Grade 4 Georgia Test Preparation Workbook - Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

Transcription

Introduction
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Georgia Standards Test Preparation in Science
is a comprehensive program designed to familiarize students with
standardized testing and to review the concepts covered in Macmillan/
McGraw-Hill Georgia Science.
About This Book
The questions in this book will accustom students in a grade-appropriate
manner with standardized testing and the Georgia science standards,
in preparation for the Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests
(CRCT).
• Correlation Chart: This chart illustrates how the Georgia science
standards covered in this book coincide with chapters and lessons in
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Georgia Science.
• Diagnostic Tests: The diagnostic tests are helpful tools designed to
simulate the statewide test that students will be taking. Each test is
comprised of 46 multiple-choice questions that cover the span of
Georgia science standards. These science standards are tested in the
same format and proportions that students will likely see on the actual
CRCT Science test.
• Standards Tests: The practice tests give students the opportunity to
answer questions that focus on a particular standard and the indicators
that comprise each standard. The practice test questions assess Life
Science, Earth Science, or Physical Science standards and also focus on
the importance of the Characteristics of Science standards, which are
emphasized in each of the tests. These tests can be used as pretests and
posttests, chapter tests, homework assignments, or as extra practice.
How to Administer the Practice Tests
• Remove the practice test pages from the book and photocopy them
for students. Answers are marked in non-reproducible blue ink for all
questions.
• Separate students’ desks so that students can work independently.
• Tell students that they are taking a practice test and ask them to remove
everything from their desks except for several pencils. They may not
speak to classmates until the test is over.
• Keep the classroom atmosphere as much like the administration of a
standardized test as possible. Minimize distractions and discourage
talking.
© Macmillan/McGraw– Hill
• Instruct students to mark their answers directly on the test pages.
Contents
Grade 4 Correlation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Interventions for the Georgia Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Diagnostic Test I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Standards Tests
Standard S4L1–L2 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Standard S4E1–E2 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Standard S4E3–E4 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Standard S4P1–P3 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Diagnostic Test II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Grade 4
Contents
Correlation Chart
Standard and Indicators
Characteristics of Science—Habits of Mind
S4CS1. Students will be aware of the importance of curiosity, honesty,
openness, and skepticism in science and will exhibit these traits in their
own efforts to understand how the world works.
Chapter in Macmillan/
McGraw-Hill Georgia
Science
Characteristics of
Science standards are
featured throughout
the book.
a. Keep records of investigations and observations and do not alter the
records later.
b. Carefully distinguish observations from ideas and speculation about
those observations.
c. Offer reasons for findings and consider reasons suggested by others.
d. Take responsibility for understanding the importance of being safety
conscious.
S4CS2. Students will have the computation and estimation skills
necessary for analyzing data and following scientific explanations.
a. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers mentally, on paper,
and with a calculator.
b. Use fractions and decimals, and translate between decimals and
commonly encountered fractions—halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, tenths,
and and hundredths (but not sixths, sevenths, and so on)—in scientific
calculations.
c. Judge whether measurements and computations of quantities, such as
length, area, volume, weight, or time, are reasonable answers to scientific
problems by comparing them to typical values.
S4CS3. Students will use tools and instruments for observing,
measuring, and manipulating objects in scientific activities utilizing safe
laboratory procedures.
a. Choose appropriate common materials for making simple mechanical
constructions and repairing things.
b. Measure and mix dry and liquid materials in prescribed amounts,
exercising reasonable safety.
c. Use computers, cameras, and recording devices for capturing
information.
d. Identify and practice accepted safety procedures in manipulating
science materials and equipment.
S4CS4. Students will use ideas of system, model, change, and scale in
exploring scientific and technological matters.
a. Observe and describe how parts influence one another in things with
many parts.
b. Use geometric figures, number sequences, graphs, diagrams,
sketches, number lines, maps, and stories to represent corresponding
features of objects, events, and processes in the real world. Identify
ways in which the representations do not match their original
counterparts.
c. Identify patterns of change in things—such as steady, repetitive, or
irregular change—using records, tables, or graphs of measurements
where appropriate.
iv
Correlation Chart
Grade 4
Correlation Chart
McGraw-Hill Georgia
Science
S4CS5. Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly.
a. Write instructions that others can follow in carrying out a scientific
procedure.
b. Make sketches to aid in explaining scientific procedures or ideas.
Characteristics of
featured throughout
the book.
c. Use numerical data in describing and comparing objects and events.
d. Locate scientific information in reference books, back issues of
newspapers and magazines, CD-ROMs, and computer databases.
S4CS6. Students will question scientific claims and arguments
effectively.
a. Support statements with facts found in books, articles, and databases,
and identify the sources used.
b. Identify when comparisons might not be fair because some conditions
are different.
Characteristics of Science—The Nature of Science
Characteristics of
featured throughout
the book.
S4CS7. Students will be familiar with the character of scientific
knowledge and how it is achieved.
Students will recognize that:
a. Similar scientific investigations seldom produce exactly the same results,
which may differ due to unexpected differences in whatever is being
investigated, unrecognized differences in the methods or circumstances of
the investigation, or observational uncertainties.
b. Some scientific knowledge is very old and yet is still applicable today.
S4CS8. Students will understand important features of the process of
scientific inquiry.
Students will apply the following to inquiry learning practices:
a. Scientific investigations may take many different forms, including
observing what things are like or what is happening somewhere, collecting
specimens for analysis, and doing experiments.
b. Clear and active communication is an essential part of doing science. It
enables scientists to inform others about their work, expose their ideas to
criticism by other scientists, and stay informed about scientific discoveries
around the world.
c. Scientists use technology to increase their power to observe things and
to measure and compare things accurately.
d. Science involves many different kinds of work and engages men and
women of all ages and backgrounds.
Earth Science
S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars,
star patterns, and planets.
3
a. Recognize the physical attributes of stars in the night sky such as
number, size, color, and patterns.
3
b. Compare the similarities and differences of planets to the stars in
appearance, position, and number in the night sky.
3
c. Explain why the pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a
planet can be seen in different locations at different times.
3
d. Identify how technology is used to observe distant objects in the sky.
3
Grade 4
Correlation Chart
v
Correlation Chart
McGraw-Hill Georgia
Science
S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the
solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in
determining sequence of the phases of the moon.
3
a. Explain the day/night cycle of the earth using a model.
3
b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon.
3
c. Demonstrate the revolution of the earth around the sun and the earth’s
tilt to explain the seasonal changes.
3
d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the plants in the
solar system.
3
S4E3. Students will differentiate between the states of water and how
they relate to the water cycle and weather.
4
a. Demonstrate how water changes states from solid (ice) to liquid (water)
to gas (water vapor/steam) and changes from gas to liquid to solid.
4
b. Identify the temperatures at which water becomes a solid and at which
water becomes a gas.
4
c. Investigate how clouds are formed.
4
d. Explain the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, and precipitation).
4
e. Investigate different forms of precipitation and sky conditions (rain,
snow, sleet, hail, clouds, and fog).
4
S4E4. Students will analyze weather charts/maps and collect weather
data to predict weather events and infer patterns and seasonal changes.
5
a. Identify weather instruments and explain how each is used in gathering
weather data and making forecasts (thermometer, rain gauge, barometer,
wind vane, anemometer).
5
b. Using a weather map, identify the fronts, temperature, and precipitation
and use the information to interpret the weather conditions.
5
c. Use observations and records of weather conditions to predict weather
patterns throughout the year.
5
d. Differentiate between weather and climate.
5
S4P1. Students will investigate the nature of light using tools such as
mirrors, lenses, and prisms.
7
a. Identify materials that are transparent, opaque, and translucent.
7
b. Investigate the reflection of light using a mirror and a light source.
7
c. Identify the physical attributes of a convex lens, a concave lens, and a
prism and where each is used.
7
S4P2. Students will demonstrate how sound is produced by vibrating
objects and how sound can be varied by changing the rate of vibration.
7
a. Investigate how sound is produced.
7
b. Recognize the conditions that cause pitch to vary.
7
vi
Correlation Chart
Physical Science
Grade 4
Correlation Chart
McGraw-Hill Georgia
Science
6
a. Identify simple machines and explain their uses (lever, pulley, wedge,
inclined plane, screw, wheel and axle).
6
b. Using different size objects, observe how force affects speed and
motion.
6
c. Explain what happens to the speed or direction of an object when a
greater force than the initial one is applied.
6
d. Demonstrate the effect of gravitational force on the motion of an object.
6
Life Science
S4L1. Students will describe the roles of organisms and the flow of
energy within an ecosystem.
1
a. Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in a
community.
1
b. Demonstrate the flow of energy through a food web/food chain
beginning with sunlight and including producers, consumers, and
decomposers.
1
c. Predict how changes in the environment would affect a community
(ecosystem) of organisms.
1
d. Predict effects on a population if some of the plants or animals in the
community are scarce or if there are too many.
1
S4L2. Students will identify factors that affect the survival or extinction
of organisms such as adaptation, variation of behaviors (hibernation),
and external features (camouflage and protection).
2
a. Identify external features of organisms that allow them to survive or
reproduce better than organisms that do not have these features
(for example: camouflage, use of hibernation, protection, etc.).
2
b. Identify factors that may have led to the extinction of some organisms.
2
S4P3. Students will demonstrate the relationship between the
application of a force and the resulting change in position and
motion on an object.
Grade 4
Correlation Chart
vii
Interventions for the Georgia Standards
Georgia Standard
Key Concept Card(s)
17, 18, 21, 22
S4L2: Students will identify factors that affect the survival or extinction
of organisms such as adaptation, variation of behaviors (hibernation), and
external features (camouflage and protection).
23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
S4E1: Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars,
star patterns, and planets.
59, 60, 61, 62
S4E2: Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar
system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon.
55, 56, 57, 58
S4E3: Students will differentiate between the states of water and how they
relate to the water cycle and weather.
49, 50, 69, 70
S4E4: Students will analyze weather charts/maps and collect weather data
to predict weather events and infer patterns and seasonal changes.
47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54
S4P1: Students will investigate the nature of light using tools such as
mirrors, lenses, and prisms.
87, 88
S4P2: Students will demonstrate how sound is produced by vibrating
objects and how sound can be varied by changing the rate of vibration.
85, 86
S4P3: Students will demonstrate the relationship between the application
of a force and the resulting change in position and motion on an object.
75, 76, 77, 78, 81, 82
S4L1: Students will describe the roles of organisms and the flow of energy
within an ecosystem.
viii
Interventions for the Georgia Standards
Grade 4
Diagnostic
Test I
Name
Date
Directions: Fill in the circle next to your answer.
1. Look at the chart below.
Frog
Rock
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Does it reproduce?
Yes
No
Does it react to
changes in its
environment?
Yes
No
Does it grow?
Does it use food to
get energy?
Does it get rid of
waste?
Which is the best inference
about the information in this
chart? S4LIa, S4L1b
A
B
C
D
A rock does not need
food, but a frog does.
A frog is a living thing,
while a rock is not.
Rocks do not produce
waste.
A frog will grow, while
a rock will not.
© Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
2. James’s class is studying the
solar system and the planets
that orbit the Sun. Which
planet is closest to the Sun?
S4E2d
Grade 4
3. Which best explains
precipitation? S4E3d
A
Water vapor cools and
changes into a liquid.
B
Water falls from clouds
down to Earth.
C
Water vapor rises into
the atmosphere.
Water cools quickly
and turns into solid ice.
D
4. A student observes the
clouds on a hot summer day.
As he is watching, many
thick, black clouds develop.
He notices that they cover
the sky. Which is a likely
prediction about what will
happen next? S4E3c, S4E3e
A
Soon it will clear up and
be sunny again.
B
A thunderstorm is about
to strike the area.
C
It is about to hail and
there is a chance of
rain.
The student should
take cover from a
coming tornado.
D
A
Earth
B
Saturn
C
Mercury
D
Uranus
Georgia Standards Test Preparation
1
Diagnostic
Test I
Name
5. What happens when white
light passes through a
prism? S4P1c
A
B
C
D
Date
7. Mike drew a picture of his
house at night.
The colors separate
further.
It displays the primary
colors.
It cannot be seen by
the naked eye.
It gets completely
absorbed.
6. There are a variety of
instruments that can
measure different properties
of the air. Which tool is used
to measure the direction of
wind? S4E4a
barometer
B
thermometer
C
wind vane
D
anemometer
A
6
B
12
C
24
36
D
8. Which term describes the
formation of clouds in the
atmosphere? S4E3d
A
evaporation
B
precipitation
C
condensation
D
transpiration
A
In how many hours will
his house look like this
again? S4E2a
2
Grade 4
Diagnostic
Test I
Name
9. Tyrone predicted that he
could increase the strength
of a magnet by stacking
several magnets together.
Date
11. What causes the seasons of
the year? S4E2c
A
B
C
D
What should he do to test his
prediction? S4CS8a
A
Conduct multiple trials
and draw conclusions.
B
Remove some magnets
from the stack and
watch.
C
Place a compass near
the stack of magnets.
Construct a graph of
his data.
D
10. Which of the following
statements about sound is
true? S4P2a
Grade 4
A
A sound causes an
object to vibrate.
B
Sound can travel only
through air.
C
A sound can refract in
water.
D
A sound can reflect off
a surface.
the tilt of Earth on its
axis
the rotation of the
Moon around Earth
the spinning of Earth
on its axis
the northern and
southern hemispheres
12. Kyle wants to haul a package
up to his tree house. First,
Kyle tosses a rope over a
high branch in the tree. He
ties one end of the rope to
the package. Then he pulls
on the other end of the
rope. The rope and branch
are what kind of simple
machine? S4P3a
A
lever
B
screw
C
wheel and axel
D
pulley
3
Name
13. Look at this food web. What
might happen if the fish
population suddenly became
smaller? S4L1d
A
The penguin population
would get larger.
B
The sperm whale
population would get
larger.
C
The seal population
would get smaller.
D
The killer whale
population would get
smaller.
14. Which of these is present
on Earth but not on the
Moon? S4E2a, S4E2b
A
heat
B
water
C
craters
D
dust
Date
15. Nancy plays the guitar. What
must she do to change the
pitch of the sound coming
from her guitar? S4P2b
A
Pluck the strings very
forcefully.
B
Strum all of the strings
together.
C
Change the tightness of
one or more strings.
D
Put holes in the guitar.
16. Look at this weather map.
Which of these questions
can be answered by the
information in the map?
S4E4b, S4CS4b
A
How much pollution is
in the air?
B
What season is it in the
southern hemisphere?
C
What will the
temperature and
precipitation be today?
Is a front coming soon?
D
4
Grade 4
Diagnostic
Test I
Diagnostic
Test I
Name
17. Jill plants some tomato seeds
in her garden. She measures
the height of the plants over
7 weeks. Her results are as
follows:
Date
18. Jill started to plot her data on
a line graph. She is not done
yet, but she made a mistake.
Which of her points is
incorrectly placed? S4CS4b
week 1: 0 cm tall
week 2: 2 cm tall
week 4: 9 cm tall
week 5: 13 cm tall
week 6: 15 cm tall
week 7: 15 cm tall
Jill thinks a line graph would
best represent her data.
Which is true about line
graphs and so explains why
she is right? S4CS1a, S4CS4c
A
B
C
D
Grade 4
A line graph uses percentages to represent
data as parts of a whole.
A line graph organizes
data into columns.
A line graph presents a
comparison of different
quantities using bars.
A line graph shows the
change in one thing
over time.
cm
week 3: 5 cm tall
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
D
C
B
A
1
2
A
Point A
B
Point B
C
Point C
Point D
D
3 4 5
Weeks
6
7
19. What happens when light
reflects off an object? S4P1b
A
People can see it.
B
It is absorbed.
C
It gets refracted.
D
It bounces off and
disappears.
5
Name
20. A forest fire burns a large
part of Yellowstone National
Park. All of the old living
trees die in the fire. Only
dead tree trunks and logs
are left behind. Bluebirds
nest in the hollows of dead
trees. What is most likely to
happen in the years after the
fire? S4L1c
A
B
C
D
6
The bluebird
population will
increase.
The bluebird
population will stay the
same.
The bluebird
population will
decrease.
The trees will never
grow back.
Date
21. The Sun affects Earth in
many different ways. A
student took some notes
about her observations of
these effects.
creates winds
affects ocean currents
heats up the surface of
Earth
starts the water cycle
provides energy
How can these notes be
described? S4E2c, S4CS1b
A
B
C
D
qualitative
thoughtful
quantitative
useful
22. If the student wanted to
conduct an experiment
about the Sun, which safety
procedures should she
use? S4E2c, S4CS1d
A
wear sunglasses and
never look directly at
the Sun
B
conduct her research
inside from books and
computers
C
ask for a friend’s
research data
D
make observations and
analyze her results
Grade 4
Diagnostic
Test I
Diagnostic
Test I
Name
23. An insect looks just like a leaf
on a tree. Predators cannot
see this insect very easily.
This is an example of S4L2a
A
hibernation.
B
migration.
C
mimicry.
D
camouflage.
24. All toads need water to lay
their eggs. Some toads lay
their eggs in puddles on the
ground. One spring, there is
very little rain. What is most
likely to happen to these
toads? S4L2b
B
The toads will have
more food to eat.
C
The toads will have
fewer offspring.
D
The toads will lay their
eggs on the ground.
25. Which tool measures air
pressure? S4E4a
A
B
C
D
the anemometer
the thermometer
the barometer
the wind sock
A
The toads will be eaten
by predators.
Date
Grade 4
7
Name
Date
26. What happens when light
hits clear glass? S4P1a
28. Use the chart from question
27. How would you describe
the climate where Jasmine
lives? S4E4d
A
Most of it passes
through.
B
Most of it is reflected.
A
tropical
C
both A and B
B
polar
D
neither A nor B
C
desert
D
temperate
27. One year, Jasmine recorded
the highest temperature and
precipitation for each month.
Below is the chart she made
from her observations. S4E4c
Monthly Temperature and
Precipitation
Month
Highest
Highest
Temperature Precipitation
(Degrees
(cm)
Celsius)
January
-9.0
8.8
February
-8.5
9.6
March
-1.4
4.8
April
5.1
2.6
May
10.2
8.2
June
18.8
29.5
July
19.0
29.0
August
19.2
30.0
September
8.0
22.2
October
7.5
21.6
November
7.0
21.0
December
-8.0
8.0
29. Plants engage in the process
of photosynthesis. Which is
the best inference about this
process? S4L1b
A
B
C
D
Plants need sunlight
to produce their own
food.
Plants will continue to
grow for millions of
years.
Plants need water in
order to grow.
Plants help animals
by providing a food
source.
Diagnostic
Test I
What was the weather like in
November?
8
A
cool and rainy
B
cool and dry
C
warm and rainy
D
warm and dry
Grade 4
Diagnostic
Test I
Name
30. On which of these do the
phases of the Moon have an
affect? S4E2.b
A
the seasons
B
ocean tides
C
day and night
D
weather
31. Look at this picture.
Date
32. William is planning an
investigation of the planets.
He wants to observe them
in the night sky. Which of
these tools will he use the
most? S4E1d, S4CS3
A
a compass
B
an anemometer
C
a telescope
D
a barometer
33. How does runoff contribute
to water pollution? S4E3d
A
B
Janet is walking away from
the Sun as pictured here.
How does her shadow
look? S4E2a
A
long and to her right
B
short and directly
beneath her
C
long and in front of her
short but a little behind
her
D
Grade 4
C
D
It can flow over
pavement and carry
chemicals into water
bodies.
It can cause gutters to
back up with dry leaves
in the autumn months.
It can carry soil from
farmland into nearby
rivers and streams.
It can cause floods in
low-lying regions that
are already at risk.
9
Name
34. Cecil, Effie, and Wei-Wei
are racing scooters on a flat
playground. Cecil weighs
more than Effie. Effie
weighs more than Wei-Wei.
If the three students push
with equal force, who will
accelerate fastest? S4P3b
A
Cecil
B
Effie
C
Wei-Wei
D
They will all accelerate
at the same rate.
35. A force of 1 newton makes
an object accelerate in a
straight line heading west.
A force of 2 newtons is
suddenly applied to the
object in a different direction.
What will be the motion of
this object after the second
force is applied? S4P3c
A
10
The object will come to
a stop and then start
moving to the east.
B
The object will come to
a stop.
C
The object will keep
moving to the west.
D
The object will move in
a circle.
Date
36. The Moon has almost no
atmosphere, so an object
falling toward its surface
has no friction. What would
cause the greatest increase
in the force acting on an
object as it falls to the
Moon? S4P3d
A
increase the mass of the
object and decrease the
mass of the Moon
B
increase the mass of the
Moon and decrease the
mass of the object
C
increase the masses of
the Moon and the object
D
decrease the masses of
the Moon and the object
37. Producers benefit consumers
by S4L1a
A
dissolving rocks.
B
breaking down dead
animals.
C
providing nutrients.
absorbing oxygen.
D
Diagnostic
Test I
Grade 4
Diagnostic
Test I
Name
38. Cecilia is preparing a
presentation about how
different environments
influence the life found there.
She has taken some notes.
Deserts have few plants. The
plants there are waxy and
thick. They have thorns. Rain
forests have lots of plants.
Many animals live in rain
forests. Few animals live in
deserts. Deserts do have
some animals, however, like
snakes and lizards.
Which would best represent
Cecilia’s data in her
presentation? S4CS5
A
B
C
D
a pie chart
a table
a line graph
a bar graph
39. Thunderstorms, hurricanes,
and tornadoes are different
kinds of storms. Which
is true about all three
storms? S4E3e
Grade 4
Date
40. Look at the table below.
Mercury
Distance to the Sun
(in miles)
36,000,000
Venus
67,000,000
Earth
93,000,000
Mars
142,000,000
Planet
What is the question the
data in the above table has
answered? S4E2d
A
What planet is farthest
from the Sun?
B
What planet orbits the
Sun most often?
C
How far are the inner
planets from the Sun?
D
Which planet is
36,000,000 miles from
the Sun?
41. Ariel sees a pot of water on
the kitchen stove. The water
is bubbling and steam is
rising from the pot. Which
phrase best describes this
water? S4E3b
A
a temperature of 100
degrees Celsius
A
They all happen in the
spring.
B
a temperature of 0
degrees Celsius
B
It is best to stay inside
when they occur.
C
a very cold temperature
C
They only occur over
the ocean.
D
safe to touch
D
It is okay to watch them
all from a window.
11
Name
42. Diane is preparing a
presentation on the water
cycle and weather. She
knows that they both take
place in the atmosphere.
Which should she use to best
represent the gases in the
air? S4E3d, S4CS4b
A
B
C
D
pie chart of gases in air
line graph of gases
in air
bar graph of gases
in air
chart of gases in air
43. Lin knows there are four
seasons and that each
season has its own weather
conditions and patterns. She
wants to make a chart about
the patterns of weather.
Which shows the correct
order of weather patterns for
a typical year? S4E2c
A
B
12
cold, snowy → warm,
wet → hot, dry → cool,
crisp
warm, wet → cool, crisp
→ hot, dry → cold,
snowy
C
hot, dry → cold, snowy
→ cool, crisp → warm,
wet
D
cool, crisp → cold,
snowy → hot, dry →
warm, wet
Date
44. Yvonne looks at the stars
in the night sky through a
telescope. She sees four stars
that have different colors.
One star is blue, one is white,
one looks yellow, and the
fourth looks red. Which star
is the coolest? S4E1a
A
the white star
B
the red star
C
the blue star
D
the yellow star
45. How is the planet Jupiter
similar to the Sun? S4E1b
A
It is orange.
B
It has a ring.
C
It is a giant ball of gases.
D
It has several moons.
46. Some sailors use the patterns
of stars in the night sky to
navigate ships. What are
these patterns called? S4E1c
A
galaxies
B
congregations
C
asteroids
D
constellations
Diagnostic
Test I
Grade 4
Standard
S4L1–L2 Test
Name
Date
1. The energy in a food chain
moves from producers to
consumers to decomposers.
What role does the organism
in the drawing fulfill? S4L1a
A
producer
B
consumer
C
decomposer
D
predator
2. What kind of organism
would eat the flower in the
drawing? S4L1a
Grade 4
A
a carnivore
B
a producer
C
an herbivore
D
a decomposer
animals has physical
characteristics that would
help it to survive in a
swamp? S4L2a
A
an alligator
B
an owl
C
a bee
D
a snail
4. Jenni saw a show about
animals. She found out that
there were more animals
living in rain forests than in
temperate forests. Which
of the following is the best
explanation for the greater
number of animals in rain
forests? S4L2
F
The soil in rain forests
is dry.
B
There is less soil in rain
forests.
C
There is less water in
rain forests.
D
There is more water in
rain forests.
13
Name
5. Molly’s fourth-grade science
class is growing tomato
plants in the school garden.
They want to compare these
plants to tomato plants grown
indoors under special lights.
How should they conduct
their experiment? S4L1c, S4CS1a
A
B
Check all the plants
every morning and
evening.
Remember to water all
the plants every two
weeks.
C
Measure and record
the growth rate of the
outdoor plants every
week.
D
Measure and record the
growth rate of all the
plants every week.
6. A large building is built near
a park. For most of the day,
the shadow of the building
falls on the park. How might
this affect the plants in the
park? S4L1c
14
A
The plants will get more
sunlight.
B
The plants will get less
direct sunlight.
C
The plants will get less
water.
D
The animals in the park
will not eat the plants.
Date
7. What role in the ecosystem
does an earthworm
play? S4L1a
A
producer
B
consumer
C
decomposer
D
omnivore
8. Owls hunt for their prey at
night. Which sense best
helps owls to hunt? S4L2
A
taste
B
sight
C
smell
D
touch
Standard
S4L1–L2 Test
Grade 4
Standard
S4L1–L2 Test
Name
9. A species of frog is placed in
an environment where it has
no natural predators. What
will most likely happen in
this ecosystem? S4L1d
A
The frogs will
overpopulate and use
up resources.
B
The frogs will not
reproduce at all.
C
Plants will begin to
grow much faster.
D
Nothing will happen to
the ecosystem.
Date
11. The Tasmanian tiger was
declared extinct in 1936.
What does this tell you about
the Tasmanian tiger? S4L2b
A
The Tasmanian tiger
is well adapted to its
environment.
B
The Tasmanian tiger is
not well adapted to its
environment.
C
There are only a few
Tasmanian tigers left in
the world.
D
All Tasmanian tigers are
dead and gone forever.
10. Look at the pictures below.
resources do producers need
to begin a food chain? S4L1b
A
oxygen
B
minerals
C
sunlight
D
gases
When is this transformation
most likely to occur?
S4L1b
Grade 4
A
summer
B
spring
C
winter
D
fall
15
Standard
S4L1–L2 Test
Name
13. Scientists use fossils to learn
about organisms that lived
millions of years ago. What
are fossils? S4L2b
A
books about old living
things
B
the preserved remains
or traces of living things
C
very old living things
D
pictures of extinct
organisms
Date
16. The desert is a sandy, rocky
biome with very little rainfall.
Based on this information,
which adaptation would
benefit a desert plant? S4L2a
14. How does an omnivore get
energy to live? S4L1b
from plants only
B
from animals only
C
from plants and animals
D
from the Sun
15. How do decomposers
change their environment?
S4L1a
A
They absorb all the
pollution in the air.
B
They dissolve rocks and
minerals to create new
soil.
C
D
16
They provide the most
nutrients to consumers
that eat them.
They break down dead
material and return
nutrients to the soil.
A
thick, waxy leaves
B
many large leaves
C
a shallow root system
D
a tall, woody stem
17. A population of deer
depends on a steady supply
of food. What is most
likely to happen to the
population if the food supply
decreases? S4L1d
A
Nothing will happen.
B
The deer will compete
for food.
C
The deer will help each
other find food.
D
The deer will move to a
warmer climate.
Grade 4
A
Standard
S4L1–L2 Test
Name
18. Which of the following best
describes how some birds
survive when the weather
gets cold? S4L2
Date
20. You are walking along a
path in the forest. You come
across a rotting log covered
with tiny mushrooms. What
role do the mushrooms have
in this community? S4L1a
A
They fly to a warmer
climate.
B
They store sticks and
twigs.
A
producer
B
consumer
They grow more
feathers in the winter.
C
decomposer
D
omnivore
C
D
They hide and wait for
warm weather.
21. Look at the food chain.
19. Resources in ecosystems
are limited. Living things can
cause environmental changes
as they S4L1c
Grade 4
A
change from herbivores
to carnivores.
B
ignore changes in
climate.
C
compete for resources.
D
mimic other living
things.
What is most likely to
happen to the foxes if the
grass dies out? S4L1c
A
The foxes will find
another source of food.
B
Nothing will happen.
C
The fox population will
increase.
D
The rabbits will eat the
foxes.
17
Name
Date
22. Look at the chart Rita made
about different kinds of
animals. S4CS4
live on
land
live in
water
warmblooded
mammals
birds
amphibians
reptiles
coldblooded
A
become extinct.
B
become angry.
C
go into hiding.
D
recover.
Based on Rita’s chart, which
of the following statements
is true?
25. The life cycle of a plant
involves other living things.
How do other organisms help
plants? S4L1b
A
No warm-blooded
animals live in the water.
B
There are no coldblooded amphibians.
A
They help seedlings
grow into adult plants.
C
All of these animals live
on land.
B
D
All animals that live on
land are warm-blooded.
They help pollinate
flowers and spread
seeds.
C
They help seeds
germinate and sprout
seedlings.
D
They help produce fruit.
23. A ground squirrel survives
a grass fire. Why must the
ground squirrel move to a
new place? S4L1c
18
24. Suppose an ecosystem
changes. One kind of
organism cannot adapt to
this change. This organism is
most likely to S4L2b
26. How do worms change their
environment? S4L1a
A
to change climates
B
to find clean water and
food
A
They take in oxygen and
carbon dioxide.
C
to help other animals
B
D
to change the color of
its fur
They break down dead
things and create
tunnels.
C
They feed birds.
D
They live underground.
Grade 4
Standard
S4L1–L2 Test
Standard
S4L1–L2 Test
Name
27. From where does the energy
for most ecosystems
come? S4L1b
A
producers
B
consumers
C
decomposers
D
the Sun
Date
30. Wendy put a small potted
plant on her sunny window
sill. She took care of it,
remembering that plants
need water and sunlight to
grow. After a few weeks, this
is how the plant looked:
S4L2
28. Why do many animals in a
desert environment have
long ears? S4L2a
A
to help the animals
blend into their
environment
B
to help the animals lose
more body heat
C
to help the animals
detect water
D
to help the animals hear
when rain is coming
29. Which best describes a
behavior that occurs in
response to changes in the
environment? S4L1c
Grade 4
A
regeneration
B
fertilization
C
migration
D
imitation
about what happened?
A
The plant needed other
plants around it to
grow.
B
The plant did not get
enough sun to make
food.
C
Wendy will put this
plant in a different pot.
D
The plant got too much
water and the roots
rotted.
19
Name
31. The ash borer is a moth that
looks like a common wasp.
How does this adaptation
help the ash borer
survive? S4L2a
A
Wasps fly faster than
moths, so the ash borer
can fly faster than other
moths.
B
Wasps are stronger
than moths, so the ash
borer is stronger than
other moths.
C
Wasps see better than
other moths, so the ash
borer can see better
than other moths.
D
Wasps are dangerous
to eat, so predators of
moths will not eat the
ash borer.
32. Which group of organisms
would you most likely find in
a swamp ecosystem? S4L2a
20
Date
33. Scientists studied a
population of tree ants in a
forest. The forest is near a
large factory. At first, there
were many more brown ants
than gray ants. The factory
slowly polluted the forest.
The tree bark in the forest
changed from brown to gray.
At the end of the study,
there were more gray ants
than brown ants. What might
explain this change? S4L2a
A
The gray ants were
better adapted to the
polluted tree bark.
B
The brown ants were
killed by pollution.
C
The gray moths killed
the brown ants.
D
The scientists did not
count the number of
gray ants correctly.
34. Which changes in the
environment cause animals
to hibernate? S4L2a
A
dandelions, carp,
seagulls
B
water lilies, alligator,
algae
A
Temperatures drop and
food becomes scarce.
C
frog, deer, owl
B
D
algae, shellfish, salmon
Resources are used up
by humans.
C
Pollution dirties the air,
the water, and the land.
D
Predators no longer
hunt their prey.
Grade 4
Standard
S4L1–L2 Test
Standard
S4L1–L2 Test
Name
35. Students in Miss Unger’s
class had a contest to see
who could collect the most
aluminum cans in one
week. After a week, they
would bring the cans to
the recycling center. Cara
collected 17 cans, Shana
collected 12 cans, Brad
collected 10 cans, and Rustin
collected 25 cans. S4CS4b
Which of the following would
best display the data?
A
a bar graph
B
a pie chart
C
a line graph
D
a Venn Diagram
36. Here are two pictures of the
same octopus.
based on the octopus’s
pattern of behavior? S4L2
Grade 4
A
It was threatened by an
enemy.
B
It tightened its legs.
C
It is preparing to hunt.
D
It will swim away
quickly.
Date
37. What makes the plant in the
drawing a producer? S4L1b
A
It makes its own food
from sunlight.
B
It takes in nutrients by
eating other plants.
C
eating animals.
D
breaking down dead
and decaying matter.
38. Hawks and snakes both eat
mice. What would happen to
the ecosystem if the mice no
longer reproduced? S4L1d
A
Hawks and snakes
would eat plants.
B
The ecosystem would
attract more hawks and
snakes.
C
Hawks and snakes
would need to find
other prey.
D
The ecosystem
would be completely
destroyed.
21
Name
adaptations would be
the most useful in a polar
region? S4L2a
A
dark-colored fur
B
an extra layer of fat
C
good eyesight
D
a thin coat of fur
40. Look at the food web of
African wildlife.
What role does the zebra
play in this ecosystem? S4L1a
22
A
producer
B
consumer
C
decomposer
D
composer
Date
41.
about why a seed plant
produces fruit? S4L1b
A
fruit attracts
pollinators that help in
reproduction
B
fruit carries the seeds of
the plant
C
animals will store fruit
to eat during winter
D
animals eat fruit and
spread the plant’s seeds
42. Some small rodents survive
the winter by sleeping in
their nests. They live off of
their body fat, using very
little energy. This is an
example of S4L2a
A
hibernation
B
migration
C
mimicry
D
camouflage
Standard
S4L1–L2 Test
Grade 4
Standard
S4L1–L2 Test
Name
43. A salmon’s body helps it to
swim in fast-moving water.
Based on this fact, where
would you most likely find
salmon? S4L2
A
an ocean ecosystem
B
a swamp ecosystem
C
a river ecosystem
D
a pond ecosystem
44. The Aspen tree has a large
root system below the
ground. Scientists have
discovered that forest fires
help the Aspen’s roots grow
better. Forest fires also burn
away competing plants and
leave behind soil that is rich
in minerals. This soil is good
for growing Aspens. Which
of the following statements
best describes Aspen
trees? S4L2b
45. Jared wrote a report on
reptiles for science class.
He researched the following
facts about reptiles.
1.
Reptile skin is dry with scales or plates.
2.
Reptiles are cold-blooded animals.
3.
Reptiles are born with lungs so they can
live on land.
Based on Jared’s
research, which of the
following animals is not a
reptile? S4CS4b
A
turtle
B
lizard
C
frog
D
snake
46. The desert is a hot climate.
Some animals in the desert
stay cool because they lose
body heat through their
ears. What sort of ear shape
would be best for these
animals? S4L2a
A
They are adapted to
forest fires.
B
They can move away
from forest fires.
A
large, thin ears
B
thick, furry ears
They are endangered by
forest fires.
C
small ear holes
D
no ears at all
C
D
Grade 4
Date
They are not affected
by forest fires.
23
Standard
S4E1–E2 Test Name
Date
1. Which of these is caused by
Earth’s revolution around the
Sun? S4E2c
A
day and night
B
the lunar phases
C
the water cycle
D
the seasons
2. Which most affects the
ocean’s tides? S4E2b
A
the rotation of Earth
B
the phases of the Moon
C
the gravitational pull of
Mars
D
the apparent movement
of the Sun
3. Which statement about
telescopes is true? S4E1d
Grade 4
A
Telescopes can be used
to observe the stars and
planets.
B
Telescopes can be
used to observe a solar
eclipse.
C
Telescopes make far
away objects appear
smaller.
D
Telescopes are only
used in science labs.
4. Earth’s waters rise and fall
each day. These are called
tides. Look at the chart about
tides below.
Phase
of the
moon
Tides
Position Gravitational
of Moon pull of the
Moon and
and Sun
Sun on
Earth
1st &
weak
Moon,
cancel
3rd
Sun, and each other
quarter
Earth
out
form a
triangle
full & strong Earth,
combined
new
Sun,
Moon
Moon in
a line
Which is an inference about
the data in the chart? S4E2b
A
The Sun, Moon, and
Earth will form a
triangle this month.
B
The gravitational pull
of the Sun and Moon is
sometimes combined.
C
Tides can be predicted
and planned for.
D
Tides are strongest
when the Sun, Moon,
and Earth form a line.
25
Name
5. In the summertime, daylight
lasts for many more hours in
Alaska than it does in South
Carolina. Which best explains
this pattern? S4E2c
A
The tilt of Earth on its
axis.
B
The revolution of Earth
around the Sun.
C
The number of rotations
Earth makes each day.
D
The different phases of
the Moon.
6. Earth has a lot of water on
its surface. The Moon has
none. Which is a possible
explanation for there being
no water on the Moon? S4E2
26
A
It is too cold on the
Moon.
B
The days are so hot on
the Moon that any water
would evaporate.
C
The Moon is too close to
the Earth.
D
The surface of the Moon
is covered in craters.
Date
7.
Calendar
Month
Days in
Moon Cycle
Days in
Month
July
29
31
August
29
31
September
29
30
the data in the above chart?
S4E2b
A
July has 2 days more
in the calendar month
than in the Moon cycle.
B
There will be 30 days in
the month following
September.
C
The Moon cycle was
used as a basis for the
creation of the monthly
calendar.
D
September is the
shortest month.
8. The Moon’s orbit around
Earth has an effect on ocean
tides. Which of these best
defines the word orbit? S4E2
A
The angle at which a
sphere is tilted.
B
Objects pulled by
gravity
C
The spinning of a sphere
on an axis.
D
The path one object
takes as it moves
around another.
Grade 4
Standard
S4E1–E2 Test
Standard
S4E1–E2 Test Name
9. In what direction does the
Sun appear to travel across
the sky? S4E2a
Date
11. Mrs. Ramirez’s fourth-grade
class is studying the solar
system and the planets that
orbit the Sun. Which planet is
closest to the Sun? S4E2d
A
from east to west
B
from north to south
C
from west to east
A
Earth
D
from south to north
B
Mars
C
Mercury
D
Venus
10. Look at this picture of the
Moon.
12. There are eight planets in the
solar system. They can be
classified as inner or outer
planets, depending on their
distance from the Sun. Which
are the names of the inner
planets in order of distance
from the Sun? S4E2d
Based on the phases of the
Moon, what will it look like in
about one week? S4E2b
Grade 4
A
a very thick crescent
B
a half circle
C
nearly unchanged
D
much larger
A
Venus, Earth,
Mars, Mercury
B
Mercury, Earth,
Venus, Mars
C
Mercury, Venus,
Earth, Mars
D
Earth, Mercury,
Mars, Venus
27
Standard
S4E1–E2 Test
Name
Use the following illustration to
answer questions 13 and 14.
13. The Sun is a star. Look at its
position in the sky on this
summer morning. If you walk
toward the Sun as pictured,
in which direction are you
heading? S4E2a
Date
15. What is a light-year?
S4E1a
A
The distance light
travels in one year.
B
The time it takes for
light to travel from the
Sun to Earth.
C
The distance from the
Sun to Earth.
D
The time it takes for
Earth to make one
revolution around the
Sun.
16. Which of the following is
the result of the rotation of
Earth? S4E2a
A
the seasons
B
weather
A
north
C
day and night
B
south
D
cloud formation
C
east
D
west
28
A
short and directly
beneath you
B
long and to your right
C
short but a little behind
you
D
long and behind you
14. How will your shadow
appear as you walk toward
the Sun? S4E2a
Grade 4
Standard
S4E1–E2 Test Name
17. Earth is one of eight planets
in the solar system that orbit
the Sun. Brandon wants to
make a model of the solar
system using balls. He will
use a basketball for the Sun
and a golf ball for Earth.
Which ball should he use for
Jupiter? S4E2d
A
tennis ball
B
a marble
C
another golf ball
D
a basketball
Date
18. Which describes the tilt of
Earth’s axis in June? S4E2c
A
The North Pole points
towards the Sun.
B
The southern
hemisphere is closest
to the Sun.
C
The South Pole is
directly below the North
Pole.
D
The northern
hemisphere experiences
summer.
19. Stars are found in large
groups throughout the
universe. What are these
groups called? S4E1a
A
solar systems
B
galaxies
C
bunches
D
patterns
20. The Moon appears to shine in
the sky because of S4E2b
Grade 4
A
the Sun.
B
its own light.
C
other stars.
D
its craters.
29
Name
21. Look at the picture of a lunar
eclipse below.
Date
23. You observe two stars in
the night sky. One star looks
much brighter than the other.
What can you tell from this
observation? S4E1a
A
The brighter star gives
off more energy than
the other star.
B
The brighter star is
closer to Earth than the
other star.
C
Either A or B is possible.
You cannot tell which
star gives off more
energy from one
observation.
D
Neither A nor B is
possible.
Which statement is true?
S4E2b
A
During a lunar eclipse
the Sun casts a shadow
on Earth.
B
A lunar eclipse is
dangerous to look at
directly.
C
During a lunar eclipse
Earth casts a shadow on
the Moon.
D
A lunar eclipse cannot
happen during the
nighttime.
22. Which accurately describes
one rotation of Earth? S4E2a
30
A
365 1/4 days
B
24 hours
C
29 days
D
60 minutes
24. Which is the best location for
using a telescope? S4E1d
A
in a city
B
in a laboratory
C
in a moving vehicle
D
on a mountaintop
Standard
S4E1–E2 Test
Grade 4
Standard
S4E1–E2 Test Name
25. Carlos is looking at the stars
in the night sky. He is using
a long metal tube. On the far
end of the tube is a big lens.
Carlos is looking through a
small lens on the other end
of the tube. What tool is
Carlos using? S4E1d
A
a telescope
B
a microscope
C
binoculars
D
a space probe
26. Summer lasts from June 21
to September 22 every year.
Fall is next, from September
22 to December 21. Then it is
winter, from December 21 to
March 20. Finally it is spring,
from March 20 to June 21.
Juan is preparing a
presentation about the
seasons. Which of the
following would best display
his data? S4E2c, S4CS4b
Grade 4
A
a line graph
B
a table
C
a bar graph
D
a pie chart
Date
27. Compared to the stars, the
planets in our solar system
are S4E1b
A
closer to Earth.
B
farther away from Earth.
C
the same distance apart.
D
much smaller.
28. You are traveling in a car on
a long highway. From the
window you see a mountain
in the distance. You notice
telephone poles pass in front
of you as the car moves.
Still, the mountain seems
to stay in the same place.
Compare this experience
to looking at objects in the
night sky. Choose the letter
that best describes the
comparison. S4E1c
A
Earth is moving rapidly
through space, just like
the car.
B
The stars in the sky are
very far away. They
appear not to move, just
like the mountain.
C
The planets in our solar
system are close to
Earth. We see them
move, just like the
telephone poles.
D
All of the above.
31
Name
Use the graph to answer
questions 29 and 30.
29. Dana is observing the Moon.
She kept these notes over the
course of her observations.
September 7th: full moon
September 14th: half moon
September 22nd: new moon
September 30th: half moon
Which date on the line graph
does not match Dana’s
notes? S4CS4b, S4CS4c
Full Moon
Half Moon
New Moon
9/7
32
Date
30. When do you predict there
will be another full moon,
based on Dana’s chart?
S4E2b
A
around October 30th
B
the beginning of
November
C
the end of September
D
around October 6th
31. Lenore’s fourth-grade
science class is excited to
observe a solar eclipse.
What should Lenore’s class
do to keep their eyes safe
during the eclipse? S4CS3d
A
use sunglasses
B
never look directly at
the Sun
9/14 9/22 9/30
A
9/7
C
wear sunscreen
B
9/14
D
just observe the Moon
C
9/22
D
9/30
32. Which do all the planets
in the solar system have in
common? S4E2d
A
They are all stars.
B
They are all satellites of
the Sun.
C
They are all the same
size.
D
They all have moons.
Grade 4
Standard
S4E1–E2 Test
Standard
S4E1–E2 Test Name
33. What do the planets in
the solar system have
in common with Earth’s
Moon? S4E2
A
They are small and cold.
B
They each have craters
and mountains.
C
They reflect the light of
the Sun.
D
They have water and
oxygen.
34. Which of these differences
between Earth and the other
planets allows for living
things? S4E2d
Use the following illustration to
answer question 35.
35. Darius drew a picture of the
school playground in the
morning.
In how many hours will the
playground look like this
again? S4E2a
A
6
Earth has a thick
atmosphere.
B
12
C
24
B
Earth has one moon.
D
28
C
Earth has an iron core.
D
Earth gets energy from
the Sun.
A
Grade 4
Date
36. What is the order of the
planets, starting with
the planet closest to the
Sun? S4E1c
A
Mercury, Venus, Earth,
Jupiter, Mars, Saturn,
Neptune, Uranus
B
Mercury, Venus, Earth,
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,
Uranus, Neptune
C
Mercury, Jupiter, Earth,
Mars, Venus, Saturn,
Neptune, Uranus
D
Mercury, Earth, Venus,
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,
Uranus, Neptune
33
Name
37. During which season is the
northern hemisphere tilted
away from the Sun? S4E2a
A
summer
B
fall
C
winter
D
spring
38. Which can be safely
observed with a
telescope? S4E1d
A
the Moon
B
Earth
C
the Sun
D
microbes
39. Which best explains why the
system of eight planets is
called the solar system?
S4E2d
34
A
because they each have
a Sun
B
because the Sun heats
each of them
C
because they all orbit
the Sun
D
because the Sun is the
biggest one
Date
40. Next to the Sun, Alpha
Centauri is the closest star
to Earth. Alpha Centauri is
about 4 light-years away.
Light traveling from Alpha
Centuari takes about 4 years
to reach Earth. The Sun is
about 8 light-minutes from
Earth. How long does it take
for the Sun’s light to reach
Earth? S4E1c
A
one year
B
one month
C
one day
D
about eight minutes
constellations is TRUE?
S4E1a
A
Constellations are
named for the scientists
that study them.
B
The stars in a
constellation move
around but they
always stay in that
constellation.
C
The constellations in our
skies would look very
different if viewed from
another planet.
D
Constellations are same
no matter where in
the solar system you
observe them.
Grade 4
Standard
S4E1–E2 Test
Standard
S4E1–E2 Test Name
42.
Date
44. Which best explains why
Earth has seasons? S4E2c
Based on this picture, what is
it like in Georgia? S4E2a
A
hot and cloudy
B
rainy
C
day
D
winter
43. Based on the picture, what is
it like in Asia? S4E2a
A
cold
B
dry
C
summer
D
night
A
Earth revolves on a
tilted axis.
B
Earth orbits around the
Sun.
C
Earth is in close
proximity to the Sun.
D
Earth has oxygen in its
atmosphere.
45. Which causes the tides?
S4E2b
A
the gravitational pull
from the Sun
B
the gravitational pull
from the Moon
C
Earth’s own gravity
D
the gravity of the
ocean’s waters
46. Unlike the Sun, the planets in
our solar system S4E1b
have elliptical orbits.
B
travel through space.
C
radiate light.
D
produce heat.
A
Grade 4
35
Standard
S4E3–E4
Test
Name
Date
Directions : Fill in the circle next to your answer.
1. Clouds form as a result of
which stage of the water
cycle? S4E3c, S4E3d
A
evaporation
B
condensation
C
precipitation
D
transpiration
2. Look at the chart.
Temperature
40°
40°
RainCrop
fall
steady potato
light
rice
60°
light
potato
60°
light
rice
90°
90°
heavy
heavy
potato
rice
Rate of
growth
good
poor
very
poor
very
poor
poor
good
3. What usually happens at the
boundary between two air
masses? S4E4b
A
A front is formed and
the weather changes.
B
The cold air is
pushed down and the
temperature decreases.
C
A stationary front forms
and it rains for days.
D
The warm air is pushed
up and the temperature
rises.
4. Which statement best
explains the role of
evaporation in the water
cycle? S4E3d
the data in the chart?
A
changes into a liquid.
S4E4
B
Potatoes grow well in a
hot and wet climate.
Water falls from clouds
down to the Earth.
C
Rice won’t grow well in
a dry and hot climate.
Water vapor rises into
the atmosphere.
D
Water cools quickly and
turns into ice.
A
B
Grade 4
C
Potatoes won’t grow
well this winter.
D
Rice would not grow
well in a cold and dry
climate.
37
Standard
S4E3–E4
Test
Name
statements is true? S4E3d
Date
7. Scientists have observed that
every three to ten years, the
water off the coast of Peru
warms about 3 to 10 degrees
Fahrenheit more than usual.
This heats the air above the
ocean. How do scientists use
this information? S4E4c
A
Most of the Earth’s
water is in its vaporous
state at any given time.
B
Water vapor freezes
as it rises into the
atmosphere.
C
Earth has been
recycling the same
water for billions of
years.
A
to predict air pollution
levels
B
to trace pollution in the
ocean
Rain is the only form of
precipitation that falls
from clouds.
C
to predict changes in
weather
D
to follow shifts in ocean
temperature
D
6.
Which best describes what a
barometer measures?
S4E4a
38
A
amount of rain
B
change in air pressure
C
speed of wind
D
depth of snow fall
A
Cirrus clouds have
feathery edges.
B
Cumulus clouds are
shaped like teardrops.
C
Cirrus clouds have sharp
edges.
D
Cumulus clouds always
appear black.
Grade 4
8. Bill was watching the
clouds. How can he tell
the difference between a
cumulus cloud and a cirrus
cloud? S4E3c, S4E3e
Standard
S4E3–E4
Test
Name
9. Look at this picture of the
water cycle.
Date
11. Sharon is studying the three
basic types of clouds. Which
of these best describes how
she should carry out her
research? S4E3c, S4CS1a
A
record observations
about the sky and then
tell her teacher her
results
B
observe the sky and
record observations,
then tell her friends her
results
C
think about the topic and
talk to other students
about her ideas
D
observe the sky and
record observations,
then analyze and share
her results
What role does the Sun play
in this cycle? S4E3d
A
B
It heats the water and
causes some of it to
evaporate.
It forces precipitation
out of the clouds.
C
It causes a warm front
to move in.
D
It creates water
condensation that forms
ice crystals.
10. Which tool is used to
measure wind speed?
S4E4a
12. As water particles at the
surface of oceans and lakes
begin to move faster and
farther apart, which of the
following takes place?
S4E3d
Grade 4
A
thermometer
B
barometer
C
anemometer
D
wind sock
A
evaporation
B
condensation
C
precipitation
D
runoff
39
Name
13. Look at this weather map.
What information can be
found on this map? S4E4b
A
amount of pollen in
the air
B
temperature and
precipitation
C
D
15. Which of these does not
happen to runoff after
it falls from the sky as
precipitation? S4E3d
A
It gathers in a lake.
B
It soaks into the soil.
C
It evaporates.
D
It forms a low-lying
cloud.
16. You spill a cup of water onto
pavement on a hot summer
day. The puddle quickly
dries. What is the most likely
explanation? S4E3a
A
amount of pollution in
the air
An animal drank the
water.
B
air pressure and
weather fronts
The water soaked into
the pavement.
C
The liquid water turned
into a gas.
D
The temperature
dropped.
14. As water vapor rises in the
atmosphere, it cools and
becomes liquid water. This
process is known as S4E3d
40
Date
A
evaporation.
B
condensation.
C
transpiration.
D
precipitation.
Standard
S4E3–E4
Test
Grade 4
Standard
S4E3–E4
Test
Name
Date
17. Mudslides happen when an
area receives heavy rains and
the ground cannot soak up
all of the water. A scientist
recorded the data for four
rainstorms in the graph
below.
Storms and Amounts of Rain
50
18. Fog is the name for which
type of cloud when it lies
very close to the ground?
S4E3e
A
cirrus
B
cirrostratus
C
cumulus
D
stratus
40
30
20
10
0
Storm A
Storm B Storm C
length of storm in hours
Storm D
inches of rain
During which storm is a
mudslide most likely to
happen? S4CS4b
Storm A
B
Storm B
C
Storm C
D
Storm D
A
a hygrometer
B
a barometer
C
a rain gauge
D
an anemometer
precautions should be taken
in a thunderstorm? S4E4b
A
stand near trees
B
stay indoors
C
stand still
D
do not take a nap
A
19. Dana wants to measure
precipitation over the course
of several days. Which tool
should she use? S4E4a
Grade 4
41
Name
21. Miss Jameson is tracking a
large air mass. She wants
to present her data to her
fourth-grade science class.
Which of these would best
represent what she wants to
show them? S4E4b, S4CS4b
23. For years a small town has
had snow on January 1.
This year, no snow fell on
that day. Which is the best
explanation? S4E4d
A
a change in the climate
B
a change in the forecast
A
a line graph
C
more clouds than usual
B
a pie chart
D
C
a weather map
It will likely snow again
next January 1.
D
a road map
describes a front? S4E4b
42
Date
A
the boundary between
two air masses
B
a weather pattern that
lasts for several days
C
the boundary between
a cold air mass and a
thunderstorm
D
the location of a major
thunderstorm
24. Look at the map below. Find
New York City, Los Angeles,
and Minneapolis.
10˚F
40˚F
70˚F
this map? S4E4b
A
It is colder in
Minneapolis than it is
in New York City.
B
It is a hot day in Los
Angeles.
C
This map was made on
a day in February.
D
It is freezing in
Minneapolis today.
Grade 4
Standard
S4E3–E4
Test
Standard
S4E3–E4
Test
Name
Date
25. Jenny recorded the
temperature and humidity
for four days on a chart.
Day
Monday
Temperature Humidity
10%
59°F
Tuesday
62°F
22%
Wednesday
61°F
65%
Thursday
62°F
On Thursday it rained. What
is the best prediction for the
humidity on Thursday?
S4E3d, S4E4c
Use the following information to
answer question 27.
27. Last year, Mona’s family
observed a lot of interesting
weather. She made the
following list:
4 thunderstorms
5 blizzards
1 hurricane
1 tornado
3 heat waves
Which of these would
best represent Mona’s
observations? S4CS4b
A
22%
B
75%
C
100%
A
a pie chart
D
10%
B
a Venn diagram
C
a table
D
a line graph
26. Which storm might destroy
houses on one side of
a street but leave the
houses on the other side
untouched? S4E3e
28. The condition of the
atmosphere at a given time
and place is called S4E4d
a tornado
A
weather
B
a hurricane
B
climate
C
a blizzard
C
humidity
D
a thunderstorm
D
wind
A
Grade 4
43
Name
A
The droplets break the
cloud apart.
B
It begins to sleet.
C
The droplets fall to the
ground as snow.
D
The snow melts into
rain.
30. When is a thunderstorm
most likely to occur? S4E4c
A
after several cold days
followed by a hot day
B
after a stretch of hot
and humid weather
C
after a long period of
cold and dry weather
D
after a tornado
S4E3a
A
runoff
B
precipitation
C
condensation
D
evaporation
32. Look at this line graph about
the humidity levels from a
humid coastline to an area of
desert 200 miles inland.
80%
C
A
60%
B
40%
20%
D
0%
ce
an
50
in m
la ile
n s
15 d
0
in m
la ile
nd s
in 20
la 0
nd m
, D ile
es s
er
t
S4E3b, S4E3e
31. When water changes from a
liquid to a gas, it is called
O
29. When temperatures drop
below 0˚C (32˚F), the water
droplets that make up clouds
can freeze. What can happen
when this occurs?
Date
Humidity
Standard
S4E3–E4
Test
Location
Which point is most likely
not plotted correctly?
44
A
Point A
B
Point B
C
Point C
D
Point D
S4E3d, S4CS4b
Grade 4
Standard
S4E3–E4
Test
Name
33. Wanda wants to create a
model of a storm. Which
of these should she use to
represent a tornado? S4E3e
A
the cotton balls
B
the soda can
C
the eye dropper
D
the funnel
34. Which statement best
describes freezing? S4E3b
A
B
turns to liquid.
C
Liquid water turns to
water vapor.
D
Grade 4
Liquid water cools and
turns to ice.
Ice warms and turns to
liquid water.
Date
35. Michael wants to research
tornadoes. How could he
conduct an investigation
using appropriate safety
procedures? S4CS1d
A
watch a tornado from
indoors
B
follow the trail of a
storm using the Internet
C
follow the tornado in
a car
D
measure wind speed
and direction during a
tornado
36. Temperature, wind speed, air
pressure, and the direction of
fronts are all used in S4E4
A
climate maps.
B
weather forecasting.
C
weather changes.
D
weather patterns.
37. What usually happens to
a cumulus cloud before it
rains? S4E3e
A
It starts to break apart.
B
It becomes wispy and
feathery.
C
It forms layers.
D
It appears dark and
thick.
45
Standard
S4E3–E4
Test
Name
38.
Date
Use the following information for
questions 40 and 41.
40. Juan wants to conduct
an experiment about the
weather. He will need
tools that measure the
temperature, rainfall, and
wind direction. Which three
tools will he need? S4E4a
A
Which is a prediction
about the weather in the
region? S4E4c
a thermometer, a wind
vane, and a hygrometer
B
a barometer, a rain
gauge, and a wind sock
A
A hurricane is
approaching.
C
a wind vane, a rain
gauge, and a barometer
B
Florida was hit by an
earthquake.
D
a thermometer, a rain
gauge, and a wind vane
C
Cuba is probably
recovering from a
blizzard.
D
There will be rain for
several more days in the
west coast.
46
A
temperature
B
air pressure
C
precipitation
D
humidity
A
observe the weather,
make measurements,
and analyze his data
B
track the temperature
and rainfall every day
for a week
C
measure the rainfall and
tell his teacher about his
findings
D
write down his
observations
Grade 4
39. Which is a measure of the
amount of water vapor in the
air? S4E4d
41. What should Juan do
next? S4E4a, S4CS1a
Standard
S4E3–E4
Test
Name
clouds is true? S4E3c
A
Fog is not a cloud.
B
All clouds can produce
precipitation.
C
Cirrus clouds are the
highest clouds in the sky.
D
There is only one kind
of cloud in the sky at
a time.
B
Storm
hurricane
Location Season
Gulf Coast summer
Southern
tornado
spring
Midwest
blizzard
Northeast winter
thunderstorm West Coast summer
the data in this chart?
S4E3e
Hurricanes only happen
on the Gulf Coast.
B
rain that freezes after it
hits the ground
There will be a blizzard
this winter in New York.
C
rain that freezes as it
falls through the air
Thunderstorms affect
people in California.
D
Tornadoes can be very
dangerous.
C
a light snowfall
D
a snowfall with strong
winds
44. Which describes what
happens when a warm air
mass pushes into a cold air
mass? S4E4b
Grade 4
45. Look at this chart.
A
describes sleet? S4E3e
A
Date
A
stormy weather results
B
the temperature falls
C
the temperature rises
D
the humidity falls
46. If Tyrone wanted to make a
pie chart about last month’s
weather, what information
would he need to collect?
S4CS4b
A
the different types
of weather and the
number of days each
occurred
B
the speed of the wind
on each day
C
the specific date of each
rainstorm, thunderstorm,
and sunny day
D
the number of inches of
rain that fell
47
Standard
S4P1–P3
Test
Name
Date
1. Sound travels differently at
the top of a mountain than
at its base. How do sounds
change as you climb a
mountain? S4P2a
A
The pitch is higher
because the altitude is
higher.
B
Sound travels slower
because the air is less
dense.
C
Sound travels faster
because the air is less
dense.
D
The frequency is higher
because the altitude is
higher.
3. How does light travel?
S4P1a, S4P1b
A
in a wavy line
B
in a broken line
C
in a straight line
D
in a curved line
4. You remove the cap from
a plastic bottle. What
simple machine did you just
use? S4P3a
A
screw
B
lever
C
pulley
D
wheel and axle
2. Glass, water, and clear plastic
allow light to pass through
them. Which word best
describes these objects?
S4P1a
Grade 4
A
translucent
B
refractive
C
transparent
D
opaque
49
Name
5. Two glasses sit on a table.
One glass is full of water. The
other glass is empty. You
tap each glass gently with a
metal spoon. What do you
hear? S4P2b
A
The empty glass has a
lower pitch than the full
glass.
B
The full glass has a
lower pitch than the
empty glass.
C
D
Both glasses have the
same pitch.
The empty glass makes
no sound.
people see grass as
green? S4P1a
A
50
The grass reflects only
green light.
B
The grass absorbs green
light from the Sun.
C
Green light changes
direction when it hits
the grass.
D
The grass is opaque and
does not allow green
light through.
Date
7. What simple machine is
shown here? S4P3a
A
wedge
B
screw
C
lever
D
pulley
8. Matt kicked a ball into the
air. Which explains why the
ball eventually landed on the
ground? S4P3d
A
friction
B
speed
C
gravity
D
motion
Standard
S4P1–S4P3
Test
Grade 4
Standard
S4P1–S4P3
Test
Name
9. Kira wanted to listen to
music on her new CD player.
She plugged it into an outlet,
turned it on, and pressed
play. Which best describes
what happened? S4P2a
A
B
C
D
Electrical energy is
changed into sound
energy.
Heat energy is changed
into sound energy.
Chemical energy is
changed into sound
energy.
Mechanical energy is
changed into sound
energy.
10. You hear a bell ring. The
ringing becomes louder.
What has changed? S4P2a
A
B
C
D
Grade 4
Date
11. Archimedes was a famous
scientist who lived thousands
of years ago. He once said,
“Give me a place to stand
and a _____ long enough
and I will move the world.”
Which simple machine fills in
the blank? S4P3a
A
pulley
B
lever
C
wedge
D
wheel and axle
12. A musician plucks two
strings on a guitar. The pitch
of the first note is much
lower than the pitch of the
second note. What does this
tell you? S4P2b
A
The frequency of the
sound wave became
smaller.
The first string is
vibrating faster than the
second.
B
The wavelength of the
sound wave became
smaller.
The second string is
vibrating slower than
the first.
C
The frequency of the
sound wave became
larger.
The two strings are
vibrating at the same
rate.
D
The first string is
vibrating slower than
the second.
The amplitude of the
sound wave became
larger.
51
Standard
S4P1–S4P3
Test
Name
objects can be seen? S4P1b
A
Objects reflect light.
B
Light shines on objects.
C
Objects are made of
matter.
D
Light refracts off
objects.
14. An object is traveling in a
straight line at constant
speed. What forces are
acting on this object? S4P3c
balanced forces
B
unbalanced forces
C
strong forces
D
weak forces
describes what Newton
discovered about prisms?
S4P1c
A
They absorb white light.
B
They display infrared
light inside.
C
They convert light
energy into waves.
D
They split light into the
visible spectrum.
16. An object is traveling in a
circle at a constant speed.
What forces are acting on
this object? S4P3c
A
balanced forces
B
unbalanced forces
C
strong forces
D
weak forces
A
Date
52
Grade 4
Standard
S4P1–S4P3
Test
Name
17. Two objects of different
masses start falling from
a height at the same
time. There is no friction.
The objects fall to Earth.
Which one hits the ground
first? S4P3b, S4P3d
A
the object with more
mass
B
the object with less
mass
C
D
Both objects hit the
ground at the same
time.
Date
19. Will collected data about
how light responds to
transparent (lets 100% of
light through), translucent
(lets 40% of light through),
and opaque (lets 0% of light
through) objects. Which of
the following should Will
use to best represent this
data? S4P1a, S4CS4b
A
flow chart
B
line graph
C
bar graph
D
table
It is not possible to tell.
18. What causes the pitch of a
sound to change? S4P2b
20. Which is the best inference
about Will’s data? S4P1a
A
All of the light passes
through transparent
objects.
the frequency of the
sound wave
B
the amplitude of the
sound wave
B
No light passes through
opaque objects.
C
the speed of the sound
wave
C
D
the reflection of the
sound wave
No light will pass
through a solid piece of
metal.
D
Some light that hits
translucent objects is
reflected.
A
Grade 4
53
Standard
S4P1–S4P3
Test
Name
a true statement about
light? S4P1
A
It is made of only one
color.
B
It is made of many
colors.
C
It cannot travel through
a vacuum.
D
It cannot travel through
solids.
22. A student predicted that she
could increase the strength
of a magnet by stacking
several magnets together.
Date
23. A seesaw is what kind of
simple machine? S4P3a
A
an inclined plane
B
a wheel and axle
C
a screw
D
a lever
24. Which best describes what
happens when light reaches
translucent materials? S4P1a
A
All of the light passes
through.
B
Some light passes
through and some
bounces off in different
directions.
C
The light is reflected at
a 90 degree angle.
D
Some light bounces off
in different directions,
while some light is
absorbed.
54
A
write about her magnets
in her lab notebook
B
describe her
observations about
the magnets
C
conduct multiple trials
and draw conclusions
D
construct a graph using
another student’s data
What should the student
do to best test her
prediction? S4CS8a
Grade 4
Standard
S4P1–S4P3
Test
Name
25. What is the metric unit of
force? S4P3b
A
a Kepler
B
a Newton
C
a pound
D
a push
26. A moving region of crowded
particles followed by widely
spaced particles is S4P2a
a force.
B
a simple machine.
C
a sound wave.
D
gravity.
27. Which statement about light
is true? S4P1
A
Light has properties of
waves only.
B
Light has properties of
particles only.
C
Light has properties
of both waves and
particles.
D
Light has neither
properties of waves nor
particles.
explains how reflection
and refraction of light are
similar? S4P1b
A
both involve light
bouncing
B
both involve light being
absorbed
C
both involve only white
light
D
both involve light
bending
A
Date
Grade 4
55
Name
29. Through which material
does sound travel the
fastest? S4P2a
A
air
B
water
C
wood
D
steel
30. Mrs. Dickson wants to install
windows in her office that
will protect her privacy.
What is the best material
to have the windows made
from? S4P1a
A
clear plastic
B
clear glass
C
frosted glass
D
thin paper
31. Antonio researches how a
prism can turn white light into
the colors of the spectrum.
He finds that S4P1
56
A
only certain types of
glass prisms create the
colors.
B
each color has a
different wavelength.
C
air, not the prism,
creates the colors.
D
cubes, not prisms,
create the colors.
Date
32. Which is the best definition
of refraction? S4P1a
A
when a light wave
bends as it strikes an
object
B
when a light wave
bounces off an object
C
when a light wave
curves through a
convex lens
D
when a light wave
strikes a prism
33. Charlene wants to conduct
an experiment in which she
turns white light into colored
light. Which of these tools
should she use? S4P1c
A
a mirror
B
a magnifying glass
C
an anemometer
D
a prism
Standard
S4P1–S4P3
Test
Grade 4
Standard
S4P1–S4P3
Test
Name
34. Which is the best definition
of the visible spectrum?
S4P1
A
the colors people see
that make up white light
B
the colors of the
rainbow
C
the colors that come
out of a prism
D
the colors red, blue,
and yellow
Date
36. The block in the drawing is
sliding down a curved ramp.
There is no friction. What
will be the path of the block
when it reaches the flat
surface? S4P3b
explains why people can see
objects? S4P1
A
The pupil of the eye lets
in less light.
It will slide in a straight
line.
B
The light reflected off
objects enters the eye.
It will continue to slide
in a curve.
C
It will stop.
D
It will curve in the
opposite direction.
A
B
Grade 4
C
The lens of the eye gets
larger.
D
The objects absorb
light.
37. This is the tendency for an
object at rest to stay at rest.
It is also the tendency for an
object in motion to stay in
motion. S4P3b, S4P3d
A
gravity
B
forces
C
acceleration
D
inertia
57
Name
38. Ed is making a tally of the
colors of book bags the
students in his class have. He
breaks his data down into
percentages. The data is as
follows:
red
35%
blue
10%
green
25%
black
30%
Which would best represent
the data? S4CS4b
A
a line graph
B
a flow chart
C
a bar graph
D
a pie chart
39. Ed’s data best answers which
question? S4CS4b
58
A
How heavy?
B
How many?
C
How old?
D
How good?
Date
40. Balanced forces are acting
on an object. Which of these
statements about the object
may be TRUE? S4P3c
A
The object is moving in
a straight line.
B
The speed of the object
is changing.
C
The object is moving at
a constant speed in a
circle.
D
The object is
experiencing a net
force.
41. These drawings represent
two different sound waves.
What is true about these
sounds? S4P2b
A
One of the sounds has
a higher pitch than the
other.
B
One of the sounds is
louder than the other.
C
One of the sounds is
traveling faster than the
other.
D
They were made by
musical instruments.
Grade 4
Standard
S4P1–S4P3
Test
Standard
S4P1–S4P3
Test
Name
42. Pedro wants to make his
bedroom very quiet. What
kind of building materials
should Pedro use? S4P2a
Date
44. What can you tell from this
drawing of a car? Choose the
BEST answer. S4P3b
A
hard materials that
vibrate easily, such as
metal
B
soft materials like cloth
that do not vibrate
A
the speed of the car
B
the velocity of the car
the most expensive
materials
C
the model of the car
D
the acceleration of the
car
C
D
It does not matter what
materials he uses.
43. This force acts over a
distance and attracts all
objects to each other. Its
strength depends on the
amount of matter in the
objects and the distance
between them. S4P3d
friction
B
acceleration
C
inertia
D
gravity
A
Grade 4
59
Standard
S4P1–S4P3
Test
Name
45. Carmen plans to buy silver
on the Moon and sell it on
Earth. Silver has the same
price per unit on Earth as
it has on the Moon. What
property of silver will give
Carmen more money?
S4P3d
60
Date
46. You drop a pea into a
jar of oil. The pea falls to
the bottom of the jar at a
constant speed. What force
or forces are acting on the
pea? Choose the BEST
answer. S4P3b, S4P3c
A
gravity
A
volume
B
friction
B
speed
C
balanced forces
C
mass
D
unbalanced forces
D
weight
Grade 4
Diagnostic
Test II
Name
Date
1. Which of the following does
not orbit the Sun?
S4E2, S4E2d
A
Mars
B
Venus
C
Neptune
D
the Moon
4. Sean made this chart about
an experiment in his science
class where the students
watched a piece of ice warm
and change from a solid to a
gas on a stove.
s
(Boiling)
Ga
id
A
ducks flying north
B
a caterpillar eating a
leaf
C
a bear enters a cave
when it rains
D
a snail crawls slowly on
the pavement
3. How are all stars alike?
qu
Li
lid
(Melting)
So
an example of an organism
reacting to a signal from
their environment? S4L1c
What should he label the
x-axis and the y-axis on the
chart? S4E3a, S4CS4c
A
x-axis: time;
y-axis: temperature
B
x-axis: temperature;
y-axis: time
C
x-axis: weight;
y-axis: time
D
x-axis: temperature;
y-axis: weight
S4E1a
Grade 4
A
They are the same size.
B
They are the same color.
C
They are the same age.
D
They are all balls of hot
gases.
61
Diagnostic
Test II
Name
Date
7. Which of the following is a
difference between Earth
and the Moon? S4E2
What is the object pictured
above used to separate?
A
The Moon has no
gravity.
B
The Earth receives more
sunlight.
C
There is no water on the
Moon.
D
Stars cannot be seen
from the surface of the
Moon.
S4P1c, S4CS3
A
ultraviolet waves into
gamma waves
B
sunlight into heat
energy
C
radio waves into
electricity
D
white light into bands of
colored light
6. Which unit of measure is
best used to describe the
distance from Earth to the
Sun? S4E1
62
A
meters
B
yards
C
light-years
D
star dates
8. The good weather in a
certain ecosystem caused
an unusually large amount of
berries to grow this spring.
A certain species of bird
feeds on the berries. What
might happen because of the
increase in food? S4L1d
A
The birds will avoid the
ecosystem.
B
The birds will reproduce
less.
C
The birds will look for a
different source of food.
D
The birds' predators will
have more birds to
feed on.
Grade 4
5.
Diagnostic
Test II
Name
Date
11. Look at this food chain.
9.
The local weather station
reported that a cold front
was pushing into the area.
The image above was
displayed on the TV screen.
What is the best prediction
of the coming weather?
What is likely to happen if the
rabbit population suddenly
becomes much larger? S4L2d
A
The clover population
would decrease and
the coyote population
would increase.
B
would decrease and
would decrease.
C
would increase and
would decrease.
D
would increase and
would increase.
S4E4b, S4E4c
A
It will rain for the next
few days.
B
It will be sunny and
warm.
C
There will be a strong
thunderstorm.
D
The temperature will fall
and it will snow.
10. When light rays travel
through air and enter
water, they slow and bend.
This change in direction is
called S4P1
Grade 4
A
reflection.
B
refraction.
C
deflection.
D
diffusion.
12. If a plant is placed near a
light source it will S4L2a
A
not move at all.
B
grow toward the light.
C
grow away from the
light.
D
multiply the number of
its leaves.
63
Diagnostic
Test II
Name
15. How are all planets in the
solar system alike? S4E1b
Which planet is the fourth
closest to the Sun? S4E2d
A
Mars
B
Neptune
C
Jupiter
D
Venus
describes the range of colors
the human eye can see? S4P1
64
A
They are all balls of hot
gases.
B
They all have rocky
surfaces.
C
They are all the same
size.
D
They all orbit the Sun.
16. Looking into the night
sky, you see Mars and the
constellation Taurus. One
week later, you see that Mars
has moved. However, Taurus
is in the same place. Which
statement best explains your
observations? S4E1c
A
The stars are much
farther away than Mars,
so they appear not to
move.
A
visible light and some
microwaves
B
visible light and some
gamma rays
B
Mars is moving much
faster than the stars.
C
visible light and all
infrared waves
C
D
only visible light
Earth and the stars
move in one direction,
and Mars moves in the
other.
D
Mars is farther away
than the stars.
Grade 4
13.
Date
Diagnostic
Test II
Name
17. Edgar recorded information
about the weather in the
chart below.
Day
High
Low
Temperature Temperature
Monday
80° F
72° F
Tuesday
90° F
75° F
Wednesday
95° F
80° F
Thursday
85° F
70° F
Friday
75° F
64° F
He wants to show the
information in a graph.
Which of the following would
be best to compare the high
and low temperatures each
day? S4E4c, S4CS4b
A
a bar graph
B
a line graph
C
a pie chart
D
a flow chart
Date
19. Julia wants to know which
direction the wind is blowing.
Which tool would best help
her in her investigation?
S4E4a
A
a thermometer
B
a barometer
C
a wind vane
D
an anemometer
20. An elevator is a machine that
moves to different floors in
a building. Cables pull the
elevator up and down. Which
simple machine is most likely
to move an elevator? S4P3a
A
a lever
B
a pulley
C
a wedge
D
a screw
18. A tree falls in the forest.
There is nobody in the forest
to hear it. Does the falling
tree make a sound? Choose
the best answer. S4P2a
Grade 4
A
no, because sound has
to be heard to be real
B
no, because animals
hear sound differently
C
no, because trees do
not make sounds
D
yes, because the tree
causes a vibration
65
Name
21. Harvey pushes a
wheelbarrow. The
wheelbarrow accelerates.
Then Harvey pushes the
same wheelbarrow again.
This time, the wheelbarrow
accelerates less than it did
the first time. What can
you correctly state about
Harvey’s pushes? S4P3b
A
He pushed harder the
first time.
B
He pushed harder the
second time.
C
He used the same force
both times.
D
They would be weaker
the third time.
22. Beth noticed that her
shadow was the shortest at
around noon. What question
would she most likely ask in
a scientific investigation?
Date
23. Which best describes the
form(s) of matter present in
a cloud? S4E3c
A
solid and liquid
B
solid only
C
liquid only
D
liquid and gas
24. A new species of beetle
is introduced in an
ecosystem where it has no
natural predators. What
is the best prediction a
scientist can make about
what might happen in the
ecosystem? S4L1d
A
The beetles will
hibernate and not
appear for years.
B
The beetles may
overpopulate the
ecosystem.
C
Birds and reptiles will
disappear from the
ecosystem.
D
All consumers in the
ecosystem will starve.
S4E2a
66
A
How far is the Sun from
Earth?
B
How does the Sun’s
position in the sky affect
shadow length?
C
How does temperature
affect shadow length?
D
Are shadows longer
in the northern or
southern hemisphere?
Diagnostic
Test II
Grade 4
Diagnostic
Test II
Name
25.
Date
27. Hector made the list below
to help him identify different
types of storms. He observed
some recent severe weather
and recorded what he saw.
When the flashlight shines on
the block of wood, the light
will S4P1a
A
pass through the wood.
B
appear to be red.
C
not pass through the
wood.
D
cause the wood to burn.
26. Sam breathed on his window.
He then wrote his name on
the window. Which describes
what allowed Sam to do
this? S4E3d
Grade 4
Severe Weather Checklist
high winds
yes
snow
no
lightning
yes
funnel cloud
yes
heavy rain
yes
dark clouds
yes
about the information in this
chart? S4E3e, S4E4b
A
Hector saw dark clouds
and heavy rain.
B
Hector did not see snow
or funnel clouds.
A
runoff
C
Hector saw a tornado.
B
precipitation
D
C
evaporation
Hector saw lightning
and high winds.
D
condensation
28. Which event is most likely
to cause an organism to
become extinct? S4L2b
A
succession
B
a forest fire
C
extreme changes in
temperature
D
a sudden loss of habitat
67
Name
statements is TRUE? S4L1a
A
B
C
D
Consumers get energy
directly from sunlight.
by eating producers.
by making their own
food.
31. A book sits on a table in your
classroom. The book does
not move. Why not? S4P3d
A
There is no force acting
on the book.
B
Gravity only pulls on
falling objects.
C
The table pushes up on
the book with exactly
the same force as
gravity pulls down on
the book.
D
The book weighs very
little.
by eating decomposers.
30. One full rotation of Earth is
known as S4E2a
68
Date
A
one day.
B
a calendar year.
C
one month.
D
one season.
32. A scientist receives a large
donation toward buying
equipment to study the
Andromeda Galaxy. What
would be the best use of her
money? S4E1d, S4CS8c
A
faster Internet
connections for her
computers
B
buying an electron
microscope
C
improving the power of
her telescope
D
thicker steel walls for
her laboratory
Grade 4
Diagnostic
Test II
Diagnostic
Test II
Name
Date
35. A beam of light strikes a
mirror. The beam forms an
angle with the surface of the
mirror. At the same time,
the mirror reflects the beam.
A second angle forms from
the reflected beam and the
surface of the mirror. What
is true about these two
angles? S4P1b
33.
What do all of the pictured
organisms have in
common? S4L1a
A
They are all
decomposers.
B
They are all producers.
C
They are all plant eaters.
D
They are all consumers.
34. Leo ties a rope to a ball. He
spins the rope in a circle
above his head. What path
will the ball take if Leo
suddenly lets go of the
rope? S4P3c
A
Grade 4
It will continue to move
in a circle.
B
It will fly off in a straight
line.
C
It will fall to the ground
right away.
D
It will stop moving.
A
The striking angle
is bigger than the
reflected angle.
B
The striking angle
is smaller than the
reflected angle.
C
The two angles are the
same.
D
There is no relationship
between the angles.
36. Tides rise and fall because
of S4E2d
A
Earth’s electromagnetic
field.
B
the Sun’s solar energy.
C
the Moon’s gravitational
pull.
D
Earth’s shifting plates.
69
Name
37. You are looking at a picture
that was taken outside. In the
picture, the Sun is shining.
The ground is covered with
sand and rocks. There are
very few plants. You can see
a lizard on one of the rocks.
Which climate region are you
looking at? S4E4d
A
tropical
B
polar
C
temperate
D
desert
38. Gina filled two cups to the
brim with water. She put
Cup A on a sunny window
ledge. She put Cup B in a dark
closet. When she checked
them a week later, Cup A was
only half full, but Cup B was
almost completely full. What
is the most likely explanation
of what happened? S4E3d
A
B
The Sun’s heat caused
the water in Cup A to
evaporate.
C
The dark closet caused
Cup B to create more
water.
D
70
The dark closet caused
the water in Cup B to
freeze.
The Sun’s heat boiled
half of the water in
Cup A.
Date
39. During the winter months the
Earth is S4E2c
A
tilted closer toward the
Sun.
B
tilted farther away from
the Sun.
C
spinning slower than in
summer.
D
spinning faster than in
summer.
40. A musician plays a note
on a trumpet. Then she
plays a second note at a
higher frequency. What
is true about the second
note? S4P2b
A
It has a higher pitch
than the first note.
B
It has a lower pitch than
the first note.
C
It has the same pitch as
the first note.
D
It has a higher volume
than the first note.
41. Dennis plucks a string. The
string makes a sound. Then
Dennis slowly tightens the
string as he plucks. What
happens to the sound? S4P2b
A
The pitch gets lower.
B
The pitch gets higher.
C
The volume gets higher.
D
The volume gets lower.
Grade 4
Diagnostic
Test II
Diagnostic
Test II
Name
42.
Date
44. Which happens next after
water evaporates from the
ground? S4E3d
The phase of the Moon
pictured above S4E2b
A
is seen when the highest
tides occur.
B
is only seen once a year.
C
can be described as
waxing or waning.
D
can be described as full
or new.
43. George wants to measure
how fast the wind is blowing.
Which tool would best help
him do this? S4E4a
Grade 4
A
Clouds begin to form.
B
Rain starts to fall.
C
The air gets warmer.
D
Frost begins to form.
45. Which is one way in
which humans cause
positive changes in their
environment? S4L1c
A
driving cars that run on
fossil fuels
B
building homes over
drained swamp lands
C
planting trees to replace
ones that were cut
down
D
fishing in fresh water,
but not in salt water
46. It is snowing outside.
What is the most likely air
temperature? S4E3b
A
an anemometer
B
a barometer
A
–20 degrees Celsius
C
a thermometer
B
0 degrees Celsius
D
a weather balloon
C
10 degrees Celsius
D
30 degrees Celsius
71

Grade 4 Georgia Test Preparation Workbook - Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

Transcription

Similar documents

Free English Lessons!

Gonio, Georgia 18-25 September, 2013

Bonus ball sweepstake - Macmillan Cancer Support

golf 2016 - Georgia Bridgemen

Patterns - Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

Christchurch Hospital Map - The Royal Bournemouth and

Daily Lesson Plans - Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

Interactive Games

The tragedy of life doesn`t lie in not reaching your goal

Georgia Mancio Quartet:Quintet website