5th and 6th UIL science practice test

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Jonathan is studying the growth of plants. Which of the steps below did Jonathan do FIRST?

Record growth and number of leaves on each plant.

Put 3 plants in three planters that are exactly the same.

Water each plant the same amount every day.

Write his conclusion for this investigation

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Students make the model of a hill with bricks stacked under a baking pan, some sand, pebbles, and some clumps of grass. They plan to learn about erosion by adding water to the top of the pan. Which procedure would best help students learn about how erosion affects sizes of hills differently?

Use the same amount of water in each trial and change the type of sand in the pan

Use a different amount of water in each trial and keep the same type of sand in the pan.

Use the same amount of water in each trial and change the number of bricks under the pan

Use a different amount of water in each trial and keep the same number or bricks under the pan.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the statements is a hypothesis that could be tested in a classroom science experiment?

A person who is shivering should put on a hat

A ball will roll faster down a ramp that is steeper than another ramp

A toy spring is made of many thin loops of plastic

A small rock is yellow-brown with a rough surface.

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A class of third grade students was trying to identify some unknown minerals. They tested each mineral to determine its hardness on a scale from 1 to 10. The data they collected is shown below.

Mineral A= hardness 2 Mineral B= hardness 3
Mineral C= hardness 9 Mineral D =hardness 5
Mineral E= hardness 8 Mineral F= hardness 4
Mineral G= hardness 6 Mineral H = hardness 2

The class wants to separate the minerals into 3 groups based on their hardness. Which accurately shows the data the class collected?

Hardness 0-3 =A, B, H Hardness 4-6= D, F, G Hardness 7-10= C, E

Hardness 0-3= A,C,H Hardness 4-6= E,F,G Hardness 7-10= B,D

Hardness 0-3= A,B,C,F Hardness 4-6 D,H Hardness 7-10= E,G

Hardness 0-3= A,C,H Hardness 4-6 D,F,G Hardness 7-10= B,E

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A student on a nature walk discovers an organism which she is not familiar. She observes that the organism has a flat, shelf-like shape and is attached to a dead log from which it obtains its nourishment. Which Kingdom should she classify the organism?

CHARACTERISTICS KINGDOM

Eukaryote cells, multicellular Animalia

Heterotrophic

Eukaryotic cells, Multicellular, Plantae

autotrophic

Eukaryotic, unicellular, multicellular Fungi

absorb nutrients

Eukaryotic, mostly unicellular, Protista

simple organisms

Animalia

Plantae

Fungi

Protista

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Students are working on a scale model of the solar system. They are planning to use a table tennis (ping pong) ball to show the Earth. Which of the following would be the BEST choice to model Jupiter?

soft ball

golf ball

soccer ball

basketball

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which best represents an ecosystem?

Only plants

Only living things

All living and nonliving things together

Only non living things

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In a rock cycle diagram which processes would be between Metamorphic and Magma..... Magma and Igneous rock... Igneous rock and Sediments

Heating, melting, cooling

Melting, cooling,cementing

Melting, cooling, weathering

Heating, melting, weathering

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What would the volume be of an irregular solid in a graduated cylinder if the beginning volume is 10 and the final volume is 20?

5 ml

10 ml

15 ml

50 ml

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Paige needs to determine the mass of a rock. What piece of equipment should she choose?

Spring scale

Triple beam balance

Graduated cylinder and water

Measuring tape and a calculator

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following things is common to all living things?

They all are composed of cells

They all have cells that ae specialized for many different types of functions

They all have cells surrounded by cell walls

They all have the same kind of structures inside each of their cells

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which list includes only abiotic factors?

Tree, cloud that rains, Zebra,

Erupting volcano, raining cloud, the sun

Tree, Zebra

Tree, Volcano, raining cloud, the sun

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following MOST completely describes the components of a pond ecosystem?

The plants and animals that live in and around the pond

The soil and water that make up the pond

The organisms and non-living environment in and around the pond

The fish and other aquatic animals in the pond

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What would best complete the X?

Organism, population, X , Ecosystem

Habitat

Biome

Census

Community

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Mr. Robbins is taking his baby for a walk in a stroller. The amount of force that Mr. Robbins must use to make the stroller move MOST likely depends on the stroller's_______

Direction

Distance

Mass

Velocity

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Jean-Paul is racing in the tour de France bicycle race. He is moving along rapidly at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour. Suddenly, a strong wind begins to blow into his face. Jean-Paul cannot exert any more force on the pedals. What will happen to Jean-Paul's speed while the wind continues to blow against him?

His speed will double due to the second force being applied

HIs speed will decrease since the wind is blowing toward him

His speed will remain the same as he is applying the same force to the pedals

His speed will increase due to stronger wind currents

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A student made a table to show some of the properties of a substance.

color...…...Colorless

Odor...…… Odorless

Shape...…. Shape can change

Volume....,,Volume can change

Magnetism..... Not magnetic

Which property BEST identifies the substance as air rather than water?

Magnetism

Odor

Shape

Volume

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The data shows the results of an investigation. Which question could be answered from this data?

Wood chips...light bulb off

Saltwater...…. light bulb on

Aluminum foil... lightbulb on

Sand......…...…… lightbulb off

Cut Grass...…… Lightbulb off

Does a lightbulb charge a battery?

Will a glowing lightbulb get hot?

Is a battery required to have light?

Which materials conduct electricity?

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A car dealership advertises that a new model of car gets "up to 50 miles per gallon" Which of the following is the BEST conclusion about the car?

The car can travel long distances

The car must fill its gas tank every 50 miles

The car will save money on gas

The car will always get 50 miles per gallon

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which advertisement would most likely be found in a store located in a hot climate?

End-of-season sale on all sweaters and coats

Ski Equipment-half off, while supply lasts

Great Deals on air conditioners and ceiling fans

Lower Heating Bills with a wood-burning stove!

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

While riding in a car on a sunny day, a girl discovered she could move her watch around and make a spot of light appear on the roof of the car. Which of the following caused this to happen?

The watch changed the color of the light

The watch is a different color than the car

The watch reflects sunlight onto the roof

The watch absorbs light from the car roof

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A Rosebush that produces red flowers was fertilized by a rosebush that produces white flowers. The offspring rosebushes produce only red flowers. Which of the following BEST explains why they produce flowers?

Red flower color is an inherited trait

Rosebushes with white roses are extinct

Only rosebushes with red flowers reproduced

Rosebushes with white flowers only grow every other year

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Two students were out on a warm day having lunch. One student had an aluminum can of cold soda. The other student had a cold juice box. The box was made of wax-coated paper. After about 30 minutes of sitting in the sun, they noticed that the juice remained much colder than the soda. Which of the following BEST explains why this is true?

The wax-coated paper insulates the juice

The paper juice box was releasing heat.

The juice reflects the sun's light rays

The juice was absorbing heat from the sun,

24.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Characteristics of an Australian Mammal

1) 2 layers of waterproof fur

2) Flat furry tail that stores fat

3) Soft, flexible cartilage nose

4) Poisonous venom spurs on hind feet

5) egg-laying

6) Webbed feet

7) Nostrils near the tip of the nose

The animal described in this table is most likely to spend most of its life________

eating

defending itself

in water

Preparing for hibernation

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In some areas of Texas, suburbs are growing into areas that were once used for manufacturing. These manufacturers are now making changes to the amount of waste products that are sent into the air. It is important to protect air quality because______

Decreasing air pollution can cause more violent thunderstorms

Air pollution changes the wind currents in the area

The amount of energy produced by the Sun increases when there is more air pollution

People's health and ability to be active is impacted by air pollution

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of these is most likely to harm and ecosystem?

Adding an additional room above the garage on a one-story house

Cutting down trees to build a shopping mall

Planting wildflowers alongside a highway

Over watering a garden

27.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Perfect weather conditions have led to a large increase in the number of deer in an area. What impact will this population increase have on the ecosystem?

The number of coyotes will decrease because of increased competition for food.

The amount and variety of plants will decrease due to overgrazing.

The risk of wildfire will decrease due to a reduced plant life

The number of rabbits will increase because there will be an increase in available food.

28.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Catus plants do not regularly flower. However, in order to reproduce, they flower when they are able to gather enough water. Which of the following adaptations helps Cactus plants reproduce after a rain?

Limited flowering during dry weather

Sharp, need-like spikes covering their surfaces

Thick outer layer that tolerates high temperatures

Shallow, extensive root systems that spread far out

29.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A certain species of Baboon is able to get the water it needs from the foods that it eats. As a result, it can go for months without drinking any liquids. These baboons are best suited to survive in which Biome?

Temperate forest

grassland

tundra

desert

30.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Abundance of Elements in Living Organisms

Oxygen......65

Carbon...….18

Hydrogen...10

Nitrogen......3

Others...…...4

According to the data above most mass of living organisms is made up of which 2 elements?

Hydrogen and Oxygen

Oxygen and Nitrogen

Nitrogen and Others

Oxygen and Carbon

31.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In an area with many different kinds of shrubs, the ones with brightly colored berries tend to attract more birds. How is this an advantage to the reproduction of these kinds of shrubs?

The birds attract many predators that only eat berries

The birds will prevent other animals from eating the berries

Birds build nests in shrubs, protecting the berries

Birds will eat bright berries and spread their seeds

32.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A school is adding a solar panel that will cost $12,000.00. The school expects to save $250.00 a month in electricity. How many years of cost savings will it take to offset the cost of the panel?

12 years

48 years

5 years

4 years

33.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Chocolate is a solid at 22^oC. What would have to happen to a chocolate in order for it to become a liquid?

Raise the temperature of chocolate

Lower the temperature of chocolate

Mix chocolate with another substance

Let it remain at room temperature overnight

34.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A group of scientists was looking at a group of fossils found during a recent dig. What information could the scientists infer from the group of fossils?

General information about the amount of rain in the area when the organisms were alive.

Specific information about the amount of rain in the area when the organisms were alive

The temperature on the day the animals died

The exact number of organisms that were in the area

35.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A person can have one of four blood types: either A, B, AB, or O. The data below shows the percentages of people in each category

Blood type Percent

A 40

B 11

AB 4

O 45

At a blood drive, there are 200 donors. Based on the data how many of the donors will likely have type A blood?

40

60

80

100

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