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Grade 5 Science diagnostic

15 questions on matter & forces, earth & space, biology & genetics and inquiry, plus 3 from Grade 4. Answer what you can, then check your answers to see which topics are secure and what to practise next.

15 questions4 topicsAbout 15 minutesSet 5 of 5

Skip a question if you do not know the answer. It is better than guessing, because it shows what to practise.

1Matter & forcesWhat is the change from liquid water to water vapour called?
2Matter & forcesMatter and changes: which term fits this description? A combination of substances not all chemically bonded into a single pure substance.
3Matter & forcesOne sample has mass 12 g and another 19 g. How much heavier is the second?
g
4Earth & spaceThe Moon is visible mainly because it
5Earth & spaceEarth systems: which term fits this description? Long-term patterns and statistics of weather in a region.
6Earth & spaceSpace and the solar system: which term fits this description? The path an object follows as it moves under gravity around another object.
7Biology & geneticsEcosystems and interactions: which term fits this description? A living component or biological influence in an environment.
8Biology & geneticsA species eats both plant material and animals. Which description fits?
9Biology & geneticsEcosystems and interactions: which term fits this description? The loss of all living members of a species.
10InquiryTravel distances are 2, 3 and 4 m. Find the mean.
m
11InquiryWhich instrument directly measures duration?
12InquiryA pupil records plant height every morning. Which is the measured outcome?

From Grade 4

These questions check skills from the grade below, so gaps can be spotted early.

13Inquiry (Grade 4)Which heading best fits a column containing 4 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm?
14Living things (Grade 4)Living things and their needs: which term fits this description? The transfer of pollen to the receptive part of a flower of the same species.
15Inquiry (Grade 4)Which tool is most suitable for measuring a pencil's length?