5th Grade Science 5.P.3.2

Which best explains why most pot handles are made of plastic? A) Plastics conducts heat and stays cool. B) Plastic does not conduct heat and stays cool. C) Plastic does not radiate heat and warms up.

B) Plastic does not conduct heat and stays cool.

Pam likes to make sun teas by placing a tea bag in a small glass of water on the front porch. Which best explains why she could have problems making sun tea in January? A) The water might boil. B) The water might freeze. C) The tea bag might burst. D) The tea bag might evaporate.

B) The water might freeze.

Which material is most likely to expand if exposed to freezing temperatures? A) iron B) wood C) water D) plastic

C) water

Which best explains what happens to most materials when they are heated? A) They expand. B) They contract. C) They change color. D) They double in size.

A) They expand.

Which statement best explains why engineers leave space between sections when building a bridge? A) A bridge without spaces will expand during a hot day and possibly crack. B) A bridge without space will expand during a cold day and possibly crack. C) A bridge without spaces will contract during a hot day and possibly crack. D) A bridge without spaces will contract during a cold day and possibly crack.

A) A bridge without spaces will expand during ta hot day and possibly crack.

Clarissa wants to determine the best material to make a new type of cookware. What type of material should she choose? A) A material that conduct heat evenly. B) A material that can be easily bent into shape. C) A material that does not transmit electricity. D) A material that will remain cool to the touch.

A) A material that conduct heat evenly.

After molding a new piece of pottery from clay, a potter will bake the clay pottery in a kiln at a very high temperature. Which is the most likely reason for baking the pottery? A) Baking the clay makes it stronger. B) Baking the clay makes it more fragile. C) Baking the clay makes it easier to clean. D) Baking the clay makes it easier to mold.

A) Baking the clay makes it stronger.

On a hot day in the sun, why does Robert use a foam can holder to keep his drink cool? A) Foam insulates the cold drink. B) Foam reflects cold air from the can. C) Foam reflects heat from the sun off the can. D) Foam conducts heat between the can and the air.

A) Foam insulates the cold drink.

In art class, the students watch a video about creating glass art. Which statement best describes how glass is shaped into a vase? A) Glass is melted and is more flexible to shape. B) Glass is frozen and is more flexible to shape. C) Glass is melted and is less flexible to shape. D) Glass is frozen and is less flexible to shape.

A) Glass is melted and is more flexible to shape.

Which best explains how candle wax is shaped into a mold? A) Heat is added to candle wax to melt it so it is more flexible and can take the shape of the mold. B) Heat is added to candle wax to melt it so it is less flexible and can take the shape of the mold. C) Cold is taken away from candle wax so it is more flexible and can take the shape of the mold. D) Cold is taken away from candle wax so it is less flexible and can take the shape of the mold.

A) Heat is added to candle wax to melt it so it is more flexible and can take the shape of the mold.

Which best explains why a blacksmith must heat iron before shaping it? A) Heating iron makes it softer. B) Heating iron changes its color. C) Heating iron changes its color. D) Heating iron changes its texture.

A) Heating iron makes it softer.

Which best explains why many car motor parts are made from metal instead of plastic? A) Metal can withstand heat better than most plastics. B) Plastic is more expensive than metal. C) Plastic is less flexible than metal.

A) Metal can withstand heat better than most plastics.

Which best describes the purpose of the metal coils inside an oven? A) Metal heats easily, allowing for food to be cooked. B) Metal cools quickly, allowing for food to cool down. C) Metal absorbs heat from the food, which cools food down once it is cooked. D) Metal absorbs heat from the food, which keeps the food warm once it is cooked.

A) Metal heats easily, allowing for food to be cooked.

A metal wire is used in a light bulb to conduct heat until it glows. Which best explains why metal is used? A) Metal heats up quickly. B) Metal conducts sunlight. C) Metal cools down slowly.

A) Metal heats up quickly.

Which best explains why metal is a good material to make frying pans? A) Metal is a good conductor of heat and transfers heat from the stove to the food. B) Metal is a good conductor of heat and does not transfer heat from the stove of the food. C) Metal is a poor conductor of heat and transfers heat from the stove to the food. D) Metal is a poor conductor of heat and does not transfer heat from the stove to the food.

A) Metal is a good conductor of heat and transfers heat from the stove to the food.

A student fills a bike tire with air on a very hot day. The next day the temperature drops and it is much cooler. The student notices that the bike tire is almost flat. What best explains why the tire is flat? A) The cooler temperature caused the air in the tire to contract, making the tire appear flat. B) The cooler temperature caused the air in the tire to expand, which put a hole in the tire, causing it to go flat. C) The cooler temperature caused the air in the tire to freeze, making the tire flat. D) The cooler temperature caused the metal part of the bike to expand, putting a hole in the tire and making it go flat.

A) The cooler temperature caused the air in the tire to contract making the tire appear flat.

Mandy is helping her mom cook. She takes a glass casserole dish directly from the fridge and puts it in the oven. Which best explains the result of putting the cold dish in the hot oven? A) The dish cracks or breaks. B) The dish quickly changes color. C) The dish contracts and shrinks. D) The dish stays cool and will not warm.

A) The dish cracks or breaks.

Popcorn is made from corn kernels. What occurs when kernels are heated in a microwave? A) The kernels expand. B) The kernels dissolve. C) The kernels become hard and brittle. D) The kernel stick together to form a ball.

A) The kernels expand.

When Joey put the milk away, he accidentally put it in the freezer. The next morning, he tried to pour milk on his cereal and realized his mistake. Which statement best explains what happened to the milk? A) The milk had frozen and became a solid. B) The milk had frozen and become a vapor. C) The milk had evaporated and became a solid. D) The milk had evaporated and became a vapor.

A) The milk had frozen and became a solid.

Emma fills a wooden box and a plastic container of the same size and thickness with equal amounts of ice. She wants to determine which material will keep the ice frozen the longest. Which best explains the results of her experiment? A) The plastic container works best because plastic is a good insulator from heat. B) The plastic container words best because plastic is a good conductor of heat. C) The wooden box works best because wood is a good insulator from heat. D) The wooden box works best because wood is a good conductor of heat.

A) The plastic container works best because plastic is a good insulator from heat.

Alex and Jade are conducting an experiment to measure how the sun affects the evaporation of water. Alex places 50 mL of water in the shade. Jade places 50 mL of water in direct sunlight. What will the students most likely observe? A) The water in the sun will be warmer, causing the water to evaporate more quickly. B) The water in the shade will be cooler, causing the water to evaporate more quickly. C) The water in the shade will be warmer, causing the water to evaporate more slowly. D) The water in the sun will be closer, causing the water to evaporate most slowly.

A) The water in the sun will be warmer, causing the water to evaporate more quickly.

Why should Ann leave space at the top of her plastic bottle when filling with water and then freezing it overnight? A) Water expands when frozen, so the water will need more space B) Water contracts when frozen, so the water will need more space. C) Plastic contracts when frozen, so the water will need more space. D) Plastic expands when frozen, so the water will need more space.

A) Water expands when frozen, so the water will need more space.

Alex is using a plastic material that resists heating up. Which is most likely creating? A) a handle for a pan, because it will keep a person's hand from burning B) a stove, because it uses materials that need to heat to high temperatures C) a light bulb, because it uses electricity to heat the inside wire and create light D) a toaster, because the coils inside a toaster need to radiate heat to warm the food

A) a handle for a pan, because it will keep a person's hand from burning

Which would most likely turn gas into a liquid? A) cooling B) boiling C) warming D) freezing

A) cooling

Jackson like to cook but is always in a hurry. He needs a pot that will cook his food quickly. Which is the best material for his cooking pot? A) copper B) glass C) plastic D) wood

A) copper

A cooler made from which materials would be best to use to keep food cold? A) plastic B) paper C) wood

A) plastic

Which best explains why a freezer would be made out of thick plastics? A) to keep the cool air from escaping B) to conduct cool air into the freezer C) to heat the contents of the freezer

A) to keep the cool air from escaping

Water is being boiled on the stove. What is the change that is taking place? A) A solid is changing into a gas. B) A liquid is changing into a gas. C) A solid is changing into a liquid.

B) A liquid is changing into a gas.

Which best describes how heat is transferred? A) Heat only flows within individual substances. B) Heat flows from a warmer substance to a cooler substance. C) Heat flows from a cooler substance to a warmer substance. D) Heat flows in many different directions between substances.

B) Heat flows from a warmer substance to a cooler substance.

Billy's mom is having a hard time opening a jar of jelly. Billy tells his mom to hold the jar lid under water for a short period of time. Which best explains the water temperature Billy's mom should use and why this would help? A) Hot water warms the lid and causes it to contract, making it easier to open. B) Hot water warms the lid and causes it to expand, making it easier to open. C) Cold water cools the lid and causes it to contract, making it easier to open. D) Cold water cools the lid and causes it to expand making it easier to open.

B) Hot water warms the lid and causes it to expand, making it easier to open.

Which is a true statement about heating and cooling water? A) Boiling and freezing water both take an hour. B) It takes less time to boil water than to freeze water into ice. C) It takes time to freeze water into ice than to boil water. D) It takes the same time to boil water as it does to freeze water into ice.

B) It takes less time to boil water than to freeze water into ice.

Manuel was having trouble opening a new glass of pickles. His father told him to hole the metal jar under running hot water for a few second then try again. Then the lid opened easily. What is the most likely reason Manuel's father suggested using hot water to loosen the lid? A) Glass contracts when it is heated. B) Metals expand when they are heated. C) Metals are easier to grip when they are warm. D) How water reduces friction between metal and glass.

B) Metals expand when they are heated.

Eric sells ice cream at his mom's yard sale, but he notices that the ice cream melts too fast. Which is the best way to slow the melting? A) Place the ice cream in the sun. B) Place the ice cream in a cooler. C) Place the ice cream near a fan. D) Place the ice cream under a tent.

B) Place the ice cream in a cooler.

Tires for cars, bikes, and lawn mowers are made of rubber. Which best explains why tires are made of rubber? A) Rubber can be dyed many different colors. B) Rubber can withstand heat caused by friction. C) Rubber can be molded into many different shapes.

B) Rubber can withstand heat caused by friction.

A student is trying to open a jar with a metal lid. The lid of the jar is very tight, and the student is not able to open it. The student puts the jar and lid under hot water, and then attempts to pen it. The lid easily opens. Which best explains why the lid was easy to open after putting it under hot water? A) The hot water melted the glue that was holding the lid shut, making it easier B) The hot water expanded the metal lid of the jar, making it easier to open. C) The hot water caused the jar to contract, making the lid easier to open. D) The hot water made it easier for the student to get a grip on the jar, so it was easier to open.

B) The hot water expanded the metal lid of the jar, making it easier to open

Which best explains why there are gaps between the concrete sidewalks? A) When temperatures get cold, the gaps allow the concrete to expand without cracking. B) When temperatures get hot, the gaps allow the concrete to expand without cracking. C) When temperatures get cold, the gaps allow the concrete to contract without crackling. D) When temperatures get hot, the gaps allows the concrete to contract without cracking.

B) When temperatures get hot, the gaps allow the concrete to expand without cracking.

Plastic does not conduct heat like many metals. Which product made from plastic best takes advantage of this characteristics? A) table B) a cooler C) bucket D) hairbrush

B) a cooler

Which is the best conductor of heat? A) a glass tube B) a copper wire C) a piece of string

B) a copper wire

Which material would be best to use when creating a cup that keeps liquid hot? A) aluminum B) ceramic C) metal D) steel

B) ceramic

Jack needs soft butter to make cookies. Which is the best place to leave the butter so that it will soften? A) freezer B) counter top C) fridge

B) counter top

Which would make the best roof material for a miniature solar oven used to cook meat? A) cement B) glass C) paper D) wood

B) glass

Which would be the best way to change to a solid to a liquid? A) freeze it B) heat it C) heat it, then freeze it D) freeze it, then heat it

B) heat it

Which materials would be the best choice for a cooking tool to be used when grilling food over a fire? A) plastic B) metal C) paper D) wood

B) metal

Mark is designing a dog house. Which material would he use if he wanted to keep the dog house as cool as possible? A) black metal B) reflective plastic C) light-colored steel D) dark cement blocks

B) reflective plastic

Which best explains why a full glass bottle of water should not be stored in a freezer? A) The temperature of the freezer will make the water too cold. B) Water expands when it freezes, which could break the bottle. C) Water contracts when it freezes, which could break the bottle. D) The temperature of the freezer will not make the water cold enough.

B) water expands when it freezes, which could break the bottle.

It was very sunny outside, and Mike wanted to wear a shirt that would keep him cool. Which color shirt would be best for Mike to wear? A) black B) white C) brown

B) white

An engineer can choose from four different materials to make a heat-resistant handle for a stirring spoon. Which material is least likely to get hot when the spoon is placed in boiling water? A) ceramic B) wood C) glass D) iron

B) wood

Which best explains why a hot air balloon rises into the air? A) As the air is cooled, it becomes more dense and the balloon rises. B) As the air is cooled, it becomes less dense and the balloon rises. C) As the air is heated, it becomes less dense and the balloon rises.

C) As the air heated, it becomes less dense and the balloon rises.

Why are fireplaces typically made of either brick or metal? A) Brick and metal are unaffected by heat. B) Brick and metal will remain cool during a fire. C) Brick and metal are able to withstand high heat. D) Brick and metal are able to cool quickly when the fire is out.

C) Brick and metal are able to withstand high heat.

What happens when heat is removed from a substance? A) It melts. B) It dissolves. C) It condenses. D) it evaporates.

C) It condenses.

Which characteristic of wax makes it a good choice for making candles? A) It is moist. B) It burns yellow. C) It melts easily. D) It is lightweight.

C) It melts easily.

Which best describes what will happen to water when it is heated above its boiling point A) It will double in mass. B) It will turn into a solid. C) It will turn into steam.

C) It will turn into steam.

Which best explains why the handles of many cooking pans are made of plastic? A) Plastic melts easily. B) Plastic freezes easily. C) Plastic is a poor conductor of heat. D) Plastic is a good conductor of heat.

C) Plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

Which best explains why stainless steel is a good choice as a material to use when making pots and pans? A) Stainless steel is a good insulator. B) Stainless steel is a poor conductor of heat. C) Stainless steel is a good conductor of heat.

C) Stainless steel is a good conductor of heat.

Why would aluminum foil be a good choice to wrap food that needs to be kept cool outside? A) The properties of the foil absorb the heat out of the food. B) The properties of the foil reflect the temperature of the food back on itself. C) The shiny surface of the foil reflects the heat of the sun and helps to keep some heat out. D) The shiny surface of the foil absorbs the heat of the sun but keeps it away from the food.

C) The shiny surface of the foil reflects the heat of the sun and helps to keep some heat out.

Jack placed his wooden baseball bat in the sun. The sun cracked open along the center. What is the most likely reason for this happening? A) The wooden bat cools in the sun. B) The wooden bat evaporates in the sun. C) The sun's heat causes the wooden bat to expand. D) The sun's heat causes the wooden bat to contract.

C) The sun's heat causes the wooden bat to expand.

Jim wakes up early in morning and walks from his carpeted bedroom to tilted kitchen. Which best describes why, despite being the same temperature, the tile floor feels cooler to his feet than the carpet? A) Tile is poor conductor of heat and transfers heat to his skin. B) Carpet is a bad conductor of heat and transfers heat to his skin. C) Tile is a better conductor of heat and transfers heat away from his skin.

C) Tile is a better conductor and transfer heat away from his skin.

Which best describes a material that would be used to insulate a house? A) an excellent conductor of heat B) an excellent conductor of cold C) a poor conductor of heat D) a poor conductor of cold

C) a poor conductor of heat

Which best describes a material that could be used as a pan for baking cakes? A) good conductor of cold B) poor conductor of cold C) good conductor of heat D) poor conductor of heat

C) good conductor of heat

Jennifer is planning to make an iron statue for her front yard. Which would help Jennifer shape the iron most easily? A) cutting the iron B) cooling the iron C) heating the iron D) painting the iron

C) heating the iron

Most oils do not freeze at normal winter temperatures. Which is the best example of a practical use for oil that has this characteristic? A) baby oil B) olive oil C) motor oil D) tanning oil

C) motor oil

Bob is putting new water pipes in his house. Which material would be best for Bob to use to prevent his pipes from freezing? A) aluminum B) copper C) plastic D) steel

C) plastic

Lucy made an ice cream cake for a class party. She needs to store it on ice in a container until the party. Which material would be best to use as a storage container? A) glass B) metal C) plastic

C) plastic

Sunshine City wants to lower heat by paving the sidewalks. Which pavement is most likely a good choice? A) black pavement because it absorbs heat B) black pavement because it reflects heat C) white pavement because it reflects heat D) white pavement because it absorbs heat

C) white pavement because it reflects heat

Sue is building a bike with a metal frame in a warm, sunny area. Which material would be best for Sue to use for the grips on the handlebars so that her hands do not get too hot? A) silver metal, because silver reflects heat, and metal conducts heat B) black metal, because black absorbs heat from the sun, and metal does not conduct heat C) white rubber, because white reflects heat, and the rubber does not heat up quickly D) black rubber, because black reflects heat from the sun, and rubber does not conduct heat

C) white rubber, because white reflects hear, and the rubber does not heat up quickly

Which best describes how heat changes the state of a substance? A) Heat destroys the molecules in a substance. B) Heat steals the molecules from cold substances. C) Heat absorbs the molecules of a substance and releases them once they cool. D) Heat causes the molecules of a substance to spread out into a new arrangement.

D) Heat causes the molecules of a substance to spread out into a new arrangement.

When unflavored gelatin is dissolved in boiling water, it produces a clear, pale, yellow liquid. Cooling the liquid causes a soft solid form. Heating the solid gently changes it back into a liquid. When cooled again, it will become a soft solid once more. What is most likely the reason gelatin changes form when heated and cooled? A) Gelatin undergoes chemical changes when heated. B) Liquid gelatin absorbs cold better than solid gelatin. C) Cooling the gelatin changes the way it conducts heat. D) Heating and cooling gelatin changes its state of matter.

D) Heating and cooling gelatin changes its state of matter.

Mr. Olivares drinks coffee on his way to work. Today, he poured it into a metal travel mug instead of a paper cup. What will he most likely notice about the temperature of his coffee when he gets to work? A) His coffee will be colder, because the mug is taller. B) His coffee will still be hot, because the mud is taller. C) his coffee will still be colder, because the mug is metallic. D) His coffee will still be hot, because the mug is metallic.

D) His coffee will still be hot because the mug is metallic.

Why is it better to have a cooking pot with a plastic handle instead of a metal handle? A) Plastic looks better than metal. B) Plastic washes easier than metal. C) Plastic is less expensive than metal. D) Plastic is not a good conductor of heat.

D) Plastic is not a good conductor of heat.

Joann fries an egg each morning in a metal frying pan with a rubber-coated handle. Which best explains why the handle of the frying pan is coated with rubber? A) Rubber makes the pan lighter. B) Rubber makes the pan prettier. C) Rubber is cheap to manufacture. D) Rubber is a poor conductor of heat.

D) Rubber is a poor conductor of heat.

Which statement best describes how winter weather can damage roads? A) Snow and ice can cause car accidents, which damage roads. B) Rain, ice and snow can cause the painted lines on roads to fade. C) Cold temperatures can cause road materials to expand, creating potholes. D) Water can get into cracks in roads, then freeze, and expand, making the cracks worse.

D) Water can get cracks in roads, then freeze, and expand, making the cracks worse.

Eric noticed that when he put ice in his glass water, the ice floated. Which best explains why this happens? A) When water freezes in contracts, making the ice lights than the water. B) When water freezes the particles break down, making the ice lighter than water. C) When the water freezes, it turns into a solid, and all solids are lighter than liquids. D) When the water freezes it expands, making it a less dense mass that is lighter than water.

D) When the water freezes it expands, making it a less dense mass that is lighter than water.

Which best explains why a wooden spoon can be used to stir hot soup on the stove? A) Wood is a good conductor of heat and transfers energy to the spoon. B) Wood is a poor conductor of heat and transfers energy to the spoon. C) Wood is a good conductor of heat and does not allow the transfer of energy to the spoon. D) Wood is a poor conductor of heat and does not allow the transfer of energy to the spoon.

D) Wood is a poor conductor of heat and does not allow the transfer of energy to the spoon.

Dylan will be hiking on a sunny day. What type of container should he store his water in is he wants it to stay cold? A) a metal bottle, because metal radiates heat B) a metal bottle, because metal easily conducts heat C) a thick plastic bottle, because plastic conducts heat D) a thick plastic bottle, because plastic does not easily conduct heat

D) a thick plastic bottle, because metal radiates heat

Which most often occurs when a pot of water boils? A) condensation B) freezing C) melting D) evaporation

D) evaporation

Miguel is packing popsicles for a picnic. In which type of container would it be best for Miguel to store his popsicles? A) aluminum B) copper C) paper D) plastic

D) plastic

Sam is conducting a science experiment. He pours the same amount of 50' F water into four different types of containers of same size and thickness. Which material will best keep the water cold? A) copper B) glass C) paper D) plastic

D) plastic

Sara wants to keep drinks cold during an afternoon sports game. Which container would most likely keep her drinks cold for several hours? A) metal, because it will conduct heat B) plastic, because it will conduct heat C) metal, because it will insulate from heat D) plastic, because it will insulate from heat

D) plastic, because it will insulate from heat

Raul is packing a cooler for a hot day at the beach. Which type of cooler should he select to keep his food as cold as possible? A) black plastic cooler B) black fabric cooler C) white metal cooler D) white foam cooler

D) white foam cooler

A family living on the top floor of a tall building complains that their home gets too hot during the day. Which could they add to the roof to allow their home to stay cooler? A) black metal B) white metal C) black rubber D) white rubber

D) white rubber

Which best describes the process of creating a metal sculpture? A) The metal is cooled, then heated, and shaped into a design. B) The metal is heated, then cooled, and shaped into a design. C) The metal is cooled, shaped into a design, then heated. D) The metal is heated, shaped into a design, then cooled.

D)The metal is heated, shaped into a design, then cooled.

Ceramic materials do not melt easily. Which best describes a practical use for ceramics that takes advantage of this characteristic? A) an ice cube tray B) a statue in a garden C) pottery in a museum D) tiles on the outside of a space shuttle

tiles on the outside of a space shuttle

Glass does not melt easily. Which is the best example of a practical use for glass that takes advantage of this characteristic? A) a candle in a glass container B) a car windshield made of glass C) a greenhouse made of glass D) a house door made of glass

A) a candle in a glass container

Joes is spreading butter on a piece of toast. Which type of butter would Joe most likely use? A) butter from the oven B) butter from the freezer C) butter from the counter top D) butter from the fridge

C) butter from the counter top

Mrs. Warren is giving her class an ice cream party. She needs to keep the ice cream cool until lunchtime. Which would be the best container for storage? A) white fabric bag B) brown paper bag C) covered foam box D) uncovered aluminum pot

C) covered foam box

Which material will most likely melt the quickest when heated on a stove? A) iron B) wood C) glass D) butter

D) butter