Science EOG: Fifth Grade

What happens to the weight of a cup of water when you add shredded paper to it?

• A) The weight decreases

• B) The weight stays the same

• C) The weight increases

• D) The weight disappears

19. What is the unit for measuring force?

• A) Liter
  

• B) Newton
  

• C) Meter
  

• D) Gram

  
  

Grantsboro and Asheboro are two North Carolina cities shown on a map. Which city’s climate would be most influenced by the Gulf Stream?

• A) Asheboro, because it is closer to the coast
  

• B) Grantsboro, because it is closer to the coast
  

• C) Asheboro, because it is farther from the coast
  

• 3. D) Grantsboro, because it is farther from the coast

  
  

17. What happens to the particles inside a gas when heated?

• A) They slow down
  

• B) They stay the same
  

• C) They move faster and spread out
  

• D) They stop moving

  
  

How are coral reefs and kelp forests similar?

• A) Both are affected by seasonal changes in temperature.
  

• B) Both provide habitats for many marine animals.
  

• C) Both contain only fresh water.
  

• D) Both are found only in cold ocean regions.
  

Which process in the water cycle is directly responsible for water vapor rising from oceans and lakes?

• A) Condensation
  

• B) Precipitation
  

• C) Evaporation
  

• 5. D) Runoff

  
  

Which organism in a forest food chain is a decomposer?

• grass

• frog

• hawk

• fungi

Humans are made of many cells that are organized into specialized tissues and organs. This statement describes which concept?

• A) Cellular organization
  

• B) Single-celled life
  

• C) Cell division
  

• D) Tissue simplification
  

9. What fabric is best to keep Jackson cool on a hot day?

• A) Thick wool
  

• B) Light cotton
  

• C) Heavy polyester
  

• D) Plastic

  
  

The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that flows near North Carolina’s coast. How does this current affect coastal weather?

• A) It makes coastal winters milder than inland winters.
  

• B) It causes coastal areas to have more snowfall.
  

• C) It cools coastal areas in the summer.
  

• 3. D) It decreases humidity near the coast.