CREST Science Olympiad Class 5 Sample Paper

Q.1

Observe the figure shown below carefully.
Identify the nerves, A and B, carrying orders from and to the brain or the spinal cord, respectively: 

Q.2

Which of the following are not the characteristic properties of liquids?
1. They expand on heating.
2. They can be compressed easily.
3. There is a lot of intermolecular space between the molecules.
4. They do not have a definite shape.
5. They flow to take the shape of the container.

Q.3

The rock shown below is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone. Name the rock:

Q.4

Unscramble the words given below and select the option that is the cause for soil erosion:
1. TTFFSRONAEIAO
2. MMBNTNAEEK
3. ZGORVERIANG
4. GTRCMNFEEAAIRR

Q.5

Given below is a wrong statement. Change the words that are quoted and choose the correct option:
The earth's 'mantle' is made of several plates whose sudden movement causes earthquakes.

Q.6

Which among the following is not an adaptative feature of the plant shown below?

Q.7

Match column I with column II and select the correct option:

Column I	Column II
1. Dolphin	a. Mammal with a beak like a duck
2. Platypus	b. A fish-like mammal that lives in water
3. Ostrich	c. Lays the smallest egg
4. Hummingbird	d. Lays the largest egg

Q.8

Observe the figure given below carefully and identify the position of the Sun:

Q.9

In which of the following groups, matter does not share the same properties?

Q.10

Fill in the blank and select the correct option:
When oxides of _______ and ________ react with water vapour present in the atmosphere they form acids of nitrogen and sulphur. These acids fall down with rain drops. This is called acid rain and harms plants, animals and buildings etc.