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This document contains a series of multiple choice science questions and their correct answers from 5th grade science tests. The questions cover topics like scientific processes, experiments, observations, graphs, charts and more. This appears to be a compilation of released test questions to help teach scientific investigation and reasoning skills to 5th graders.

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Who’s Smarter than a 5th Grade Scientist? Scientific InvestigationSOL Released Test Items onlyJody SommerfeldtSPS ITRT
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these belongs in square A of this flow chart?A BirdB ToadC SnakeD FishScience RI 2007 – Q3
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these belongs in square A of this flow chart?D FishScience RI 2007 – Q3
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThree measurements of the same leaf were taken during June. Based on the graph, how much did the leaf grow in length from June 1 to June 30?F 6 cmG 7 cmH 11 cmJ 13 cmScience RI 2007 – Q8
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThree measurements of the same leaf were taken during June. Based on the graph, how much did the leaf grow in length from June 1 to June 30?F 6 cmScience RI 2007 – Q8
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student thinks that orange juice will freeze faster than any other substance.She fills identical containers with the same amount of different liquids, then places each in the freezer. She checks them every five minutes and discovers that the orange juice is the last one to freeze and the water is the first to freeze. Which should the student do next?A Change her results to match her original hypothesis.B Repeat her investigation to see if her results are the same.C Conclude that investigations can only be performed on water.D Tell her friends that investigations at school work better than at home.Science RI 2007 – Q11
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student thinks that orange juice will freeze faster than any other substance.She fills identical containers with the same amount of different liquids, then places each in the freezer. She checks them every five minutes and discovers that the orange juice is the last one to freeze and the water is the first to freeze. Which should the student do next?B Repeat her investigation to see if her results are the same.Science RI 2007 – Q11
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicIn an experiment, Jackson tested to see how the size of rocks affects the amount of dirt that washes away when water flows downhill. Which variable was manipulated?F Amount of waterG Slope of the hillH Size of the rocksJ Type of dirtScience RI 2007 – Q16
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicIn an experiment, Jackson tested to see how the size of rocks affects the amount of dirt that washes away when water flows downhill. Which variable was manipulated?H Size of the rocksScience RI 2007 – Q16
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA group of students was preparing an activity to determine whether certain materials will float or sink when placed on water. Before the experiment started, one student said, “I think the sponge will float.” This statement was —F a conclusionG a factH an observationJ a predictionScience RI 2007 – Q18
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA group of students was preparing an activity to determine whether certain materials will float or sink when placed on water. Before the experiment started, one student said, “I think the sponge will float.” This statement was —J a predictionScience RI 2007 – Q18
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicSandy is conducting an investigation to find out which food his dog likes best. Which is the manipulated variable in his investigation?F The color of his dog’s food dishG The kind of food he gives his dogH The amount of food he gives his dogJ The time of day he feeds his dogScience RI 2007 – Q22
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicSandy is conducting an investigation to find out which food his dog likes best. Which is the manipulated variable in his investigation?G The kind of food he gives his dogScience RI 2007 – Q22
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicTo find out which soil absorbs (holds) moisture best, each container shown must —A be made of a different materialB have soil from the same placeC be tested by the same personD contain the same amount of soilScience RI 2007 – Q29
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicTo find out which soil absorbs (holds) moisture best, each container shown must —D contain the same amount of soilScience RI 2007 – Q29
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicJack grew some very small organisms in a jar of pond water. Each day, he counted the number of organisms he saw on a slide. Then he estimated how many organisms were in the jar. About how many organisms did he estimate were in the jar on day 15?F 1000G 1500H 2000J 2500Science RI 2007 – Q34
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicJack grew some very small organisms in a jar of pond water. Each day, he counted the number of organisms he saw on a slide. Then he estimated how many organisms were in the jar. About how many organisms did he estimate were in the jar on day 15?J 2500Science RI 2007 – Q34
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these is probably the slowest fish?Science RI 2007 – Q36
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these is probably the slowest fish?Science RI 2007 – Q36
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of the following is an observation about grasshoppers that a science class could have made on their nature walk?A The grasshoppers will live longest in a container filled with plants.B The grasshoppers are green with long back legs and antennae.C The grasshoppers will probably eat more grass than tree leaves.D The grasshoppers all hatched from eggs laid the year before.Science RI 2007 – Q39
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of the following is an observation about grasshoppers that a science class could have made on their nature walk?B The grasshoppers are green with long back legs and antennae.Science RI 2007 – Q39
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicAccording to the table, which animal is an arachnid?Science RI 2006 – Q3
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicAccording to the table, which animal is an arachnid?Science RI 2006 – Q3
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe lacewing is a common small insect. The graph shows the breeding period of one species of lacewing. During what season would most of these lacewings breed?A WinterB SummerC SpringD FallScience RI 2006 – Q11
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe lacewing is a common small insect. The graph shows the breeding period of one species of lacewing. During what season would most of these lacewings breed?C SpringScience RI 2006 – Q11
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicBased on the chart above, which of these animals would be considered a herbivore?F Grizzly bearG DeerH LionJ Human beingScience RI 2006 – Q14
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicBased on the chart above, which of these animals would be considered a herbivore?G DeerScience RI 2006 – Q14
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these is the most accurate reading of the mass of the rock on the balance scale pictured?A 33 gB 120.3 gC 123 gD 303 gScience RI 2006 – Q19
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these is the most accurate reading of the mass of the rock on the balance scale pictured?C 123 gScience RI 2006 – Q19
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe table above compares some facts about Venus with some facts about the planet Earth. How are the two planets most different?F DiameterG MassH DensityJ Surface temperatureScience RI 2006 – Q20
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe table above compares some facts about Venus with some facts about the planet Earth. How are the two planets most different?J Surface temperatureScience RI 2006 – Q20
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student set up an experiment to test how much bean plants will grow in soil with salt in it. The student grew 50 plants in one group and 50 plants in the other group. The only thing that can be different in the two groups is the amount of —F soil in each plant potG water given to each plantH salt in the soil in each plant potJ fertilizer given to each plantScience RI 2006 – Q22
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student set up an experiment to test how much bean plants will grow in soil with salt in it. The student grew 50 plants in one group and 50 plants in the other group. The only thing that can be different in the two groups is the amount of —H salt in the soil in each plant potScience RI 2006 – Q22
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe wingspan of this moth is about —F 7 mmG 8 mmH 7 cmJ 8 cm0 cm 2cm 4cm 6cm 8cmScience RI 2006 – Q24
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe wingspan of this moth is about —J 8 cm0 cm 2cm 4cm 6cm 8cmScience RI 2006 – Q24
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe picture shows some animals.Which graph most accurately showsthe number of animals in the picture?Science RI 2006 – Q29
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe picture shows some animals.Which graph most accurately showsthe number of animals in the picture?Science RI 2006 – Q29
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicBy August, a student noticed that the sunflowers outside his house were as tall as the back door of his house. About how tall were the sunflowers?A 0.2 metersB 2 metersC 20 metersD 200 metersScience RI 2006 – Q33
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicBy August, a student noticed that the sunflowers outside his house were as tall as the back door of his house. About how tall were the sunflowers?B 2 metersScience RI 2006 – Q33
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student used a thermometer to take his temperature at different times. He wrote down his measurements in a table. When did the student most likely record the temperature inaccurately?A After getting up in the morningB After reading a bookC After math classD After playing outsideScience RI 2006 – Q39
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student used a thermometer to take his temperature at different times. He wrote down his measurements in a table. When did the student most likely record the temperature inaccurately?C After math classScience RI 2006 – Q39

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Quizz scientific method

  • 1. Who’s Smarter than a 5th Grade Scientist? Scientific InvestigationSOL Released Test Items onlyJody SommerfeldtSPS ITRT
  • 2. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these belongs in square A of this flow chart?A BirdB ToadC SnakeD FishScience RI 2007 – Q3
  • 3. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these belongs in square A of this flow chart?D FishScience RI 2007 – Q3
  • 4. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThree measurements of the same leaf were taken during June. Based on the graph, how much did the leaf grow in length from June 1 to June 30?F 6 cmG 7 cmH 11 cmJ 13 cmScience RI 2007 – Q8
  • 5. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThree measurements of the same leaf were taken during June. Based on the graph, how much did the leaf grow in length from June 1 to June 30?F 6 cmScience RI 2007 – Q8
  • 6. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student thinks that orange juice will freeze faster than any other substance.She fills identical containers with the same amount of different liquids, then places each in the freezer. She checks them every five minutes and discovers that the orange juice is the last one to freeze and the water is the first to freeze. Which should the student do next?A Change her results to match her original hypothesis.B Repeat her investigation to see if her results are the same.C Conclude that investigations can only be performed on water.D Tell her friends that investigations at school work better than at home.Science RI 2007 – Q11
  • 7. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student thinks that orange juice will freeze faster than any other substance.She fills identical containers with the same amount of different liquids, then places each in the freezer. She checks them every five minutes and discovers that the orange juice is the last one to freeze and the water is the first to freeze. Which should the student do next?B Repeat her investigation to see if her results are the same.Science RI 2007 – Q11
  • 8. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicIn an experiment, Jackson tested to see how the size of rocks affects the amount of dirt that washes away when water flows downhill. Which variable was manipulated?F Amount of waterG Slope of the hillH Size of the rocksJ Type of dirtScience RI 2007 – Q16
  • 9. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicIn an experiment, Jackson tested to see how the size of rocks affects the amount of dirt that washes away when water flows downhill. Which variable was manipulated?H Size of the rocksScience RI 2007 – Q16
  • 10. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA group of students was preparing an activity to determine whether certain materials will float or sink when placed on water. Before the experiment started, one student said, “I think the sponge will float.” This statement was —F a conclusionG a factH an observationJ a predictionScience RI 2007 – Q18
  • 11. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA group of students was preparing an activity to determine whether certain materials will float or sink when placed on water. Before the experiment started, one student said, “I think the sponge will float.” This statement was —J a predictionScience RI 2007 – Q18
  • 12. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicSandy is conducting an investigation to find out which food his dog likes best. Which is the manipulated variable in his investigation?F The color of his dog’s food dishG The kind of food he gives his dogH The amount of food he gives his dogJ The time of day he feeds his dogScience RI 2007 – Q22
  • 13. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicSandy is conducting an investigation to find out which food his dog likes best. Which is the manipulated variable in his investigation?G The kind of food he gives his dogScience RI 2007 – Q22
  • 14. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicTo find out which soil absorbs (holds) moisture best, each container shown must —A be made of a different materialB have soil from the same placeC be tested by the same personD contain the same amount of soilScience RI 2007 – Q29
  • 15. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicTo find out which soil absorbs (holds) moisture best, each container shown must —D contain the same amount of soilScience RI 2007 – Q29
  • 16. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicJack grew some very small organisms in a jar of pond water. Each day, he counted the number of organisms he saw on a slide. Then he estimated how many organisms were in the jar. About how many organisms did he estimate were in the jar on day 15?F 1000G 1500H 2000J 2500Science RI 2007 – Q34
  • 17. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicJack grew some very small organisms in a jar of pond water. Each day, he counted the number of organisms he saw on a slide. Then he estimated how many organisms were in the jar. About how many organisms did he estimate were in the jar on day 15?J 2500Science RI 2007 – Q34
  • 18. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these is probably the slowest fish?Science RI 2007 – Q36
  • 19. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these is probably the slowest fish?Science RI 2007 – Q36
  • 20. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of the following is an observation about grasshoppers that a science class could have made on their nature walk?A The grasshoppers will live longest in a container filled with plants.B The grasshoppers are green with long back legs and antennae.C The grasshoppers will probably eat more grass than tree leaves.D The grasshoppers all hatched from eggs laid the year before.Science RI 2007 – Q39
  • 21. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of the following is an observation about grasshoppers that a science class could have made on their nature walk?B The grasshoppers are green with long back legs and antennae.Science RI 2007 – Q39
  • 22. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicAccording to the table, which animal is an arachnid?Science RI 2006 – Q3
  • 23. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicAccording to the table, which animal is an arachnid?Science RI 2006 – Q3
  • 24. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe lacewing is a common small insect. The graph shows the breeding period of one species of lacewing. During what season would most of these lacewings breed?A WinterB SummerC SpringD FallScience RI 2006 – Q11
  • 25. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe lacewing is a common small insect. The graph shows the breeding period of one species of lacewing. During what season would most of these lacewings breed?C SpringScience RI 2006 – Q11
  • 26. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicBased on the chart above, which of these animals would be considered a herbivore?F Grizzly bearG DeerH LionJ Human beingScience RI 2006 – Q14
  • 27. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicBased on the chart above, which of these animals would be considered a herbivore?G DeerScience RI 2006 – Q14
  • 28. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these is the most accurate reading of the mass of the rock on the balance scale pictured?A 33 gB 120.3 gC 123 gD 303 gScience RI 2006 – Q19
  • 29. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicWhich of these is the most accurate reading of the mass of the rock on the balance scale pictured?C 123 gScience RI 2006 – Q19
  • 30. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe table above compares some facts about Venus with some facts about the planet Earth. How are the two planets most different?F DiameterG MassH DensityJ Surface temperatureScience RI 2006 – Q20
  • 31. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe table above compares some facts about Venus with some facts about the planet Earth. How are the two planets most different?J Surface temperatureScience RI 2006 – Q20
  • 32. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student set up an experiment to test how much bean plants will grow in soil with salt in it. The student grew 50 plants in one group and 50 plants in the other group. The only thing that can be different in the two groups is the amount of —F soil in each plant potG water given to each plantH salt in the soil in each plant potJ fertilizer given to each plantScience RI 2006 – Q22
  • 33. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student set up an experiment to test how much bean plants will grow in soil with salt in it. The student grew 50 plants in one group and 50 plants in the other group. The only thing that can be different in the two groups is the amount of —H salt in the soil in each plant potScience RI 2006 – Q22
  • 34. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe wingspan of this moth is about —F 7 mmG 8 mmH 7 cmJ 8 cm0 cm 2cm 4cm 6cm 8cmScience RI 2006 – Q24
  • 35. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe wingspan of this moth is about —J 8 cm0 cm 2cm 4cm 6cm 8cmScience RI 2006 – Q24
  • 36. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe picture shows some animals.Which graph most accurately showsthe number of animals in the picture?Science RI 2006 – Q29
  • 37. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicThe picture shows some animals.Which graph most accurately showsthe number of animals in the picture?Science RI 2006 – Q29
  • 38. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicBy August, a student noticed that the sunflowers outside his house were as tall as the back door of his house. About how tall were the sunflowers?A 0.2 metersB 2 metersC 20 metersD 200 metersScience RI 2006 – Q33
  • 39. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicBy August, a student noticed that the sunflowers outside his house were as tall as the back door of his house. About how tall were the sunflowers?B 2 metersScience RI 2006 – Q33
  • 40. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student used a thermometer to take his temperature at different times. He wrote down his measurements in a table. When did the student most likely record the temperature inaccurately?A After getting up in the morningB After reading a bookC After math classD After playing outsideScience RI 2006 – Q39
  • 41. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and LogicA student used a thermometer to take his temperature at different times. He wrote down his measurements in a table. When did the student most likely record the temperature inaccurately?C After math classScience RI 2006 – Q39