Colorado CMAS · Science · Grades 5, 8, and 11
Build CMAS Science readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering life science, physical science, Earth and space, environmental systems, and scientific practices.
This Colorado CMAS Science Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets offer supplemental practice for Grades 5, 8, and 11 across life science, physical science, Earth and space science, environmental systems, and scientific investigation.
Complete one 10-question set at a time. Identify the evidence, choose the best-supported answer, and review every explanation before moving to the next set.
This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Colorado Department of Education guidance, official CMAS blueprints, accommodations, or testing policies.
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A 10-question Colorado CMAS Science practice set on physical science, with answers and explanations.
Read each science task carefully, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is It changes from a solid to a liquid..
Melting changes solid ice into liquid water.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Color.
Color is a physical property.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Friction opposes its motion..
Friction acts against motion between surfaces.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Elastic potential energy.
A stretched rubber band stores elastic potential energy.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Copper.
Copper allows electric charge to move through it easily.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Thermal energy moves toward the cooler object..
Heat transfers from warmer matter toward cooler matter.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is The box’s motion..
A force can change speed or direction.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Iron rusts..
Rusting produces a new substance and is a chemical change.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is A complete path and an energy source..
A closed path and a source such as a battery are needed.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is It may absorb more radiant energy..
Dark surfaces often absorb more radiation than light surfaces.
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The page covers supplemental life science, physical science, Earth and space science, environmental systems, and scientific practices for Grades 5, 8, and 11.
There are five practice sets with 10 questions each, for 50 questions in total. Each set can be completed separately.
No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest Colorado Department of Education information for official materials, standards, accommodations, and policies.
