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NCSCOS Grade 5 Life Science - 5.L.1 Diagnostic Cells and Body (Structures and Functions of Living Organisms)

Quiz by NCDPI

Grade 5
Science
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

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  • Q1
    Which is an example of a single-celled organism?
    insect
    fish
    amoeba
    worm
    60s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q2
    Why do multicellular organisms need transport systems?
    Most have cells that need food from sources outside their environment.
    Most have cells that are not able to exchange gases with the outside environment.
    Most have cells that require more energy to survive than single-celled organisms.
    Most have cells that are unable to grow and survive in their environment.
    60s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q3
    Which is a function of the cardiovascular system?
    to eliminate waste from the body
    to transport gases throughout the body
    to provide structural support for the body
    to move water throughout the body
    60s
    5.L.1.2
  • Q4
    Which body system sends electrical signals to all other body systems?
    circulatory system
    muscular system
    digestive system
    nervous system
    60s
    5.L.1.2
  • Q5
    Which statement BEST describes a bacterial cell?
    It is part of a larger organism.
    It contains different kinds of cells.
    It contains more than one cell.
    It is a complete organism.
    60s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q6
    Which characteristic do single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms have in common?
    Both have a way to get rid of waste materials.
    Both perform all life processes within one cell.
    Both are able to make food from sunlight.
    Both have cells with specialized functions for each life process.
    60s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q7
    Which system of the human body provides protection to MOST of the major organs?
    skeletal system
    respiratory system
    muscular system
    circulatory system
    60s
    5.L.1.2
  • Q8
    Which example BEST shows structures that make up the digestive system in the human body?
    esophagus, stomach, intestines
    brain, spinal cord, nerves
    nose, trachea, lungs
    heart, blood, vessels
    60s
    5.L.1.2
  • Q9
    A scientist is trying to decide whether an organism is unicellular or multicellular. Which information would help the scientist MOST to make her decision?
    how many types of cells are in the organism
    size of the cells of the organism
    how fast the organism grows
    what the organism eats
    60s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q10
    Which body system processes foods into a useable source of energy?
    nervous
    skeletal
    circulatory
    digestive
    60s
    5.L.1.2

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