5th Grade Science Review

What happens when Matthew throws the bowling ball down the lane?

• Gravity pulls the ball toward the pins.

• Energy from Matthew's arm is transferred to the pins.

• Energy is transferred from Matthew's arm to the ball.

• Friction from the floor speeds the ball up.

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How does Mary Ann know the slug is in motion?

• She can tell the slug is moving because time has passed.

• She can tell the slug is moving by comparing the change in distance between the rock and the slug.

• She can tell the slug is moving by never taking her eyes off of the slug.

• She can tell the slug is moving because she set her watch.

Why can't you see the gases in the air?

• Sometimes, you can see them; it depends on the temperature of the air.

• Atoms are so small you cannot see them without special magnification.

• Atoms of gas are colorless and odorless, so you cannot tell they are there.

• The oxygen and nitrogen in the air are gases and you cannot see gases, only solids and liquids.

Which of these is an example of an insulator?

• Paper clip

• Crayon

• Metal staple

• Nail

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How can you make an electromagnet stronger?

• Spread the coils of wire apart on the nail.

• Use fewer coils of wire around the nail.

• Use a smaller battery and nail.

• Use two batteries instead of one.

What type of energy is used to cook food on the stove?

• Thermal energy

• Radiant energy

• Chemical energy

• Mechanical energy

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What should Rebecca do to improve her bean bag toss?

• She should step closer to the wooden board.

• She should take out beans from her next bean bag.

• She should throw with more force.

• She should throw with less force.

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What does the boiling of salt water reveal about dissolved salt?

• Matter is always made up of two parts, and one cannot be seen.

• Matter can only be seen if its temperature is increased.

• Matter can only be made up of gases or liquids.

• Matter is made of particles that are too small to see.

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What is an example of a conductor?

• Crayon

• Paper

• Plastic straw

• Metal staple

Where is the magnetic force of a bar magnet the strongest?

• At the North Pole

• In the center of the bar magnet

• At both Poles

• At the South Pole

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