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G R A D ECA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S TScienceReleased Test Questions5THE EARTH SCIENCES REPORTING CLUSTERThe following 13 California content standards are included in the Grade 5 Earth Sciences reporting cluster andare represented in this booklet by 14 test questions. These questions represent only some ways in which thesestandards may be assessed on the California Grade 5 Science Standards Test.CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS IN THIS REPORTING CLUSTEREarth SciencesGrade 5 Standards5ES3.Water on Earth moves between the oceans and land through the processesof evaporation and condensation. As a basis for understanding this concept:5ES3.a.Students know most of Earth’s water is present as salt water in the oceans,which cover most of Earth’s surface.5ES3.b.Students know when liquid water evaporates, it turns into water vapor in the air and canreappear as a liquid when cooled or as a solid if cooled below the freezing point of water.5ES3.c.Students know water vapor in the air moves from one place to another and can form fogor clouds, which are tiny droplets of water or ice, and can fall to Earth as rain, hail, sleet,or snow.5ES3.d.Students know that the amount of fresh water located in rivers, lakes, undergroundsources, and glaciers is limited and that its availability can be extended by recyclingand decreasing the use of water.5ES3.e.Students know the origin of the water used by their local communities.5ES4.Energy from the Sun heats Earth unevenly, causing air movements that result inchanging weather patterns. As a basis for understanding this concept:5ES4.a.Students know uneven heating of Earth causes air movements (convection currents).5ES4.b.Students know the influence that the ocean has on the weather and the role that thewater cycle plays in weather patterns.5ES4.c.Students know the causes and effects of different types of severe weather.5ES4.d.Students know how to use weather maps and data to predict local weather and knowthat weather forecasts depend on many variables.5ES4.e.Students know that Earth’s atmosphere exerts a pressure that decreases withdistance above Earth’s surface and that at any point it exerts this pressure equallyin all directions.5ES5.The solar system consists of planets and other bodies that orbit the Sun inpredictable paths. As a basis for understanding this concept:5ES5.a.Students know the Sun, an average star, is the central and largest body in the solarsystem and is composed primarily of hydrogen and helium.5ES5.b.Students know the solar system includes the planet Earth, the Moon, the Sun, eightother planets and their satellites, and smaller objects, such as asteroids and comets.5ES5.c.Students know the path of a planet around the Sun is due to the gravitational attractionbetween the Sun and the planet.— 7 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D E5CA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S TScienceReleased Test QuestionsTHE EARTH SCIENCES REPORTING CLUSTERThe following five California content standards are included in the Grade 4 Earth Sciences reporting clusterand are represented in this booklet by nine test questions. These questions represent only some ways in whichthese standards may be assessed on the California Grade 5 Science Standards Test.CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS IN THIS REPORTING CLUSTEREarth SciencesGrade 4 Standards4ES4.The properties of rocks and minerals reflect the processes that formed them.As a basis for understanding this concept:4ES4.a.Students know how to differentiate among igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphicrocks by referring to their properties and methods of formation (the rock cycle).4ES4.b.Students know how to identify common rock-forming minerals (including quartz,calcite, feldspar, mica, and hornblende) and ore minerals by using a table ofdiagnostic properties.4ES5.Waves, wind, water, and ice shape and reshape Earth’s land surface. As a basisfor understanding this concept:4ES5.a.Students know some changes in the earth are due to slow processes, such as erosion,and some changes are due to rapid processes, such as landslides, volcanic eruptions,and earthquakes.4ES5.b.Students know natural processes, including freezing and thawing and the growth ofroots, cause rocks to break down into smaller pieces.4ES5.c.Students know moving water erodes landforms, reshaping the land by taking it awayfrom some places and depositing it as pebbles, sand, silt, and mud in other places(weathering, transport, and deposition).— 8 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D ECA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S TScienceReleased Test Questions5INVESTIGATION AND EXPERIMENTATIONThe following nine California content standards are distributed among the Grade 5 reporting clusters and arerepresented in this booklet by four test questions. These questions represent only some ways in which thesestandards may be assessed on the California Grade 5 Science Standards Test.CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS IN THIS REPORTING CLUSTERInvestigation and ExperimentationGrade 5 Standards5IE6.Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conductingcareful investigations. As a basis for understanding this concept and addressingthe content in the other three strands, students should develop their ownquestions and perform investigations. Students will:5IE6.a.Classify objects (e.g., rocks, plants, leaves) in accordance with appropriate criteria.5IE6.b.Develop a testable question.5IE6.c.Plan and conduct a simple investigation based on a student-developed question andwrite instructions others can follow to carry out the procedure.5IE6.d.Identify the dependent and controlled variables in an investigation.5IE6.e.Identify a single independent variable in a scientific investigation and explain howthis variable can be used to collect information to answer a question about theresults of the experiment.5IE6.f.Select appropriate tools (e.g., thermometers, meter sticks, balances, and graduatedcylinders) and make quantitative observations.5IE6.g.Record data by using appropriate graphic representations (including charts, graphs,and labeled diagrams) and make inferences based on those data.5IE6.h.Draw conclusions from scientific evidence and indicate whether further information isneeded to support a specific conclusion.5IE6.i.Write a report of an investigation that includes conducting tests, collecting data orexamining evidence, and drawing conclusions.— 9 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D E5CA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S TScienceReleased Test QuestionsINVESTIGATION AND EXPERIMENTATIONThe following six California content standards are distributed among the Grade 4 reporting clusters and arerepresented in this booklet by three test questions. These questions represent only some ways in which thesestandards may be assessed on the California Grade 5 Science Standards Test.CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS IN THIS REPORTING CLUSTERInvestigation and ExperimentationGrade 4 Standards4IE6.Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conductingcareful investigations. As a basis for understanding this concept and addressingthe content in the other three strands, students should develop their ownquestions and perform investigations. Students will:4IE6.a.Differentiate observation from inference (interpretation) and know scientists’explanations come partly from what they observe and partly from how theyinterpret their observations.4IE6.b.Measure and estimate the weight, length, or volume of objects.4IE6.c.Formulate and justify predictions based on cause-and-effect relationships.4IE6.d.Conduct multiple trials to test a prediction and draw conclusions about therelationships between predictions and results.4IE6.e.Construct and interpret graphs from measurements.4IE6.f.Follow a set of written instructions for a scientific investigation.— 10 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D ECA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S TScienceReleased Test Questions1 Which action will result in a product with newchemical properties?Ashredding a newspaperBbreaking a mirrorCcutting woodDpopping popcorn5 CSZ200592 Which of the following represents a chemicalreaction?Aa sugar cube dissolving in waterBice cubes forming in a freezerCice cream melting in a bowlDa cake baking in an oven5A metal spoon was left in a pot of boiling soup.The cook burned a finger by touching thespoon. Why did the finger get burned?AThe metal spoon chemically reacted with thecook’s hand.BThe metal spoon conducted electricity to thecook’s hand.CThe metal spoon conducted heat to the cook’shand.DThe metal spoon insulated the cook’s hand.CSZ102666 Students are gathering materials and buildingan electrical circuit.CSZ205603 What do water, aluminum, redwood trees, andvalley quail all have in common?AThey are all pure elements.BThey are all made of cells.CThey are all living creatures.DThey are all made of atoms.ABDWhich material will allow electricity to flowbetween the battery and the light bulb?CSZ100684 CSterling silver is a combination of silverand copper. Which of the following is alsoa combination of two or more metals?Acopper wireBwooden rodAaluminumCcotton stringBleadDrubber tubeCgoldDbrassCSZ50041CSZ10110— 11 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D E57 CA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S TScienceReleased Test QuestionsA scientist uses an instrument to observe thepattern of molecules in a substance. The picturebelow shows what the scientist sees.9 The diagram below shows a mixture.salt waterWhat state of matter is the scientist most likelyobserving?Which of the following pieces of equipmentshould be used to separate this lidDhot plateCSZ201718 A scientist needs to take a picture of thewell-ordered arrangements of the atoms andmolecules within a substance. Which of thefollowing instruments would be best for thescientist to use?Aa laser light with holographBa seismographCan electron microscopeDa stereoscopeCSZ1013010 Which of the following is a property of CO2 gas?AIt feels like a rock.BIt smells like a lemon.CIt is colorless.DIt is hard.CSZ1030211 CSZ10300All living things contain which element?AheliumBsodiumCcopperDcarbonCSZ20517— 12 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D ECA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S TScienceReleased Test Questions12 Plants and animals are composed of organiccompounds. Which of the following are thecommon elements found in organic compounds?Airon, oxygen, nickel, copperBsodium, potassium, gold, hydrogenChelium, neon, argon, kryptonDcarbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen14 Which best describes a parallel circuit?AElectricity flows along one pathway.BThe flow of electricity comes fromone source.CElectricity flows along more thanone pathway.DThe flow of electricity comes frommore than one source.CSZ10233 135CSZ10383When homemade ice cream is made, salt isadded to the ice that surrounds the ice creamchamber.15 The diagram below shows an electrical circuit.Ice cream chamberThis circuit is a series circuit becauseIce and saltWhich property of salt is important whenmaking ice cream?ASalt conducts electricity in water.BSalt dissolves in water.CSalt lowers the freezing point of water.DSalt adds flavor to the ice cream mixture.Ait has two light bulbs.Bthe same current flows through both lightbulbs.Cit uses a single battery.Dthe current is divided between the light bulbs.CSZ20211CSZ10027— 13 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D E5CA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S TScienceReleased Test Questions16 17 A-Which of the following is shown above?AelectromagnetBelectric motorCelectric generatorDtransformerWhich of the following electromagnets wouldhave the greatest magnetic field?BCSZ10350CDCSZ10387— 14 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D ECA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S T18 A balloon has a negative charge. A glass rodhas a positive charge.19 Iron filings and bar magnets were placed on asheet of paper. The following diagram showsthe pattern made on the paper.2balloon5ScienceReleased Test Questions1N3S4NSglassrodWhat will happen when the glass rod isbrought near the balloon?AThe balloon will be attracted to the rod.At which location is the magnetic fieldthe strongest?BThe balloon will be repelled by the rod.A1CThe balloon will remain in place.B2DThe balloon will spin in circles.C3D4CSZ10182CSZ10384— 15 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D ECA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S T520 ScienceReleased Test QuestionsThe diagram below shows that the magneticfield of Earth is similar to that of a bar magnet.22 4When electric current flows through the metalfilament of a light bulb, electrical energy isconverted toAheat energy only.Bheat and light energy.Clight and motion energy.Dlight energy only.3CSZ2027323 21At which location is Earth’s magnetic fieldthe ductiveCSZ1030424 A1B2Which of the following is a harmful wastematerial that leaves the blood and travelsthrough the lungs before leaving the body?C3ACO2D4BO2CH2 ODNaClCSZ1038521 Which of the following systems breaks foodinto nutrients that can be used by the body?Which of the following converts electrical energyinto motion?CSZ1024325 Alight switchBelectric stoveClight bulbAthe brainDelectric fanBthe heartCthe kidneyDthe stomachCSZ10278Where does oxygen-rich blood go after leavingthe lungs?CSZ10104— 16 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D ECA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S T26 29 The digestion process begins in which of thefollowing?large intestineAthe large intestineBmouthBthe small intestineCsmall intestineCthe kidneyDstomachDthe heart30 Which list gives the correct order of foodtraveling through the digestive system afterit is swallowed?CSZ10086Which of the following best explains how stemstransport water to other parts of the plant?Athrough a chemical called chlorophyllAstomach, esophagus, large intestine,small intestineBby using photosynthesisCthrough a system of tubesBsmall intestine, large intestine, esophagus,stomachDby converting water to foodCesophagus, stomach, large intestine,small intestineDCSZ1024531 esophagus, stomach, small intestine,large intestineCSZ2015628 Which organ removes cell waste fromthe blood?ACSZ1024427 5ScienceReleased Test QuestionsWhich best describes the role of the esophagusin digestion?AIt releases acid and mixes food.BIt aids in absorption of nutrients from food.CIt carries food from the mouth to the stomach.DIt carries food from the stomach tothe intestines.Which of the following gases do plants usein photosynthesis?AhydrogenBoxygenCcarbon dioxideDcarbon monoxideCSZ10292CSZ10326— 17 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D ECA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S T5ScienceReleased Test Questions32 34 Photosynthesis ExperimentWhich of the following is produced when sugaris digested in an animal cell?Acarbon dioxideBchlorophyllTest tubeCoxygenGasDsunlightLampCSZ10238WaterFunnel35 The diagram below shows a simple food web.Green water plantred foxowlWhich gas is forming in the test tubeshown above?Acarbon dioxideBhydrogenCoxygenDnitrogenblack bearrabbitdeerCSZ1003133 berriesWhich of the following is broken down inthe body to release energy?AsugarBwaterCsaltDoxygenWhich animal is classified as an omnivore?Ared foxBdeerCblack bearDrabbitCSZ10247CSZ20162— 18 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D ECA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S TScienceReleased Test Questions36 5The diagram below shows a simple food chain.SungrassmousecoyoteWhich of the following animals might compete with the coyote in this food chain?AC DB CSZ20004— 19 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D E537 CA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S TScienceReleased Test QuestionsA group of students is building a model of an ecosystem. Which of the following organisms should thestudents select to act as a decomposer?ACBDCSZ10160— 20 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projectedbased on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.

G R A D ECA L I F O R N I A S TA N DA R D S T E S T38 5ScienceReleased Test Questions41 Decomposers are important in the food chainbecause theyAproduce their own food u

2007, and 2008. First on the pages that follow are lists of the Grades 4 and 5 standards assessed on the Grade 5 Science Test. Note that Grade 5 Earth Sciences Standard 3.e is not assessed on the Grade 5 Science Test and, therefore, is not represented in these released test q