1. 5th Grade Science Symposium
Graphs and Tables
5th Grade Science Symposium

3. When finding a place to rest, which animal changes its environment the most?
Worm
Snake
Robin
D. Chimpanzee

4. What story is this table telling?
Day
High
Temperature (ºC)
Low
Sky
Conditions
Wednesday
25ºC
20ºC
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
24ºC
19ºC
Thunderstorms
Friday
23ºC
15ºC
Rainy
Saturday
22ºC
11ºC
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
9ºC
Sunny
Monday
8ºC
Tuesday
21ºC
7ºC
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!!!!

5. Day
High
Temperature (ºC)
Low
Sky
Conditions
Wednesday
25ºC
20ºC
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
24ºC
19ºC
Thunderstorms
Friday
23ºC
15ºC
Rainy
Saturday
22ºC
11ºC
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
9ºC
Sunny
Monday
8ºC
Tuesday
21ºC
7ºC
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 Thursday
B Friday
C Sunday
D Monday

7. 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 This rock is made mostly of feldspar.
B The rock has a higher percentage of hornblende than quartz.
C The percentage of mica in this rock is more than half.
D There is a lower percentage of mica than the other minerals.

8. 3.

9. How can the data in the graph above be analyzed and interpreted?
A The average yearly temperature in Waco is about 20.5ºC.
B The temperature in Waco is becoming colder every year.
C The temperature in Waco is becoming warmer every year.
D The average temperature in Waco varies from year to year.

10. Height (in cm) Bean Plant Height4 8 2 6
Week 1
Bean Plant Height 3 5 7 10 12 14 16

11. Height (in cm) 4 8 2 6
Week 1
Bean Plant Height 3 5 7 10 12 14 16
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 10 cm
B 12 cm
C 14 cm
D 16 cm

12. Houston Average Monthly Temperatures
Temperature (°F) 40 50 60 70
Month
Feb
Mar
Jan
Apr
Houston Average Monthly Temperatures
2003 and 2004
2004
2003

13. Houston Average Monthly Temperatures
Temperature (°F) 40 50 60 70
Month
Feb
Mar
Jan
Apr
Houston Average Monthly Temperatures
2003 and 2004
2004
2003
During which month were the average temperatures the farthest apart?
A January
B February
C March
D April

15. An uncovered bowl of water was placed in the refrigerator
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?

17. What do the graphs suggest about the average yearly rainfall and the average yearly temperature in Waco, Texas?
A Years with lower average rainfall are warmer.
B Years with lower average temperature have more rainfall.
C The average temperature is not related to the average rainfall.
D The average rainfall and the average temperature do not depend on the number of cloudy days

18. 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
Paraffin Wax
49-63
Peat Wax
73-76
Wool Wax
36-43
Yellow Beeswax
62-65
No melting occurred

19. 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
Paraffin Wax
49-63
Peat Wax
73-76
Wool Wax
36-43
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 at least 43ºC, but cooler than 45ºC
B at least 48ºC, but cooler than 53ºC
C at least 41ºC, but cooler than 48ºC
D at least 49ºC, but cooler than 49ºC

21. 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.

23. 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 The plants that received 4 hours of sunlight a day had the most leaves.
B The plants given less than 6 hours of sunlight a day had the thickest stems.
C The plants that received 8 hours of sunlight a day grew the most.
D The plants given more than 10 hours of sunlight a day wilted.

25. What conclusion can be drawn from this graph?
A A peach contains a lower percent of water than lettuce.
B Lettuce contains a lower percent of water than bread.
C A melon contains a higher percent of water than the other foods.
D Bread contains the highest percent of water.

27. 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 day
B 2 days
C 4 days
D 7 days

29. The table shows the time it took to freeze water in two different salt solutions with different salt content. According to the table —
A freezing rates are the same in each trial
B water with more salt takes longer to freeze
C water loses heat at a rate of 1°C per minute
D salt dissolves more quickly in small amounts of water

31. This plastic rain gauge is shown before and after a rainstorm
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.

33. A student grew two plants in science class
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 Plant 1 received more sunlight than Plant 2.
B Plant 1 received more fresh air than Plant 2.
C Plant 1 had more space to grow than Plant 2.
D Plant 1 required less water to grow than Plant 2.

35. The graph shows how many individuals were found in a beetle colony
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

36. Volume of water collected (mL)
Soil Sample
Volume of water collected (mL) Q
154 R 23 S 56 T 83

37. Volume of water collected (mL)
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 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 sample R retained the most water.
B Soil sample T was the driest soil.
C Soil sample Q has more organic matter.
D Soil sample S was about half sand.

39. 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

41. Similar containers were filled with different types of soil
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 Potting soil
B Sandy soil
C Gravel
D Clay

43. Which block pictured above has the greatest mass?
A Block A
B Block B
C Block C
D Block D

44. 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

45. Amount of weight added to a top Number of spins of the top
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 Adding weight to a top does not affect the number of spins the top makes.
B Adding more weight to a top decreases the number of spins the top makes.
C Adding more weight to a top makes the top spin at a faster speed.
D Adding more weight to a top increases the number of spins the top makes.

46. ANSWERS To Slide Questions
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