Fifth Grade Review

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

• fair

• rainy

• thunderstorms

• foggy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During recess, Max observed mostly cirrus clouds in the sky. Which describes the weather conditions he can most likely expect to see for the next two hours?

• fair

• rainy

• snowy

• windy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Hurricanes that hit the east coast of the United States often start as low-pressure systems off the west coast of Africa. Which global winds move these hurricanes toward the United States?

• polar easterlies

• prevailing westerlies

• northeast tradewinds

• southeast tradewinds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which best describes heat transfer due to convection?

• It occurs with direct contact.

• It occurs with direct contact.

• It occurs with movement of a fluid.

• It occurs only when something is burning.

Which of the following is an example of a physical change in matter?

• Burning wood

• Rusting iron

• Melting ice

• Cooking an egg

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a solid?

• Has a definite shape

• Has a definite volume

• Can flow from one place to another

• Particles are closely packed together

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

• Dissolving salt in water

• Freezing water into ice

• Burning paper

• Cutting paper into pieces

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

How does the sun warm a person’s face?

• Trough radiation

• Through convection

• Through conduction

• Through perspiration

Which best describes an example of heat transfer through radiation?

• burning your finger on a curling iron

• ironing a dress shirt and tie

• cooking soup on the stove

• Roasting a marshmallow over a campfire

Which best describes an example of heat transfer through convection?

• Burning your finger on a curling iron

• Warming soup

• Tanning your skin

• Warming yourself by a fire