5th Grade Matter & Energy NC Science EOG Practice

Front

Which describes what can happen as a result of radiation? A piece of wood burns in a fire., A shirt is hot after having been ironed. , A can of soup in heated in a pot on a stove., A car's inside temperature rises to over 100 degrees on a sunny day.

Back

A car's inside temperature rises to over 100 degrees on a sunny day.

Front

Which is most responsible for the uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere? Options: radiation, convection, conduction, condensation

Back

convection

Front

Which is the best example of heat transfer through radiation? Options: heating soup in a pot on the stove, standing by a campfire to get warm on a chilly night, burning your hand when touching a hot pan on the stove, not getting burned when touching a wooden spoon that has been in a hot pan

Back

standing by a campfire to get warm on a chilly night

Front

A student places a cup of cold water on a counter in a hot room. After a short time, the student notices that the water in the cup is no longer cold. Which best explains why the water in the cup is no longer cold?

Back

The heat from the air transferred to the water in the cup, making the water in the cup warmer.

Front

How does heat energy from the sun reach Earth? Options: conduction, convection, insulation, radiation

Back

radiation

Front

Jill notices that her skin gets burned when she sits out in the sun. What best explains why this happens?

Back

The heat from the sun is radiating down to Earth's surface.

Front

What causes your skin to feel warm when it is in the sun on a summer day?

Back

The sun radiates energy that passes through space and the atmosphere to your skin.

Front

Which statement best describes how winter weather can damage roads?

Back

Water can get into cracks in roads, then freeze and expand, making the cracks worse.

Front

Which best explains why most pot handles are made of plastic? Options: Plastic conducts heat and stays cool., Plastic does not conduct heat and stays cool., Plastic does not radiate heat and warms up.

Back

Plastic does not conduct heat and stays cool.

Front

Which best explain why a full glass bottle of water should not be stored in a freezer?

Back

Water expands when it freezes, which could break the bottle.