5th Grade SCIENCE JEOPARDY

Physical Sciences

100

Francis plugged a toaster into an electric outlet. He put a piece of bread in the toaster and turned the toaster on. While the toaster was on, it changed the electrical energy from the outlet into other forms of energy. Which form of energy toasted the bread? A. chemical B. heat C. magnetic D. sound http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/images/2013/254769_0586.png

B. Heat

200

Heat, light and sound are all different forms of A.fuel. B.energy. C.matter. D.electricity

B. Energy

300

The circuit diagram below shows D-cells connected to four light bulbs and four different materials labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4. Which of the four materials is acting as an insulator rather than a conductor? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

D.4

400

Which of the following are two objects that are both conductors of electricity? A. a plastic spoon and a copper wire B. an iron nail and an aluminum wire C. a metal paper clip and a piece of cotton yarn D. a penny and a wooden toothpick

B. an iron nail and an aluminum wire

500

Water is commonly found on Earth in three states of of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. In everyday life, water often changes from one form to another form. a. Describe ONE example of water changing from a liquid to a solid. b. For the example you gave part in (a), explain what caused this change c. Describe ONE example of water changing from a liquid to a gas. d. For the example you gave in part ( c ), explain what caused this change.

DAILY DOUBLE

Life Science

100

Which of the following is most likely a learned behavior? A. using a fork to eat B. jumping at a loud noise C. squinting in a bright light D. sneezing when smelling a flower

A. using a fork to eat

200

Naomi has a pet dog. Which of the following characteristics did the dog MOST LIKELY inherit from its parents? A. its weight B. its favorite food C. the color of its fur D. the place where it lives

C. The color of its fur

300

Baby chicks peck their way out of their shells when they hatch. This activity is an example of which of the following types of behavior? A. Instinctive B. Learned C. Planned D. Social

A. Instinctive

400

A morning glory is a type of flowering vine that climbs trees and fences. Which of the following behaviors most helps a morning glory plant climb a fence? A. stems curling in response to touch B. stems swelling in response to water C. flowers opening in response to light D. roots growing in response to gravity

A. stems curling in response to touch

500

Which of the following BEST explains why many species of birds in New England fly south for the winter months? A. to find a place to hibernate B. to move away from strong sunlight C. to find an environment with more food D. to move away from crowded environments

C. to find an environment with more food

Technology/Engineering

100

An engineer is designing milk containers to put in the crate. In her design, she wants to fit as many milk containers as possible in each crate. Which of the following features of the milk containers is most important to consider in her design? A. color B. hardness C. shape D. weight

C. shape

200

A statue and a table are both made of the same type of marble. Which of the following properties will MOST LIKELY be the same for both of these objects? A. size B. shape C. weight D. hardness

D. hardness

300

What is the main advantage of making a laptop computer light in weight? A. to make it easy to carry B. to keep it simple to build C. to make the screen easy to read D. to provide storage for an electrical cord

A. to make it easy to carry

400

A squid is an animal that lives in the ocean. It pumps a stream of water out of its body, causing it to move rapidly. Which of the following mechanical systems moves in a way most similar to the squid? A. a bus B. a helicopter C. a rocket D. a train

C. a rocket

500

An athlete is choosing a material for his eyeglass frames. He wants a material that will not be easily damaged when he plays sports. The table below shows some characteristics of four different materials. Which material would be best for the athlete to choose for his eyeglass frames? A. material 1 B. material 2 C. material 3 D. material 4

C. material 3

Earth and Space

100

A student sorted mineral samples into two groups: dull and shiny. Which of the following properties did the student use to sort the mineral samples into groups? A. cleavage B. color C. luster D. streak

C. luster

200

All of the processes below causes changes in Earth's surface. Which of the following is the slowest to change Earth's surface? A. earthquake B. landslide C. volcanic eruption D. weathering

D. weathering

300

Clouds are formed from tiny drops of water that are light enough to float in the air. As these drops bump into each other, they form larger drops. What happens when these drops become too heavy to float in the air? A. The drops form fog B. The drops evaporate C. The drops fall as rain D. The drops become air

C. The drops fall as rain

400

Ricardo has an Igneous Rock in his rock collection. Where did this rock most likely come from? A. in a volcano B. on a forest floor C. on a coral reef D. at the bottom of a river

A. in a volcano

500

Owen tested a physical property of a mineral. He rubbed a mineral sample on a piece of white tile. The mineral left a red mark on the tile. Which of the following physical properties of the mineral was Owen most likely testing? A. cleavage B. hardness C. luster D. Streak

D. Streak

BONUS ROUND

100

Which of the following must all plant and animal species do in order for each species to survive? A. migrate B. reproduce C. make food D. change color

B. reproduce

200

Which of the following gives the correct order of planets in our solar system starting with Mercury which is closest to the sun. A. Mercury, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus B. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune C. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune D. none of the above

C.

300

Which type of rock is formed when hot lava cools? A. coal B. igneous C. limestone D. metamorphic

B. igneous

400

Which of the following best describes the climate of an area? A. the high temperature and wind speed for six months B. the high temperature and wind speed each day for one year C. the temperature and precipitation every hour for one day D. the average temperature and total precipitation each month for ten years

D. the average temperature and total precipitation each month for ten years

500

Corals are small marine organisms that live in groups and make hard outer skeletons to protect their bodies. Over time, these outer skeletons can build up to make large coral reefs. Which of the following statements best describes one way the formation of a coral reef changes the ocean ecosystem? A. It makes the ocean water saltier. B. It removes sand from the ocean floor. C. It causes ocean waves to become stronger. D. It creates a habitat for some ocean animals.

D. It creates a habitat for some ocean animals.