NGSS California Science SBAC Practice Test for 5th Grade

Guess what! Almost all ecosystems on Earth get their life's energy from one primary source. Can you tell which one it is?

• Wind

• The Sun

• Geothermal heat

• Artificial light

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🌟 Hey Eco-Warrior! Can you spot the producer in this ecosystem lineup? 🌱

• Lion

• Grass

• Fungi

• Bear

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Guess what? In the grand adventure of the water cycle, which magical process transforms liquid water into a mystical vapor?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Collection

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Guess what? High pressure systems are like the cool kids of weather patterns! What vibe do they usually bring along?

• Stormy weather

• Clear skies

• Heavy rainfall

• Snow

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🌟 Hey there, super sleuth! Can you crack the case of which human body system is the superhero, zipping around to deliver oxygen and nutrients to all the cells in the land? 🌟

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Nervous system

Guess what? Plants have their own kitchen! What's the magical process they use to whip up food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

• Digestion

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Pop Quiz! Which one of these is NOT going to last forever?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric power

Guess what? Your body has a super cool system that's like a tree with branches, but instead of leaves, it has lungs! What's its main job?

• To turn your food into energy

• To pump your life juice, aka blood, all around

• To swap out the bad air with good air

• To make you dance and move

Imagine you're an explorer in the vast jungle of the ecosystem. Your mission is to identify the unsung heroes who are the cleanup crew of nature. Which of the following best describes the role of these mysterious decomposers?

• They harness the sun's power to whip up their own food through photosynthesis.

• They are the hungry ones, feasting on the living plants and animals.

• They are the nature's recyclers, breaking down the deceased and returning nutrients to the soil.

• They are the stealthy predators, always on the hunt for their next meal.

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Guess what? Your body has a super-strong framework that does something amazing! Can you tell what it is?

• To produce hormones

• To provide support and protection for the body

• To absorb nutrients

• To pump blood throughout the body