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5th Grade Science Symposium
When finding a place to rest, which animal changes its environment
the most?
A. Worm
B. Snake
C. Robin
D. Chimpanzee
Day
High
Temperature (ºC)
Low
Temperature (ºC)
Sky
Conditions
Wednesday
25ºC
20ºC
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
24ºC
19ºC
Thunderstorms
Friday
23ºC
15ºC
Rainy
Saturday
22ºC
11ºC
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
22ºC
9ºC
Sunny
Monday
20ºC
8ºC
Thunderstorms
Tuesday
21ºC
7ºC
Sunny
•What story is this table telling?
•What title would you give this table?
•What do the labels mean?
•What patterns do you notice?
•**When looking at charts or graphs, look for each of these parts and
check off that you understand what each part means on the test!!!!
Day
High
Temperature
(ºC)
Low
Temperature
(ºC)
Sky
Conditions
Wednesday
25ºC
20ºC
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
24ºC
19ºC
Thunderstorms
Friday
23ºC
15ºC
Rainy
Saturday
22ºC
11ºC
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
22ºC
9ºC
Sunny
Monday
20ºC
8ºC
Thunderstorms
Tuesday
21ºC
7ºC
Sunny
Weather data for one week in Houston is shown on the table above. Between 0ºC
and 20ºC is usually considered cool weather. Over 30ºC is considered hot weather.
What day would be best for going on a nature hike in the park?
A
B
C
D
Thursday
Friday
Sunday
Monday
mica
11%
hornblende
13%
quartz
42%
feldspar
34%
mica
11%
hornblende
13%
feldspar
34%
quartz
42%
The graph above shows the percentages of four minerals found in the
rock. Which of the following is true according to the data represented
in the graph?
A
B
C
D
This rock is made mostly of feldspar.
The rock has a higher percentage of hornblende than quartz.
The percentage of mica in this rock is more than half.
There is a lower percentage of mica than the other minerals.
3.
How can the data in the graph above be analyzed and interpreted?
A
B
C
D
The average yearly temperature in Waco is about 20.5ºC.
The temperature in Waco is becoming colder every year.
The temperature in Waco is becoming warmer every year.
The average temperature in Waco varies from year to year.
Bean Plant Height
16
14
12
Height (in cm)
10
8
6
4
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
Week
7
8
Bean Plant Height
16
14
Height (in cm)
12
10
8
6
4
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Week
The bean’s height changed. If the growing trend continues, which of the following is
the best prediction for the bean plant’s
height for Week 10?
A
B
C
D
10 cm
12 cm
14 cm
16 cm
Houston Average Monthly Temperatures
2003 and 2004
70
2003
Temperature (°F)
60
50
2004
40
Jan
Feb
Mar
Month
Apr
Houston Average Monthly Temperatures
2003 and 2004
70
2003
Temperature (°F)
60
50
2004
40
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Month
During which month were the average temperatures the farthest apart?
A
B
C
D
January
February
March
April
An uncovered bowl of water was placed in the refrigerator. Each day the amount of water
left in the bowl was recorded. Which graph probably shows the results?
What do the graphs suggest about the average yearly rainfall and the average yearly
temperature in Waco, Texas?
A
B
C
D
Years with lower average rainfall are warmer.
Years with lower average temperature have more rainfall.
The average temperature is not related to the average rainfall.
The average rainfall and the average temperature do not depend on the number of cloudy
days
Several types of wax were heated in a metal pan on top of a stove.
Type of Wax
Melting Point in ºC
State of Wax
Bamboo Leaf Wax
79-80
No melting occurred.
Cape Berry Wax
41-45
Completely melted
Japan Wax
48-53
No melting occurred.
Paraffin Wax
49-63
No melting occurred.
Peat Wax
73-76
No melting occurred.
Wool Wax
36-43
Completely melted
Yellow Beeswax
62-65
No melting occurred
Several types of wax were heated in a metal pan on top of a stove.
Type of Wax
Melting Point in ºC
State of Wax
Bamboo Leaf Wax
79-80
No melting occurred.
Cape Berry Wax
41-45
Completely melted
Japan Wax
48-53
No melting occurred.
Paraffin Wax
49-63
No melting occurred.
Peat Wax
73-76
No melting occurred.
Wool Wax
36-43
Completely melted
Yellow Beeswax
62-65
No melting occurred
Several types of wax were heated in a metal pan on top of a stove. After analyzing the data
in the table above, it can be concluded that the stove top temperature was—
A
B
C
D
at
at
at
at
least
least
least
least
43ºC, but cooler than 45ºC
48ºC, but cooler than 53ºC
41ºC, but cooler than 48ºC
49ºC, but cooler than 49ºC
Composition of the Earth's Atmosphere
1%
21%
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Other Gases
78%
Composition of the Earth's Atmosphere
1%
21%
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Other Gases
78%
5.2.D—#1
What conclusion can be drawn from this graph detailing the gases that compose the Earth’s
air?
A Other gases make up a great part of the atmosphere.
B There is more nitrogen in the atmosphere than oxygen.
C There is more oxygen in the atmosphere than nitrogen.
D There is about twice as much nitrogen as oxygen in the air.
The chart shows data collected when potted plants were placed in sunlight for different
lengths of time. Which conclusion is best supported by the data?
A
B
C
D
The
The
The
The
plants
plants
plants
plants
that received 4 hours of sunlight a day had the most leaves.
given less than 6 hours of sunlight a day had the thickest stems.
that received 8 hours of sunlight a day grew the most.
given more than 10 hours of sunlight a day wilted.
What conclusion can be drawn from this graph?
A
B
C
D
A peach contains a lower percent of water than lettuce.
Lettuce contains a lower percent of water than bread.
A melon contains a higher percent of water than the other foods.
Bread contains the highest percent of water.
For two weeks, groups of plants of the same type were watered on four different schedules.
According to the information in the table, this type of plant grows best if watered every —
A
B
C
D
day
2 days
4 days
7 days
The table shows the time it took to freeze water in two different salt solutions with
different salt content. According to the table —
A
B
C
D
freezing rates are the same in each trial
water with more salt takes longer to freeze
water loses heat at a rate of 1°C per minute
salt dissolves more quickly in small amounts of water
This plastic rain gauge is shown before and after a rainstorm. About how much rain in
centimeters fell in the rain gauge during the storm? Record and bubble in your answer on the
answer document.
A student grew two plants in science class. The student recorded observations in the table
above. Based on the student’s observations, what is the most likely reason that Plant 1 grew
taller than Plant 2?
A
B
C
D
Plant
Plant
Plant
Plant
1 received more sunlight than Plant 2.
1 received more fresh air than Plant 2.
1 had more space to grow than Plant 2.
1 required less water to grow than Plant 2.
The graph shows how many individuals were found in a beetle colony. How many more beetles
than mealworms were found in this colony?
F
5
G
8
H
14
J
32
Soil Sample
Volume of water collected
(mL)
Q
154
R
23
S
56
T
83
Soil Sample
Volume of water
collected (mL)
Q
154
R
23
S
56
T
83
Four soil samples of equal volume were put in funnels with filter paper. 200 mL of water was
added to each sample and the water that flowed out the bottom of the funnel was collected
and measured. What can you determine about the soil samples from the data?
A Soil
B Soil
C Soil
D Soil
sample R retained the most water.
sample T was the driest soil.
sample Q has more organic matter.
sample S was about half sand.
Which of these foods would be the best choice for someone on a low-fat, low-sodium diet?
A Q
B R
C S
D T
Similar containers were filled with different types of soil. Holes were poked into the bottom
of each container, and 300 milliliters of water were added. The water that dripped out was
collected and measured. According to the information in the table, which type of soil retained
water best?
A
B
C
D
Potting soil
Sandy soil
Gravel
Clay
Which block pictured above has the greatest mass?
A
Block A
B
Block B
C
Block C
D
Block D
Spins of a Top
Amount of weight
added to a top
Number of spins
of the top
0 grams
45
5 grams
39
10 grams
30
15 grams
25
25 grams
10
Spins of a Top
Amount of weight
added to a top
Number of spins of the
top
0 grams
45
5 grams
39
10 grams
30
15 grams
25
25 grams
10
What conclusion is best supported by the data in this table?
A
B
C
D
Adding
Adding
Adding
Adding
weight to a top does not affect the number of spins the top makes.
more weight to a top decreases the number of spins the top makes.
more weight to a top makes the top spin at a faster speed.
more weight to a top increases the number of spins the top makes.
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Slide # 3 – D (chimpanzee)
Slide # 5 - C (Sunday)
Slide # 7 - D (Lower % of mica than other)
Slide # 9 - D (Average temp. in Waco varies)
Slide #11 - C (14 cm)
Slide #13 - A (January)
Slide #15 - C
Slide #17 - C (The average temp. is not related)
Slide #19 - C (At least 41c but cooler than 48c)
Slide #21 - B (more nitrogen in the air)
Slide #23 - C
Slide #25 – A (peach contains lower % of water)
Slide #27 – B (every 2 days)
Slide #29 – B (water with more salt takes longer to freeze)
Slide #31 – 2 cm or 20 ml
Slide #33 – A
Slide #35 – G
Slide #37 – A (soil sample R retained the most water)
Slide #39 – C
Slide #41 – A (potting soil)
Slide #43 – B (block B)
Slide #45 – B