5th Grade Science : 5th Grade Science

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : Describe Ways The Four Spheres Of Earth Interact

A change in one sphere can lead to a change in another. In the example below, what spheres are being affected?

Humans (________) harness energy from the water (________) by having it spin turbines (________) to produce electricity.

Possible Answers:

atmosphere; hydrosphere; lithosphere

lithosphere; biosphere; hydrosphere

hydrosphere; lithosphere; atmosphere

biosphere; hydrosphere; lithosphere

Correct answer:

biosphere; hydrosphere; lithosphere

Explanation:

Four spheres are all independent parts of a system. The spheres interact with each other, and a change in one area can cause a change in another. Humans (biosphere) harness energy from the water (hydrosphere) by having it spin turbines (lithosphere) to produce electricity. The lithosphere contains all of the solid land of the planet's crust, the semi-solid land underneath the crust, and even the molten part of Earth's core. The biosphere
 contains all the planet's living things. This sphere includes all of the microorganisms, plants, and animals of Earth. The hydrosphere contains all the water of the planet, which exists in solid, liquid, and gas forms.

Example Question #4 : Describe Ways The Four Spheres Of Earth Interact

A change in one sphere can lead to a change in another. In the example below, what spheres are being affected?

Water seeps into the cliff walls behind the dam, becoming groundwater (________), or evaporating into the air (________).

Possible Answers:

hydrosphere; lithosphere

biosphere; hydrosphere

lithosphere; atmosphere

atmosphere; biosphere

Correct answer:

lithosphere; atmosphere

Explanation:

Four spheres are all independent parts of a system. The spheres interact with each other, and a change in one area can cause a change in another. Water seeps into the cliff walls behind the dam, becoming groundwater (lithosphere), or evaporating into the air (atmosphere). The lithosphere contains all of the solid land of the planet's crust, the semi-solid land underneath the crust, and even the molten part of Earth's core. The atmosphere contains all the air in the Earth's system. The upper portion of the atmosphere protects the organisms of the biosphere from the sun's ultraviolet radiation. It also absorbs and emits heat. This sphere is also where weather occurs.

Example Question #1 : Creating Something New Via Mixture

Which of the following are substances?

Possible Answers:

chemicals

none of these

all of these

water

wood

Correct answer:

all of these

Explanation:

The answer is "all of these."

A substance is anything that takes up space and has mass. Substances can exist in solid, liquid, and gas form. When you mix two substances and you might or might not create something new, and it all depends on what two substances you are mixing. Ripping, tearing, smashing, stirring, squishing, and changing the shape of a substance by mixing it with another is called a physical change. Chemical changes occur when a new, third substance is created by combining two substances. Signs of a chemical change include, release of heat, bubbles, a color change, and smells!

Example Question #2 : Creating Something New Via Mixture

What happens when you mix two substances?

Possible Answers:

a chemical reaction takes place

you create something new

you might or might not create something new

you don't create something new

Correct answer:

you might or might not create something new

Explanation:

A substance is anything that takes up space and has mass. Substances can exist in solid, liquid, and gas form. When you mix two substances and you might or might not create something new, and it all depends on what two substances you are mixing. Ripping, tearing, smashing, stirring, squishing, and changing the shape of a substance by mixing it with another is called a physical change. Chemical changes occur when a new, third substance is created by combining two substances. Signs of a chemical change include, release of heat, bubbles, a color change, and smells!

Example Question #3 : Physical Science

Sarah has a big box where she keeps her toys. She has all kinds of toys: wooden horses, plastic legos, dolls, stuffed animals, and even metal race cars! When Sarah plays, she puts everything out on the carpet, and when she cleans up she puts them all back in her big box. When Sarah was cleaning up yesterday, she saw that one of her race cars was orange and rusty! Her grandma said it's because it got wet. Which of the answer choices is NOT true about Sarah and her big box of toys?

Possible Answers:

When Sarah puts all her toys in the box, it makes a new substance.

Sarah's race car had a new substance on it (rust) after it got wet. 

Sarah's toys are made of many different substances.

Sarah can easily separate her toys when they are mixed up in the box.

Correct answer:

When Sarah puts all her toys in the box, it makes a new substance.

Explanation:

The answer is "When Sarah puts all her toys in the box, it makes a new substance."

A substance is anything that takes up space and has mass. Substances can exist in solid, liquid, and gas form. When you mix two substances and you might or might not create something new, and it all depends on what two substances you are mixing. Ripping, tearing, smashing, stirring, squishing, and changing the shape of a substance by mixing it with another is called a physical change. Chemical changes occur when a new, third substance is created by combining two substances. Signs of a chemical change include, release of heat, bubbles, a color change, and smells!

Example Question #3 : Creating Something New Via Mixture

Which of the pictures represents how substances can be combined to create an entirely new substance?

Possible Answers:

all of these

Activity 1  particle size  image 2

Chocolate chip cookies 1

none of these

9b9ab440 de54 e2de 4e4174949244830b

Correct answer:

Chocolate chip cookies 1

Explanation:

A substance is anything that takes up space and has mass. Substances can exist in solid, liquid, and gas form. When you mix two substances and you might or might not create something new, and it all depends on what two substances you are mixing. Ripping, tearing, smashing, stirring, squishing, and changing the shape of a substance by mixing it with another is called a physical change. Chemical changes occur when a new, third substance is created by combining two substances. Signs of a chemical change include, release of heat, bubbles, a color change, and smells!

Example Question #1 : Creating Something New Via Mixture

Sydnie is making a sand castle on the beach. She mixes water with her sand to make sure it's wet enough to mold into the shapes she wants. Is Sydnie making a new substance when she mixes sand and water? How do you know?

Possible Answers:

Yes, Sydnie is making a new substance because the sand and water are mixed together.

No, Sydnie is not making a new substance because the sand changes colors.

Yes, Sydnie is making a new substance because there is no way to un-mix the sand and water.

No, Sydnie is not making a new substance because only the shape of the sand and water changes.

Correct answer:

No, Sydnie is not making a new substance because only the shape of the sand and water changes.

Explanation:

The answer is "No, Sydnie is not making a new substance because only the shape of the sand and water changes."

A substance is anything that takes up space and has mass. Substances can exist in solid, liquid, and gas form. When you mix two substances and you might or might not create something new, and it all depends on what two substances you are mixing. Ripping, tearing, smashing, stirring, squishing, and changing the shape of a substance by mixing it with another is called a physical change. Chemical changes occur when a new, third substance is created by combining two substances. Signs of a chemical change include, release of heat, bubbles, a color change, and smells!

Example Question #1 : Investigate Whether Mixing Substances Creates Something New

What is a mixture?

Possible Answers:

The one thing that will be changed to be tested in the experiment

A combination of two or more substances

A controlled condition where variables are explored to determine an outcome

A measure of the total area that the surface of an object occupies

Correct answer:

A combination of two or more substances

Explanation:

A mixture is when two or more substances are combined to create something new. The substances can remain separate like a salad or trail mix, but still, something new is formed. Another type of mixture is a solution when one substance dissolves into another like salt being stirred into water.

Example Question #2 : Investigate Whether Mixing Substances Creates Something New

True or False: A mixture involving liquid cannot be separated.

Possible Answers:

True

False

Correct answer:

False

Explanation:

Many people have the misconception that once a substance has been mixed into a liquid that it cannot be separated. When something like salt is stirred into water, it seems to disappear, so the thought of separating it can be hard to imagine. There is no way to sift the salt out or remove the salt pieces with forceps. If the water is set in the sunlight, it will begin to evaporate and leave behind the salt that was mixed in.

Example Question #3 : Investigate Whether Mixing Substances Creates Something New

Which answer choice(s) is an example of a mixture?

Possible Answers:

A closet of clothes

All of the answer choices are correct

Smoke

Trail mix

None of the answer choices are correct

Correct answer:

All of the answer choices are correct

Explanation:

All of the answer choices are examples of mixtures. Smoke is a mixture of ash and air, trail mix is a mixture of all of the different ingredients (raisins, peanuts, chocolate chips, etc.), and a closet of clothes is a mixture of varying clothing types (pants, dresses, skirts, shirts, hats, etc.). All of these answer choices have at least two substances that are mixed to form something new.

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