5th Grade Science : 5th Grade Science

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for 5th Grade Science

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : Argue And Give Support That Gravitational Force Is Directed Downward

A student plants some seeds in see-through pots. Over time, the student notices that the plant’s stem always grows up toward the sun, and the roots always grow down. What is causing the roots to grow down?

Possible Answers:

Gravity

Light

Water

Air

Correct answer:

Gravity

Explanation:

Gravity on earth pulls objects downward toward the ground. Rain is a good example: the clouds don’t “throw” the rain to the ground, but instead, when there is so much water that it gets heavy for the cloud to hold, the water then falls to the ground because of gravity. In this example, the roots will grow downwards because of gravity. Geotropism is the influence of gravity on plant growth or movement. “Geo” means earth or ground, and “tropism” means a plant movement triggered by a stimulus. In this case, the stimulus is gravity. Roots explore the soil looking for water and nutrients to absorb.

Example Question #4 : Argue And Give Support That Gravitational Force Is Directed Downward

True or False: Gravity can act between objects that are not touching.

Possible Answers:

True

False

Correct answer:

True

Explanation:

The statement, "Gravity can act between objects that are not touching," is correct. Gravity exerts a pull on other objects, and this can take place between objects that are not touching. Gravity can act over long distances (like between objects in the solar system). On Earth, we feel gravity when we are going down a slide or rollercoaster, riding a bike downhill, or letting a toy cr go from the top of a ramp. There is an invisible dove that pulls everything downwards, gravity.

Example Question #1 : Model That Matter Is Too Small To See

Which of these is the best models that matter is made of tiny particles?

Possible Answers:

Edu matter large  2

Edu matter large

State  1

State  2

Correct answer:

State  2

Explanation:

Matter is anything that takes up space. Matter is in the form of solid, liquid, or gas. Solids, liquids, and gases are made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules. In a solid, the particles are very attracted to each other. They are close together and vibrate in position but don’t move past one another. In a liquid, the particles are attracted to each other but not as much as they are in a solid. The particles of a liquid are close together, always moving, and can slide past one another. In a gas, the particles have very little attraction to each other. They are very far apart compared to the particles in a solid or liquid, and are constantly moving. The particles don’t interact with one another but just hit and bounce off of each other when they collide.

Example Question #2 : Model That Matter Is Too Small To See

Which of these images best represents the type of matter that has particles that are vibrating in place but not moving past each other?

Possible Answers:


Edu matter large  2

none of these

Edu matter large  1

Edu matter large

Correct answer:

Edu matter large  1

Explanation:

Matter is anything that takes up space. Matter is in the form of solid, liquid, or gas. Solids, liquids, and gases are made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules. In a solid, the particles are very attracted to each other. They are close together and vibrate in position but don’t move past one another. In a liquid, the particles are attracted to each other but not as much as they are in a solid. The particles of a liquid are close together, always moving, and can slide past one another. In a gas, the particles have very little attraction to each other. They are very far apart compared to the particles in a solid or liquid, and are constantly moving. The particles don’t interact with one another but just hit and bounce off of each other when they collide.

Example Question #3 : Model That Matter Is Too Small To See

Patchy particles

This image shows the particles in a type of matter. Which type of matter is this image probably showing?

Possible Answers:

gas

solid

none of these

liquid

Correct answer:

liquid

Explanation:

The answer is a liquid. They are too close together to be a gas, but not in a specific formation like a solid.

Matter is anything that takes up space. Matter is in the form of solid, liquid, or gas. Solids, liquids, and gases are made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules. In a solid, the particles are very attracted to each other. They are close together and vibrate in position but don’t move past one another. In a liquid, the particles are attracted to each other but not as much as they are in a solid. The particles of a liquid are close together, always moving, and can slide past one another. In a gas, the particles have very little attraction to each other. They are very far apart compared to the particles in a solid or liquid, and are constantly moving. The particles don’t interact with one another but just hit and bounce off of each other when they collide.

Example Question #4 : Model That Matter Is Too Small To See

Which of these image best represents a solid or the particles in a solid?

Possible Answers:

State  2

none of these

Patchy particles

State  1

Correct answer:

none of these

Explanation:

The answer is none of these

Matter is anything that takes up space. Matter is in the form of solid, liquid, or gas. Solids, liquids, and gases are made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules. In a solid, the particles are very attracted to each other. They are close together and vibrate in position but don’t move past one another. In a liquid, the particles are attracted to each other but not as much as they are in a solid. The particles of a liquid are close together, always moving, and can slide past one another. In a gas, the particles have very little attraction to each other. They are very far apart compared to the particles in a solid or liquid, and are constantly moving. The particles don’t interact with one another but just hit and bounce off of each other when they collide.

Example Question #5 : Model That Matter Is Too Small To See

Which of these examples of matter are made of tiny particles we cannot see?

Possible Answers:

none of these

all of these

Edu matter large

Edu matter large  1

Edu matter large  2

Correct answer:

all of these

Explanation:

Matter is anything that takes up space. Matter is in the form of solid, liquid, or gas. Solids, liquids, and gases are made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules. In a solid, the particles are very attracted to each other. They are close together and vibrate in position but don’t move past one another. In a liquid, the particles are attracted to each other but not as much as they are in a solid. The particles of a liquid are close together, always moving, and can slide past one another. In a gas, the particles have very little attraction to each other. They are very far apart compared to the particles in a solid or liquid, and are constantly moving. The particles don’t interact with one another but just hit and bounce off of each other when they collide.

Example Question #1 : Model That Matter Is Too Small To See

What answer choice(s) is the benefit of using a scientific model?

Possible Answers:

None of the answer choices are correct.

Models can be used to generate new questions.

All of the answer choices are correct.

Models are tools that scientists can use to predict events.

Models can be used as a tool to support thinking.

Correct answer:

All of the answer choices are correct.

Explanation:

A scientific model can be used a show scientists' understanding of an object, event, or process. Models can be used to generate new questions, used as a tool to support thinking, and models are tools that scientists can use to predict events.

Example Question #2 : Model That Matter Is Too Small To See

Solids, liquids, and gases are made of tiny particles called ________ and ________.

Possible Answers:

protons; molecules

flexibility; neurons

electrons; vibrations

molecules; atoms

Correct answer:

molecules; atoms

Explanation:

Solids, liquids, and gases are made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules. Atoms and molecules are what make up all matter. They are the smallest particles of any element. They still have the same properties as the element they make up. An atom of aluminum still has the same melting point as an aluminum can. They are so tiny we cannot see their color, but if we zoomed in with a scanning tunneling microscope or electron microscope, we would see they would be the same color.

Example Question #3 : Model That Matter Is Too Small To See

True or False: In a liquid, the particles are attracted to each other but not as much as they are in a solid. The particles of a liquid are close together, always moving, and can slide past one another.

Possible Answers:

True

False

Correct answer:

True

Explanation:

Matter is anything that takes up space. Matter is in the form of solid, liquid, or gas. Solids, liquids, and gases are made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules. In a solid, the particles are very attracted to each other. They are close together and vibrate in position but don’t move past one another. In a liquid, the particles are attracted to each other but not as much as they are in a solid. The particles of a liquid are close together, always moving, and can slide past one another. In a gas, the particles have very little attraction to each other. They are very far apart compared to the particles in a solid or liquid, and are constantly moving. The particles don’t interact with one another but just hit and bounce off of each other when they collide.

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