HMH Florida Science Grade 5 Unit 1 Benchmark Quiz

What is the process called when we gather information with our senses?

• Stating hypotheses

• Forming conclusions

• Making observations

• Performing experiments

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Tristan counts the number of people who visit the pool each day for 1 week. He displays his findings on a bar graph. Between which two days did the number of visitors change the most?

• Tuesday and Wednesday

• Wednesday and Thursday

• Thursday and Friday

• Friday and Saturday

Between which two days did the number of visitors change the most?

• Tuesday and Wednesday

• Wednesday and Thursday

• Thursday and Friday

• Friday and Saturday

What claim can be made based on the evidence in the table?

• A mouse will never weigh more than 6g.

• Baby mice can vary in size, color, and activity level.

• Baby mice will never be less than 11 mm in length when they are born.

• Brown baby mice are bigger than white baby mice.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The following picture shows two students.

What are they doing?

• asking a question

• planning an investigation

• recording an observation

• communicating results

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What observations must a scientist make to provide evidence for the claim that the size of an insect population depends on the temperature?

• The scientist must observe the insect population only in winter.

• The scientist must observe the insect population in the laboratory.

• The scientist must observe the insect population in different areas.

• The scientist must observe the insect population throughout the year.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Angela measured the length of a block.

How long is the block?

• 5 cm

• 5 in.

• 5.5 cm

• 6.5 in.

Which sequence correctly shows the steps scientists follow in their plan?

• Make observations, develop an idea, obtain evidence, suggest an explanation

• Obtain evidence, suggest an explanation, develop an idea, make observations

• Suggest an explanation, obtain evidence, make observations, develop an idea

• Develop an idea, suggest an explanation, obtain evidence, make observations

What was the first step Kyle took in this situation that a scientist also takes?

• Asking a question

• Collecting evidence

• Drawing a conclusion

• Developing an explanation

Why do scientists publish their work?

• To learn from each other

• To keep their work secret

• To compete with other scientists

• So the experiments are not repeated