Space
Nature/Motion
Weather
Force/Energy
Miscellaneous
100
The Hubble Space Telescope looked at a small patch of space for 12 days and found 10,000 galaxies of all sizes, shapes, and colors. Astronomers used the data to determine the characteristics that all galaxies share. What claim could the astronomers make about a galaxy after analyzing their data?
A. The evidence from the Hubble Space Telescopes supports that a galaxy consists of one solar system.
B. The evidence from the Hubble Space Telescopes supports that a galaxy has one star, the Sun.
C. The evidence from the Hubble Space Telescopes supports that a galaxy consists of gas, dust, stars, and any objects that orbit stars.
D. The evidence from the Hubble Space Telescopes supports that a galaxy consists of comets, planets, asteroid belts, the Sun, and Earth.
C. The evidence from the Hubble Space Telescopes supports that a galaxy consists of gas, dust, stars, and any objects that orbit stars.
100
Storms rolled in over the mountains. It precipitated during the entire hike. Jack and Catie were prepared with different outerwear to keep them safe on the hike. Why did Jack and Catie need to be prepared for different forms of precipitation?
A. As the latitude of the mountain increases the temperature of the mountain decreases, causing the form of precipitation to change.
B. As the elevation of the mountain increases the temperature of the mountain decreases, causing the form of precipitation to change.
C. As the latitude of the mountain increases the temperature of the mountain increases, causing the form of precipitation to change.
D. As the elevation of the mountain increases the temperature of the mountain increases, causing the form of precipitation to change.
B. As the elevation of the mountain increases the temperature of the mountain decreases, causing the form of precipitation to change.
100
Florida experiences many summer storms. After a storm, there are many areas left flooded or underwater. Jim and Paul travel around their area monitoring the flooded land. After three days of observations, they discovered there were no more flood waters in the area.
What explanation can Jim and Paul give to support what happened to the flooded areas?
A. The water evaporated changing from a liquid to gas as it cooled down.
B. The water evaporated changing from a liquid to a gas as it warmed up.
C. The water condensed changing from a liquid to a gas as it cooled down.
D. The water condensed changing from a liquid to a gas as it warmed up.
B. The water evaporated changing from a liquid to a gas as it warmed up.
100
Lisette was engineering a paper airplane for a competition at school. The goal was to throw the plane and have it travel the farthest distance. Lisette practiced throwing the plane by pulling her arm back, then bringing it forward and releasing the plane. What forces act upon the plane during the competition?
A. Throwing the plane is a pull. The air pushes up on the plane. Gravity pulls down on the plane.
B. Throwing the plane is a push. The air pulls up on the plane. Gravity pushes down on the plane.
C. Throwing the plane is a push. The air pushes up on the plane. Gravity pulls down on the plane.
D. Throwing the plane is a pull. The air pulls up on the plane. Gravity pushes down on the plane.
C. Throwing the plane is a push. The air pushes up on the plane. Gravity pulls down on the plane.
100
Marisa Jensen, meteorologist for Tampa Bay News, shared a diagram regarding precipitation on the 8:00 news. Marisa made statements about the infographic.
What statement accurately represents the data in this infographic?
A. The type of clouds determines the type of precipitation.
B. The humidity determines the type of precipitation.
C. The anemometer measurements determine the type of precipitation.
D. The temperature of the atmosphere determines the type of precipitation.
D. The temperature of the atmosphere determines the type of precipitation.
200
Madison, Rey and Legend are acting out a 3D model of Earth’s movement in space.
- Rey is modeling the Sun.
- Legend is modeling star patterns.
- Madison is modeling the Earth by rotating on an axis, and revolving around the Sun.
What should Shaquan and Hsu do to show how the Sun, Earth and stars are connected?
A. Legend should rotate so that Madison notices different star patterns during the revolution.
B. Rey and Legend should stand still while Madison rotates and revolves.
C. Rey should rotate around Madison, and Legend should revolve around Rey.
D. Legend should stand still so that Madison notices different star patterns, and Rey should revolve around Madison.
B. Rey and Legend should stand still while Madison rotates and revolves.
200
Jack and Catie shared their model with their classmates when they came back to school. Which statement is an opinion rather than a verified observation?
A. There is snow at the top of the mountain.
B. It is too cold to hike at the top of the mountain.
C. I observe there are more trees at the base of the mountain.
D. The temperature at the base of the mountain is warmer than the top of the mountain.
B. It is too cold to hike at the top of the mountain.
200
Hurricanes are intense storms that originate in the tropics and produce large amounts of rain. Forecasters can predict hurricanes based on the measurements of weather tools. Based on the Beaufort Wind Scale, what conditions would most likely be occurring when a hurricane warning was issued?
A. A hygrometer would read that the humidity is low, and an anemometer would read that the winds are greater than 73 mph.
B. A barometer would read that the barometric pressure is low, and an anemometer would read that the winds are greater than 73 mph.
C. A barometer would read that the barometric pressure is high, and an anemometer would read that the winds are less than 73 mph.
D. A hygrometer would read that the humidity is high, and an anemometer would read that the winds are less than 73 mph.
B. A barometer would read that the barometric pressure is low, and an anemometer would read that the winds are greater than 73 mph.
200
Alyssa was comparing how an older classroom pencil sharpener worked compared to a new pencil sharpener. For the older pencil sharpener, Alyssa rotated the gears using the handle. For the new sharpener, Alyssa plugged in the machine. How do the forms of energy change from the old sharpener to the new one?
A. Mechanical energy turned the gears in the old one, while electrical energy turns the gears in the new one. Both generate heat and sound energy as the gears spin.
B. Thermal energy turned the gears in the old one, while electrical energy turns the gears in the new one. Only the new sharpener generates thermal and sound energy.
C. Electrical energy turned the gears in the old one, which mechanical energy turns the gears in the new one. Only the old sharpener generates thermal and sound energy.
D. Mechanical energy turned the gears in the old one, while electrical energy turns the gears in the new one. No other energies are used or generated while the sharpeners work.
A. Mechanical energy turned the gears in the old one, while electrical energy turns the gears in the new one. Both generate heat and sound energy as the gears spin.
200
The United States receives 774 mm of rain on average per year. The Atlantic Ocean receives 1,034 mm of rain on average per year. Which statement explains why the Atlantic Ocean receives more precipitation than the United States?
A. The surface of the ocean has more water exposed to air than the United States, so less evaporation occurs over the ocean. This means more precipitation will also fall over the ocean.
B. The surface of the ocean has less water exposed to air than the United States, so less evaporation occurs over the ocean. This means more precipitation will also fall over the ocean.
C. The surface of the ocean has more water exposed to air than the United States, so more evaporation occurs over the ocean. This means more precipitation will also fall over the ocean.
D. The surface of the ocean has more water exposed to air than the United States, so more evaporation occurs over the ocean. This means less precipitation will also fall over the ocean.
C. The surface of the ocean has more water exposed to air than the United States, so more evaporation occurs over the ocean. This means more precipitation will also fall over the ocean.
300
Elissa and Christine visited the space museum. They were given clues to solve as they looked at the exhibits. Their clues included:
What did Elissa and Christine have to find in the museum?
A. Clue 1: comet, Clue 2: Jupiter
B. Clue 1: Saturn, Clue 2: asteroid belt
C. Clue 1: Earth, Clue 2: Neptune
D. Clue 1: Uranus, Clue 2: Mars
D. Clue 1: Uranus, Clue 2: Mars
300
Aaron was planning a surprise vacation for Blair. Everyday Aaron gave Blair a clue of where they were traveling.
Clue 1: This location has low humidity.
Clue 2: This location is in the middle latitude.
Clue 3: Temperatures vary from low to high within the day.
Clue 4: This location has very little precipitation.
What environment is Aaron most likely taking Blair?
A. swamp
B. mountain
C. tundra
D. desert
D. desert
300
The meteorologists on Bay News 9 put out a forecast for boaters that conditions were going to be dangerous. The forecast showed that the winds were blowing out of the west and that a small craft advisory issue was in effect. What evidence did the meteorologists use to make this claim?
A. The meteorologists used an anemometer to determine that the wind was blowing 22-27 knots, and a wind vane to determine that the winds were coming from the west.
B. The meteorologists used an anemometer to determine that the wind was blowing 64-72 mph, and a wind vane to determine that the winds were coming from the west.
C. The meteorologists used an anemometer to determine that the wind was classified as a gale warning, and a wind vane to determine the winds were coming from the west.
D. The meteorologists used an anemometer to determine that the wind was blowing at a number 4 on the Beaufort Wind Scale, and a wind vane to determine the winds were coming from the west.
A. The meteorologists used an anemometer to determine that the wind was blowing 22-27 knots, and a wind vane to determine that the winds were coming from the west.
300
Nick and Dottie wanted to make a circuit that would light 4 light bulbs at the same time. They drew a diagram of their circuit in their science notebook. Nick and Dottie observed that their circuit did not light the bulbs.
What should Nick and Dottie change in order to have all 4 bulbs light at the same time?
A. Nick and Dottie should open both switches.
B. Nick and Dottie should close both switches.
C. Nick and Dottie should connect light bulb 3 directly to the battery.
D. Nick and Dottie should connect light bulb 1 to the open switch.
B. Nick and Dottie should close both switches.
300
Based on their procedure, what should they expect their data to show about which box moved the furthest?
A. 10-gram box
B. 20-gram box
C. 30-gram box
D. 40-gram box
A. 10-gram box
400
Ms. Marrey asked Ross and Rachel to explain why they did not include the asteroid belt in their planet model. Which explanation could they give to Ms. Marrey?
A. Asteroids are not planets because asteroids produce their own energy.
B. Asteroids are not planets because asteroids orbit planets.
C. Asteroids are not planets because asteroids have icy tails.
D. Asteroids are not planets because asteroids are irregularly shaped.
D. Asteroids are not planets because asteroids are irregularly shaped.
400
The fifth graders at STEM Elementary school were learning about energy of motion. They completed an investigation on how a cup moves after travelling on a marble coaster. They released a marble at the top of their coaster. They collected data in their science notebook.
Jeslyn wrote claims based on this data. Which claim is linked with evidence from the investigation?
A. The cup rolls farther when it is placed on its side at the end of a coaster.
B. The coaster is not built correctly.
C. The cup rolls farther the higher the marble is placed on the track.
D. The height of the coaster needs to increase.
A. The cup rolls farther when it is placed on its side at the end of a coaster.
400
Gary watched the latest weather report before a race. The news communicated that:
- The barometric pressure was falling and will be low.
- The temperature is below freezing.
- There are stratus clouds present.
What statement describes the type of weather Gary will expect on race day?
A. Cold day with the Sun out
B. Cold day with no precipitation
C. Cold day with precipitation in the form of snow
D. Cold day with precipitation in the form of rain
C. Cold day with precipitation in the form of snow
400
While cooking breakfast, Pietro and Sophie used the blender, the toaster, and the microwave. Each of those appliances received energy from an electrical outlet. What types of energy did the electrical energy transform into in each appliance?
A. Blender - light energy; Toaster - mechanical energy; Microwave - light and heat energy
B. Blender - heat energy; Toaster - light energy; Microwave - mechanical energy
C. Blender - mechanical energy; Toaster – sound energy; Microwave - light energy
D. Blender - mechanical energy; Toaster - heat energy; Microwave - light and heat energy
D. Blender - mechanical energy; Toaster - heat energy; Microwave - light and heat energy
400
Fatima and Maximus were decorating for a party. Fatima was holding the balloons when Maximus noticed that Fatima’s hair was standing up. Which statement explains why Fatima’s hair would be standing up after being close to the balloons?
A. The balloons and Fatima’s hair had the same electrical charge and were attracted to each other.
B. The balloons and Fatima’s hair had opposite electrical charges and were attracted to each other.
C. Neither the balloons or Fatima’s hair had any electrical charge, and were attracted to each other.
D. The balloons and Fatima’s hair had opposite electrical charges and were repelling each other.
B. The balloons and Fatima’s hair had opposite electrical charges and were attracted to each other.
500
Ross and Rachel added a chart to their model to help others understand characteristics of the inner and outer planets. Which comparison in their chart is incorrect?
A. temperature
B. composition
C. length of year
D. moons
C. length of year
500
Grace and Kelcie were applying force to the opposite side of a wagon.
Based on the forces applied by Grace and Kelcie, in which direction will the wagon move?
A. The forces on the wagon are balanced so it will not move.
B. The wagon will move back and forth between Grace and Kelcie.
C. The wagon will move towards Grace.
D. The wagon will move towards Kelcie.
D. The wagon will move towards Kelcie.
500
Justin and Marquis collected data based on the amount of precipitation that occurs in different locations. They calculated the average precipitation of two different states in the same climate zone of the United States.
What statement could Justin and Marquis make based on the data they collected?
A. South Carolina has more precipitation than Nebraska, because South Carolina is closer to an ocean, which affects its climate.
B. South Carolina has more precipitation than Nebraska because South Carolina is in a drought.
C. South Carolina has more precipitation than Nebraska because Nebraska has lower temperatures.
D. South Carolina has more precipitation than Nebraska because Nebraska has higher humidity.
A. South Carolina has more precipitation than Nebraska, because South Carolina is closer to an ocean, which affects its climate.
500
Iris’s brother, Trent, wanted to be pushed on the swings. Iris was pushing Trent and the swing was calmly moving back and forth. Trent asked Iris to push harder. What did Iris notice about the swing after pushing with more force?
A. Pushing with more force caused the swing to have more motion.
B. Pushing with more force caused the swing to have less motion.
C. Pushing with more force caused the swing to change its motion from back-and-forth to side-to-side.
D. Pushing with more force caused the swing to stop its motion.
A. Pushing with more force caused the swing to have more motion.
500
Jaziah was building a circuit to ring a bell. The circuit included a switch that would be used to control when the bell would ring and when it would not. Jaziah needed to add an extra piece to the switch to help it connect. What material should Jaziah use to create the switch?
A. a rubber eraser
B. a metal paperclip
C. a plastic snap cube
D. a rubber band
B. a metal paperclip