1. 5 th Grade iLEAP Science iLEAP Assessment Test Released Items

3. Science as Inquiry 2 Elaine wants to measure the volume of a large pitcher of lemonade. Which units should Elaine use? A liters B grams C meters D degrees

5. 4. Miguel was conducting an experiment. He wrote the following sentences in his notebook: The starting temperature of the water was 10 degrees Celsius. An object weighing 5 grams was placed in the water. The temperature of the water increased to 15 degrees. The object must have been hotter than 10 degrees. In which sentence did Miguel make an inference? A sentence 1 B sentence 2 C sentence 3 D sentence 4 Science as Inquiry

6. 5 Which statement best explains how a microscope helps scientists? A A microscope allows scientists to see things that are far away. B A microscope allows scientists to see things that are very small. C A microscope allows scientists to hear sounds that are far away. D A microscope allows scientists to hear sounds that are very quiet. Science as Inquiry

9. 8 DNA technology has improved greatly in the last twenty years. Which task has been made easier by the development of DNA technology? A identifying genetic disorders B determining the parts of an atom C observing distant objects in space D making very accurate measurements Science as Inquiry

10. Physical Science

12. 11 What happens when the temperature of water changes from 10° Celsius to 10° Celsius? A The water changes from a solid into a gas. B The water changes from a liquid into a gas. C The water changes from a liquid into a solid. D The water changes from a solid into a liquid

13. Physical Science

14. 13 Which example best illustrates kinetic energy? A a light bulb that is turned on B a car that is parked on top of a hill C a comet that is flying through space D a battery that is connected to a circuit Physical Science

16. Life Science

20. 19 What is the role of decomposers in a food chain? A They consume other organisms. B They break down dead organic matter. C They use the Suns energy to make food. D They convert inorganic matter into organic matter.

21. Life Science

22. Earth and Space Science 21 What is a common use of the mineral graphite? A to make glass B as a source of iron C to make pencil leads D as a household cleaner

23. Earth and Space Science

25. 24 Which natural event would take the longest time to happen? A a cloud forming B a mountain forming C a pond evaporating D a river flooding its banks

26. Earth and Space Science

28. Science and the Environment

29. 28 Many human activities, such as driving a car, cause the release of air pollutants. Which substance is a common air pollutant when driving a car? A carbon monoxide B chlorine C nitrogen D iron oxide

30. Science and the Environment 29 Runoff from farms that use fertilizers is entering a small lake. This will most directly affect the lake by causing A the lake to dry up. B algae to grow in the lake. C the lake to become deeper. D water in the lake to become solid.

31. 30 Where would nitrogen most easily be found in the nitrogen cycle? A in animal waste B in drinking water supplies C in underground mineral deposits D in carbon dioxide released by factories into the atmosphere Science and the Environment