cars"
147
Which has the greatest mass?
Marble
Beach ball
Bowling ball
Basketball
148
After defining the purpose of an experiment, you need to develop a testable _____________
Variable
Hypothesis
Data set
Conclusion
149
What are the charges on the balloons in the picture below?
One is positive, one is negative
Both are negative, which make them attract
Both are uncharged
Both are positive, which make them attract
150
Name that Disney character!
Sebastian
Scuddle
Flounder
Nemo
151
In the picture below, what force is being measured with the spring scale?
The pull of the bag of rocks
The pull of friction
The push from the ramp
The pull of gravity
152
The removal of _________ changes a liquid to a solid
Atoms
Molecules
Heat
Light
153
When testing which temperature dissolves drink mix the fastest, what is the constant?
The amount of drink mix
The flavor of the drink mix
The smell of the drink mix
The color of the drink mix
154
When a force is balanced...
There is movement to the right
There is no movement
There is movement to the left
There is movement in every direction
155
The best example of thermal radiation is
The clouds
The moon
The stars
The sun
156
Which property of light is responsible for lighting up the moon
Rotation
Refraction
Revolution
Reflection
157
When the northern hemisphere is facing toward the sun, they are experiencing
Spring
Winter
Fall
Summer
158
What is the volume of liquid in the graduated cylinder below?
21 mL
20 mL
25 mL
22 mL
159
What is occuring when warm gases or liquids rise while cool gases or liquids sink
Thermal
Convection
Radiation
Conduction
160
Who did Jiminy Cricket help guide?
Aladdin
Pinocchio
Mulan
Alice
161
What is the volume of liquid in the graduated cylinder?
41 mL
46 mL
48 mL
43 mL
162
Which type of information would a scientist use a prism to analyze?
The refraction of light and its colors
The reflection of light and its colors
The brightness of light and its colors
The energy of light and its colors
163
The picture below best represents what form of heat transfer?
Conduction
Thermal
Convection
Radiation
164
What is the rock's volume?
10.5 mL
12.0 mL
10.0 mL
11.5 mL
165
Water droplets form on the outside of coke can due to ______________
Freezing
Condensation
Transpiration
Evaporation
166
Which of these properties is true of all solutions?
They are all liquids or gases
The substances cannot be separated
They all include water
They are all evenly mixed
167
The molecules in the beaker on the right represent the density of a ________________
Liquid
Solid
Gas
168
Which identifies a change in the physical properties of something that dissolves?
It becomes a completely new substance
It changes state from a solid to a gas
It changes state from a solid to a liquid
It breaks down into smaller particles
169
Which planet is closest to the sun? Which is furthest?
Mercury, Saturn
Mercury, Neptune
Venus, Saturn
Venus, Neptune
170
When the roller coaster is at Point B, it best represents what form of energy?
Kinetic energy
Sound energy
Potential energy
Thermal energy

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