Grade 5 Science · Force, Motion, and Energy
Virginia SOL 5.5.FME.4
Virginia SOL 5.5.FME.4 is part of the Force, Motion, and Energy strand in Grade 5 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate how sound is produced and transmitted. Below is what 5.5.FME.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.5.FME.4 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.5.FME.4 means
Investigate how sound is produced and transmitted.
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 5.5.FME.4 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which cell part is necessary for producing food during photosynthesis?
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Answer: C — Chloroplast
2. One way in which light waves are different from sound waves is that light waves —
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Answer: A — can move through empty space
3. A chart lists substances and classifies them as elements or compounds. Substances listed include carbon dioxide, silver, sugar, oxygen, and iron. One space in the chart is missing. Which material will correctly complete the chart?
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Answer: B — Salt, because it is made of two types of atoms
4. A student rubs a plastic comb with a piece of wool cloth and then places the comb near a thin stream of water. The water bends toward the comb. The water bends toward the comb because of —
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Answer: B — static electricity
Skills you’ll practice for 5.5.FME.4
- Recognize that sound is produced when an object or substance vibrates.
- Explain that sound is the transfer of energy.
- Compare how different media transmit sound.
- Identify uses and applications of sound waves.
Key concepts covered by 5.5.FME.4
- sound production
- vibrations
- sound energy
- energy transfer
- sound transmission
- media comparison
- sound waves
- applications
How to study and practice SOL 5.5.FME.4
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.5.FME.4 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.
Related Grade 5 Science standards in Force, Motion, and Energy
- 5.2.FME.1 — Understand that energy is the ability to do work or cause change.
- 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.
- 5.6.FME.5 — Investigate characteristics and predictable behaviors of visible light.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.5.FME.4
What is Virginia SOL 5.5.FME.4?
SOL 5.5.FME.4 is a Grade 5 Science Standard of Learning in the Force, Motion, and Energy strand. It expects students to investigate how sound is produced and transmitted.
What skills does SOL 5.5.FME.4 cover?
SOL 5.5.FME.4 is assessed on 4 skills: recognize that sound is produced when an object or substance vibrates; explain that sound is the transfer of energy; compare how different media transmit sound; identify uses and applications of sound waves.
What strand of Grade 5 Science is SOL 5.5.FME.4 in?
SOL 5.5.FME.4 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 5.5.FME.4?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.5.FME.4 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.