The presence of an animal fossil in a rock gives evidence of —

the time period the animal lived in

what hunting behaviors the animal used

exactly when the animal was born

Juan is doing an experiment to see how long it takes an acorn to grow into a 0.5-meter-tall oak tree. He must measure height and track time over months. Which two instruments should he choose?

Thermometer and centimeter ruler

Centimeter ruler and pan balance

Grade 5 Science · Force, Motion, and Energy

Virginia SOL 5.2.FME.1

Virginia SOL 5.2.FME.1 is part of the Force, Motion, and Energy strand in Grade 5 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand that energy is the ability to do work or cause change. Below is what 5.2.FME.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.2.FME.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 5.2.FME.1 All Grade 5 Science standards

What SOL 5.2.FME.1 means

Understand that energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

Practice Grade 5 Science SOL questions

Free Grade 5 Science questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 5.2.FME.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. The presence of an animal fossil in a rock gives evidence of —
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Answer: D — the time period the animal lived in
2. What tool is used to determine the mass of an object?
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Answer: A — Balance
3. Which part of a sunflower plant absorbs water and nutrients?
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Answer: F — Roots
4. Juan is doing an experiment to see how long it takes an acorn to grow into a 0.5-meter-tall oak tree. He must measure height and track time over months. Which two instruments should he choose?
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Answer: D — Centimeter ruler and calendar

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Skills you’ll practice for 5.2.FME.1

Recognize energy as the ability to do work or cause change.

Key concepts covered by 5.2.FME.1

energy
work
change

How to study and practice SOL 5.2.FME.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.2.FME.1 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.

→ Take the free Grade 5 Science SOL practice test

5.3.FME.2 — Investigate the relationship between force and energy of moving objects.
5.4.FME.3 — Investigate the transmission and use of electricity in daily life.
5.5.FME.4 — Investigate how sound is produced and transmitted.
5.6.FME.5 — Investigate characteristics and predictable behaviors of visible light.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.2.FME.1

What is Virginia SOL 5.2.FME.1?

SOL 5.2.FME.1 is a Grade 5 Science Standard of Learning in the Force, Motion, and Energy strand. It expects students to understand that energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

What skills does SOL 5.2.FME.1 cover?

SOL 5.2.FME.1 is assessed on 1 skill: recognize energy as the ability to do work or cause change.

What strand of Grade 5 Science is SOL 5.2.FME.1 in?

SOL 5.2.FME.1 belongs to the Force, Motion, and Energy reporting strand of the Grade 5 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 5.2.FME.1?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.2.FME.1 is already solid, then work the 1 skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.