5th Grade FSA Science Review

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What is the best tool for measuring exactly 20 milliliters (mL) of water?

Back

A graduated cylinder is the best tool for measuring exactly 20 mL of water.

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What is the best tool to separate iron filings from sand?

Back

A magnet is the best tool to separate iron filings from sand.

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Why are nerve cells shaped long and thin with branches?

Back

Nerve cells are shaped this way so that they may send and receive messages all over the body.

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What is the beginning stage of the life cycle for both the butterfly and the grasshopper?

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The beginning stage is the Egg.

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Which property provides the best evidence that samples are solids rather than liquids?

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Shape provides the best evidence that both samples are solids.

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What is a graduated cylinder used for?

Back

A graduated cylinder is used for measuring the volume of liquids accurately.

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What is the function of the nervous system?

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The nervous system relays messages from the body to the brain and back.

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What are the stages of a butterfly's life cycle?

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The stages are Egg, Larva (Caterpillar), Pupa (Chrysalis), and Adult Butterfly.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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What is the role of a magnet in separating materials?

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A magnet attracts certain metals, allowing for separation from non-metal materials.