All 5th Grade Science Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Use Science Ideas To Protect Earth's Environment
Brian's auto shop has several spare tires that need to be disposed of before the next shipment of tires arrives. Which of the following is the most environmentally friendly option for disposal of the tires?
Burn the tires in a burn pile behind the shop.
Throw the tires in the field beside the shop.
Send the leftover tires to a nearby dump.
Give them to a local school for an obstacle course.
Give them to a local school for an obstacle course.
Repurposing the tires is an environmentally friendly option. By reusing the tires, less trash is littering the neighborhood and local landfills. Burning the tires would create air pollution, so it is not environmentally friendly.
Example Question #2 : Use Science Ideas To Protect Earth's Environment
Billions of bees are dying off, and their hives are collapsing. The main reason for the decrease in bumblebees is the use of insecticides and pesticides. Which of the following examples is a way that a community could help stop the killing of bees?
Staying away from beehives
Farmers using safer pesticides and insecticides on their crops
Breeding more of the animals that prey on bees
Buying more honey from the store
Farmers using safer pesticides and insecticides on their crops
The community can help stop the killing of bees is by using safer pesticides and insecticides. Using fewer or safer pesticides can save bees and allow the food chain to stay intact.
Example Question #91 : 5th Grade Science
Where is the majority of water on Earth found?
Lakes
Oceans
Plants
Rivers
Oceans
According to the United States Geological Survey, "About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered, and the oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth's water. Water also exists in the air as water vapor, in rivers and lakes, in icecaps and glaciers, in the ground as soil moisture and in aquifers, and even in you and your dog. The vast majority of water on the Earth's surface, over 96 percent, is saline water in the oceans. The freshwater resources, such as water falling from the skies and moving into streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater, provide people with the water they need every day to live. Even though you may only notice water on the Earth's surface, there is much more freshwater stored in the ground than there is in liquid form on the surface. Some of the water you see flowing in rivers comes from the seepage of groundwater into river beds. Water from precipitation continually seeps into the ground to recharge aquifers, while at the same time, water in the ground continually recharges rivers through seepage. Water is never sitting still. Thanks to the water cycle, our planet's water supply is constantly moving from one place to another and from one form to another." Overall there are said to be 326 million trillion gallons of water on Earth, and only 3% is fresh water.
Based on this information and the photo, it can be determined that the surface of the Earth is mostly covered by saltwater from the oceans. So that is where most of the water on Earth is found.
Example Question #92 : 5th Grade Science
Rivers are one teaspoon of salt to every six ounces of water
Oceans only contain three to four percent of the Earth's water
Oceans become saltier over time because of condensation
97% of the water on Earth is comprised of saltwater
97% of the water on Earth is comprised of saltwater
These statements all take pieces or parts out of the passage to appear as accurate text evidence, but only one answer choice is correct in all ways. 97% of the water on Earth is comprised of saltwater is a true statement. The surface of the Earth is mostly covered by saltwater from the oceans. Only 3% of Earth's water is freshwater and can be found in rivers, lakes, aquifers, ponds, etc..
Example Question #21 : Earth And Space Science
Glaciers
Groundwater
Lakes and rivers
None of the answers are correct.
Glaciers
Glaciers are large chunks of ice found in very cold places like the North and South Poles. In Antarctica, the ice can be up to three miles thick. Only 3% of the water on Earth is fresh water and is split between many different places (ponds, rivers, lakes, swamps, etc.).
Example Question #93 : 5th Grade Science
A majority of the water on Earth is ________ and ___________.
salty and liquid
salty and solid
fresh and solid
fresh and liquid
salty and liquid
According to the United States Geological Survey, “About 71 percent of the Earth’s surface is water-covered, and the oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth’s water. Water also exists in the air as water vapor, in rivers and lakes, in icecaps and glaciers, in the ground as soil moisture and in aquifers, and even in you and your dog. The vast majority of water on the Earth’s surface, over 96 percent, is saline water in the oceans. The freshwater resources, such as water falling from the skies and moving into streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater, provide people with the water they need every day to live. Even though you may only notice water on the Earth’s surface, there is much more freshwater stored in the ground than there is in liquid form on the surface. Some of the water you see flowing in rivers comes from the seepage of groundwater into river beds. Water from precipitation continually seeps into the ground to recharge aquifers, while at the same time, water in the ground continually recharges rivers through seepage. Water is never sitting still. Thanks to the water cycle, our planet’s water supply is constantly moving from one place to another and from one form to another.” Overall there are said to be 326 million trillion gallons of water on Earth, and only 3% is freshwater.
Example Question #5 : Earth's Distribution Of Water
Water covers approximately 71% of the Earth's surface in oceans, lakes, and rivers. Water moves into the oceans from rivers and streams. What is the term for the process of water moving out of the ocean?
Condensation
Transpiration
Evaporation
Precipitation
Runoff
Evaporation
The stage in the water cycle where water is heated by the Sun and turns to vapor is evaporation. The water absorbs heat from the Sun's rays and slowly releases it into the atmosphere. Water changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state (vapor) and returns to the atmosphere. The oceans of Earth are the largest collection of water so therefore the most evaporation and precipitation take place over the ocean. Water moves out of the oceans during the process of evaporation.
Example Question #6 : Earth's Distribution Of Water
Which stages of the water cycle add water directly to the oceans?
Runoff and precipitation
Condensation and runoff
Evaporation and condensation
Precipitation and evaporation
Runoff and precipitation
The stage in the water cycle that returns water to Earth is precipitation. Depending on the weather conditions, the temperature on the Earth’s surface and in the atmosphere, and the topography of the land will determine the amount and type of precipitation. Precipitation forms when the droplets in the clouds are too heavy and fall back to Earth. Rain will fall when both the atmosphere and surface temperatures are above freezing. Hail will form when there is a thunderstorm, the temperature in the atmosphere is below freezing, and the surface temperature is above freezing. Snow forms when the temperature is below freezing in the atmosphere and on the surface of Earth. Finally, sleet is formed when the temperature in the atmosphere is above freezing, and the surface temperature is below freezing. These types of precipitation can fall over an ocean and return the water that was previously evaporated.
Runoff is another stage in the water cycle where water is directly added to the oceans. Runoff occurs when water flows downwards due to gravity from the top of landforms such as mountains. It can be in the form of a stream or river, for example. The water returns to the ocean when the mouth of the creek or river intersects with the sea. Runoff also adds to our groundwater supplies as it soaks into the ground and aquifers.
Example Question #94 : 5th Grade Science
According to the United States Geological Survey, “About 71 percent of the Earth’s surface is water-covered, and the oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth’s water. Water also exists in the air as water vapor, in rivers and lakes, in icecaps and glaciers, in the ground as soil moisture and in aquifers, and even in you and your dog. The vast majority of water on the Earth’s surface, over 96 percent, is saline water in the oceans. The freshwater resources, such as water falling from the skies and moving into streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater, provide people with the water they need every day to live. Even though you may only notice water on the Earth’s surface, there is much more freshwater stored in the ground than there is in liquid form on the surface. Some of the water you see flowing in rivers comes from the seepage of groundwater into river beds. Water from precipitation continually seeps into the ground to recharge aquifers, while at the same time, water in the ground continually recharges rivers through seepage. Water is never sitting still. Thanks to the water cycle, our planet’s water supply is constantly moving from one place to another and from one form to another.” Overall there are said to be 326 million trillion gallons of water on Earth, and only 3% is fresh water.
Which answer choice best describes the amounts of water on Earth?
A majority of the water on Earth is freshwater found in oceans and seas. A minority amount of water on Earth is saltwater and found in ponds, streams, aquifers, and lakes.
A majority of the water on Earth is salt water found in oceans and seas. A minority amount of water on Earth is freshwater and found in ponds, streams, aquifers, and lakes.
A majority of the water on Earth is salt water found in ponds, streams, aquifers, and lakes.oceans and seas. A minority amount of water on Earth is freshwater and found in oceans and seas.
A minority amount of the water on Earth is salt water found in oceans and seas. A majority amount of water on Earth is freshwater and found in ponds, streams, aquifers, and lakes.
A majority of the water on Earth is salt water found in oceans and seas. A minority amount of water on Earth is freshwater and found in ponds, streams, aquifers, and lakes.
There are said to be 326 million trillion gallons of water on Earth, and a majority of that water (about 97%) is saltwater. This water can be found in seas and oceans. Freshwater only makes up about 3% of the water on Earth and can be found in the air as water vapor, in rivers and lakes, in icecaps and glaciers, in the ground as soil moisture and in aquifers.
Example Question #31 : Earth And Space Science
True or False: Oceans of freshwater cover much of Earth’s surface. Freshwater is water that contains little or no salt. Most of Earth’s saltwater is frozen in ice caps and glaciers.
False
True
False
The statement "Oceans of freshwater cover much of Earth's surface. Freshwater is water that contains little or no salt. Most of Earth's saltwater is frozen in ice caps and glaciers." is false. To make this statement true, it should be edited to say, "Oceans of saltwater cover much of Earth's surface. Freshwater is water that contains little or no salt. Most of Earth's freshwater is frozen in ice caps and glaciers." There are 326 million trillion gallons of water on Earth, and a majority of that water (about 97%) is saltwater. This water can be found in seas and oceans. Freshwater only makes up about 3% of the water on Earth and can be found in the air as water vapor, in rivers and lakes, in icecaps and glaciers, in the ground as soil moisture, and in aquifers.