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1. Josh plucked a loose rubber band. It made a quiet, low-pitched sound. Next, he stretched it as tight as possible. Which sound would the tightly stretched rubber band most likely make when plucked? 3-5.8,

3-1.4

A quiet and low-pitched

B loud and high-pitched

C loud and low-pitched

D no sound at all

2. Which is formed from cooled, hardened magma? 3-3.1

F igneous rock

G lava

H sedimentary rock

I humus

3. Which of the following has a definite shape? 3-4.1

A water

B rock

C oxygen

D fog

4. Scientists found the fossil below in the desert.

Which would scientists most likely conclude after seeing this fossil? 3-3.4

F The desert didn’t have any oxygen until recently.

G The desert once only supported amphibians.

H Many types of plants once grew in the desert.

I There was once a large body of water where the desert is now.

Directions: Fill in the bubble next to your answer.

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5.

Which two forces are acting on the door in the picture above? 3-5.3, 3-1.1

A a pull and friction

B a push and gravity

C a push and magnetism

D a pull and static electricity

6. Which is not a source of fuel? 3-3.7

F wood

G coal

H oil

I clay

7. Gary will soon have a new baby brother. He is trying to predict traits that his brother will have. He has made the chart below.

Eye Color Hair Color

Grandma green brown

Grandpa blue brown

Mom brown blonde

Dad blue brown

Me green brown

Which is the best prediction that Gary can make from the chart? 3-2.1, 3-1.6

A Gary’s baby brother will have blonde hair.

B Gary’s baby brother will have blue eyes.

C Gary’s baby brother will have brown hair.

D Gary’s baby brother will have green eyes.

8. In which direction does Earth’s gravity cause objects to move? 3-5.4

F side to side

G forward and backward

H down

I up

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9. Which must be present in order for water to evaporate? 3-4.2

A heat

B light

C cold

D wind

10. Which of the following is the most likely reason why some flowers are very brightly colored? 3-2.2

F The bright colors attract animals that will spread their pollen.

G The bright colors help the flower to absorb sunlight.

H The bright colors help the plant to store water for long periods.

I The bright colors send messages to other plants.

11. Evan tossed each of these objects down a hill to see how far they would roll.

Which of the following most likely occurred? 3-5.2, 3-1.4

A The cardboard box rolled the farthest distance.

B The light bulb rolled the shortest distance.

C The soccer ball rolled the farthest distance.

D The plastic block rolled the farthest distance.

12. Which causes a slow change to occur on Earth’s surface? 3-3.8

F a landslide

G an earthquake

H a glacier melting

I a flash flood



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13. Stan and Eddie are playing a guessing game about a type of natural occurrence that can change the shape of Earth. 3-3.8, 3-1.6

Stan’s Question

Eddie’s Answer

Is it a slow change? No

Is it caused by melting snow?

No

Does it involve lava and ash?

No

Can it change the shape of a mountain?

Yes

Does it involve gravity? Yes

Does the Earth’s crust vibrate when it happens?

No

Which is the best inference that Stan can make from the information Eddie has given him? 3-3.8, 3-1.6

A Eddie is thinking of a glacier.

B Eddie is thinking of a flood.

C Eddie is thinking of an earthquake.

D Eddie is thinking of a landslide.

14. Dawn wants to compare the volume and pitch of different sized blocks by striking them. Which of the following tools would best help her with this experiment? 3-5.6, 3-1.5

F a stethoscope

G tuning forks

H two cans and a string

I a magnifying glass

15. Birds that fly south for the winter and woodchucks that hibernate are examples of 3-2.2

A adaptations for summer.

B adaptations for winter.

C learned behaviors taught in spring.

D learned behaviors taught in fall.

16. Which material would be the best insulator to use to make a handle for a pan?

3-4.3

F iron

G rubber

H glass

I plastic



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17. Mandy is conducting an experiment in which she must strike different types of large metal sheets with a heavy hammer. Which of these safety measures should she take before performing her experiment? 3-5.7, 3-1.8

A She should put in ear plugs.

B She should wear a thick coat.

C She should wear rubber gloves.

D She should wash her hands.

18. Which is true about the relationship between a frog and a fly? 3-2.5

F The frog is a decomposer and the fly is a producer.

G The frog is prey and the fly is a predator.

H The frog is a predator and the fly is prey.

I The frog is a producer and the fly is a consumer.

19. Object

Good Heat Conductor

Good Insulator

copper kettle

yes no

wool mittens

no yes

iron skillet

yes no

tin cup yes no

cotton sweater

no yes

Which is the best inference about the information in the chart? 3-4.3, 3-1.6

A Metals should only be used as insulators.

B Heat travels through metal very well.

C Materials made from cotton are not good insulators.

D Any type of clothing is a good heat conductor.

20. Which of the following does not produce heat? 3-4.4

F rubbing

G melting

H burning

I electricity



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21. Claire rolled a ball all the way across a wood floor. When Claire rolled the same ball across a carpeted floor, it only rolled a few feet before it stopped. Which of the following questions was Claire most likely trying to answer with her experiment? 3-5.3, 3-1.3

A How does gravity affect the motion of objects?

B How much force must be applied to a ball in order for it to roll?

C How does friction affect the speed and distance that an object moves?

D How are vibrations transferred from one object to another?

22. Which of the following helps worms to survive in their habitat? 3-2.3

F birds

G fish

H dead plants

I snails

23. Look at the chart below.

Mineral Identifi cation Key

Does it only come in one color?

no

Does it leave a dark streak?

no

Is it diffi cult to scratch? yes

Does it have a shiny luster?

yes

Which mineral does the chart most likely describe? 3-3.2, 3-1.1

A talc

B quartz

C gold

D pyrite

24. Which is true about ponds? 3-3.5

F They contain fresh water.

G They contain salt water.

H They provide a home for amphibians only.

I They dry up in summer and appear in the fall.



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25. Paulo performed the same experiment at two different times of the year:

January Experiment

August Experiment

1. I breathed on a window.

2. A 9-inch circle of moisture droplets formed on window.

3. I wrote my name in the moisture droplets.

1. I breathed on a window.

2. A 2-inch circle of moisture droplets formed on window.

3. The moisture droplets disap-peared before I could write my name in them.

Which is the best inference about the information in the chart? 3-4.2, 3-1.7

A Paulo could write his name in January, but not in August.

B Moisture droplets formed on the window in both months.

C The circle Paulo created in January was much larger than the one in August.

D More condensation formed in January because there was a larger difference between the outdoor and indoor temperatures.

26. Which event is most likely to happen in a habitat because of a drought? 3-2.4

F an earthquake

G a volcano

H renewed plant growth

I a wildfire

27. Which is true of an object that makes a high-pitched sound?

3-5.8

A It must be a musical instrument.

B It must also be very loud.

C It vibrates very slowly.

D It vibrates very quickly.

28. Which is not part of a habitat that helps plants survive? 3-2.3

F water

G wind

H dust

I sunlight



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29. Eva has a block of wood, and she would like to measure its mass. Which tool would best help her with this task? 3-4.1, 3-1.5

A a tape measure

B a balance

C a yardstick

D a graduated cylinder full of water

30. Which are traits shared by all amphibians? 3-2.1, 3-1.1

F They live part of the time on land and part of the time in water.

G They start life on land and live in water as adults.

H They care for their young and they breathe through lungs.

I They have sharp claws and thick, leathery skin.

31.

The above picture shows which of the following?

3-3.3

A limestone

B an imprint

C a mold

D metamorphic rock

32. Which makes the sound with the highest pitch? 3-5.6

F a mooing cow

G a chirping sparrow

H a barking hound dog

I a growling lion



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33. Which are two properties of a plant’s roots? 3-2.2, 3-1.1

A They take in water and hold the plant in place.

B They absorb sunlight and make food.

C They take in oxygen and hold the plant upright.

D They hold the leaves upright and absorb sunlight.

34.

The above picture shows

3-3.5, 3-1.6

F a lake.

G a pond.

H an ocean.

I a river.

35. Which will most likely happen if a tree in a forest becomes diseased? 3-2.4

A The disease will spread to other trees.

B It will die and other plants will grow in its place.

C The disease will spread to animals that live in it.

D It will become stronger while fighting the disease.

36. Which best describes how introducing a new plant to a habitat might be harmful? 3-2.4

F It will die and decomposers will have to break it down.

G It will take food and water away from other plants.

H It will attract new animals to the area.

I It will cause other plants to grow faster in competition.



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37. Mary had three identical plants, which she labeled Plant A, Plant B, and Plant C. Over the course of two weeks, she did an experiment. Mary didn’t water Plant A at all. She gave Plant B a little water every day. Twice a day, she watered Plant C so much that water pooled on top of the soil and ran out the bottom of the pot. Which question was Mary most likely trying to answer with her experiment? 3-2.4, 3-1.3

A What nutrients do plants need in order to survive?

B How does photosynthesis work?

C How are plants affected by a change in their habitat?

D How do plants absorb sunlight in the shade?

38.

The above picture shows which landform? 3-3.6

F a mountain

G a cavern

H a volcano

I a canyon

39. Which stage in an insect’s life cycle comes right after the pupa stage? 3-2.1, 3-1.2

A egg

B larva

C adult

D metamorphosis

40. Which of the following happens when an object begins to vibrate? 3-5.5

F It changes direction.

G It exerts a force on another object.

H It falls to the ground.

I It makes a sound.



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41. Janelle wants to study how fast the heat from very hot water warms different materials. Which of the following safety measures should she take before beginning her study? 3-4.3,

3-1.8

A She should wash her hands in soapy water.

B She should find an adult to help her heat the water.

C She should put on loose-fitting clothing.

D She should ask several friends to help her with the study.

42. Wayne’s hands are cold. Which of the following would best help him to warm them? 3-4.4

F Hold them above his head.

G Shake them in the air.

H Spread his fingers far apart.

I Rub them together.

43. Which of the following is a producer? 3-2.5

A algae

B fish

C worms

D cows

44. Look at the picture below.

Which best describes the position of the jelly beans in relation to the jar? 3-5.1

F The jelly beans are crowded together.

G The jelly beans are above the lid.

H The jelly beans are inside of the jar.

I The jelly beans are beneath the glass.



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1. Which of the following is the first phase of a plant’s life cycle? 3-2.1, 3-1.2

A Roots grow down into the soil.

B A seed germinates in the soil.

C A stem pushes up through the soil.

D Leaves drop onto the ground.

2. An arctic fox’s coat changes color to blend into its surroundings. This is an example of 3-2.2

F hibernation.

G camouflage.

H locomotion.

I mimicry.

3. Which statement is true about plants? 3-2.3

A They do not need animals.

B They get nutrients from their environment.

C They depend on humans to help them grow.

D They can grow in any environment.

4. Amy observed how the acorns fell from the oak tree in her backyard.

One year later, the same area looks like this:

Which of the following is the best inference about what happened? 3-2.2, 3-1.6

F The new tree will grow to be as large as the first tree.

G Both trees must be cut down.

H Both of the trees have leaves.

I The squirrel buried an acorn that grew into a new tree.


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5. Tia made this chart about animals and their babies.

chicken hatches from egg

dog born live

fi sh

Which belongs in the blank box of Tia’s chart? 3-2.1, 3-1.6

A hatches from egg

B born live

C changes into a pupa

D becomes a tadpole

6. What will most likely happen to animals during a drought? 3-2.4, 3-1.4

F They will all survive with little water.

G They will try to find new sources of water.

H They will all die without help from humans.

I None will survive.

7. Which of the following best describes how dogs and horses are similar? 3-2.1, 3-1.1

A They are mammals and emerge from cocoons.

B They are mammals and are born live.

C They are born live and do not look like their parents.

D They are born live and do not need care from their mothers.

8. In food chains, fungi and bacteria are usually 3-2.5

F producers.

G consumers.

H decomposers.

I not included.



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9. A plant needs high humidity and very warm temperatures to grow. Where would the plant have the best chance at survival?

3-2.3

A desert

B tundra

C rain forest

D mountain

10. In food chains, plants are 3-2.1

F producers.

G consumers.

H decomposers.

I not included.

11. A hummingbird’s long beak helps it get nectar. This is an example of 3-2.3

A camouflage.

B tropism.

C adaptation.

D hibernation.

12. Mr. Jacoby’s class went to the zoo. The class researched the number of eggs laid by different reptiles.

ReptileNumber of Eggs Laid

broad-headed skink 12

green anole 1

alligator 32

corn snake 21

The class wants to create a poster that shows how the number of eggs each reptile laid compares to the number of eggs laid by the other animals. Which of the following would best display this data? 3-2.1, 3-1.6

F flow chart

G bar graph

H Venn diagram

I pie chart



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13. Sarah’s mother gave her a plant.

After a dry, hot period of two weeks, the plant looked like this:


A The plant did not get enough oxygen.

B The plant did not get enough water.

C The plant used up all the nutrients in the soil.

D The plant did not receive enough sunlight.

14. Which of the following is the name for a young frog? 3-2.1

F seedling

G tadpole

H chick

I pupa

15. In a forest food chain, a rabbit eats clover and a hawk eats rabbits. Which of the following is true? 3-2.5

A the rabbit is a producer, the hawk is a consumer

B the rabbit is a consumer, the hawk is a decomposer

C both are consumers

D both are producers

16. Which of the following is true about animals in a changing habitat? 3-2.4

F All will adapt to changes.

G None will adapt to changes.

H Some will adapt to changes, others will die.

I Some will change the habitiat, none will adapt.



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17.

flowers

leaves

stem

roots

Which part of the plant makes seeds? 3-2.1

A roots

B stem

C leaves

D flowers

18. A giraffe’s long neck helps it to 3-2.2

F move faster.

G hide from predators.

H get food.

I sleep better.

19. A habitat has warm summers and very cold winters. There are many trees and caves in this habitat. Which animal would most likely live there? 3-2.3

A a buffalo

B a coyote

C a bear

D a rattlesnake

20. A swamp is being destroyed so that a new power plant can be built. What will most likely happen to the birds in the swamp? 3-2.4, 3-1.4

F All the birds will die.

G All the birds will remain.

H Most of the birds will leave to find a new home.

I Most of the birds will adapt and live close to the power plant.



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21. An animal is active at night and can survive with little water. Which habitat is it most likely to live in? 3-2.2

A a grassland

B a forest

C a desert

D a tundra

22. Which best describes the transformation that most amphibians and insects go through? 3-2.1

F germination

G hibernation

H mimicry

I metamorphosis

23. Cheetahs run very fast in order to catch their prey. Which of the following is the best reason that a grassland is a good habitat for the cheetah? 3-2.3

A Animals can make burrows.

B Insects can feed on the grass.

C Animals graze on the flat plains.

D Wildflowers bloom there.

24. Ms. Mendel’s class planted two plants. Plant A was placed in the sun, and Plant B was placed in the closet. Both plants received the same amount of water.

A B

One week later, the plants looked like this:

A B


F Plant A received more oxygen.

G Plant B did not get enough light.

H Plant A was given more water.

I Plant B normally grows in the desert.



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25.

Which best describes what these animals have in common? 3-2.1, 3-1.1

A They are warm-blooded animals that lay eggs.

B They are cold-blooded animals that are protected by a shell.

C They are animals whose young look exactly like their parents.

D They are animals whose young develop outside the female.

26. Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators? 3-2.2

F It changes color.

G It has sharp quills.

H It moves very quickly.

I It makes a very loud noise.

27. Which of the following is placed in this order: producers, consumers, and decomposers? 3-2.5, 3-1.2

A grass, fungi, mouse

B plants, rabbit, insects

C frogs, algae, bacteria

D worm, flower, hawk

28. What does a tadpole need in order to survive? 3-2.3

F its mother to protect it

G soil that is rich in nutrients

H a habitat with salt water

I a habitat with fresh water



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29. Janet created this table about the organisms that live near her local pond.

Pond Food Chain

worms decomposer

grass producer

hawk consumer

fi sh consumer

producer

Which belongs in the blank box of Janet’s chart? 3-2.5, 3-1.6

A algae

B tadpole

C mushroom

D cactus

30. A seed growing into a tree is most like the changes in which of the following? 3-2.1

F a house being built

G a toy robot being put together

H cake batter changing into cake in a hot oven

I a human child growing into an adult

31. Which of the following is true about most plants? 3-2.2

A They need metals in order to survive.

B They are consumers.

C They will grow towards light.

D They can survive in polluted habitats.

32. Scientists found a fossil of a fish in a very dry area of land. What might be an explanation for their discovery? 3-2.4

F Fish once lived on land.

G The fossil was placed there by someone else.

H The habitat has changed over many centuries.

I The habitat will soon be flooded.



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33. What would most likely happen to a salt water fish placed in fresh water? 3-2.4, 3-1.4

A It would reproduce very quickly.

B It would grow special fins.

C It would start feeding on new plants.

D It would die.

34. Janette planted a lima bean seed and recorded its growth in the chart below.

Bean Plant Growth

Week Height in Centimeters

Week 1 2.5 cm

Week 2 4.5 cm

Week 3 8.4 cm

Week 4 9.5 cm

Week 5 10.0 cm

Which of the following would best show the plant’s growth pattern over time? 3-2.1, 3-1.6

F a flow chart

G a line graph

H a pie chart

I a Venn diagram

35. If snakes and owls both eat mice, then they are both 3-2.5

A producers.

B consumers.

C decomposers.

D mammals.

36. Which is the best reason why sedge grass is important to turtles? 3-2.3

F The grass grows in the mud that the turtles walk through.

G The grass is food for the insects that the turtles eat.

H The grass grows in fresh water where the turtles live.

I The grass hides frogs that live near the turtles.



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37. Chrissy takes two different plants and gives them the same amount of soil, light, and water. One of the plants dies, while the other stays healthy. What is the best inference that can be made about her experiment? 3-2.4, 3-1.7

A She used two identical plants.

B One plant did not need any sunlight.

C One plant needed oxygen to grow.

D The plants are from different habitats.

38. Which of the following is true of birds, reptiles, and fish? 3-2.1

F They all use only lungs to breathe.

G They all eat only plants.

H They all live under water.

I They all hatch from eggs.

39. What does a ladybug larva change into in the next stage of its life cycle? 3-2.1, 3-1.2

A an egg

B a pupa

C a worm

D an adult

40.

Which completes the food chain? 3-2.5, 3-1.2

F tree

G snake

H zebra

I tiger



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41. Which helps desert animals stay cool? 3-2.2

A small ears and fat bodies

B large ears and pale colors

C long legs and large eyes

D short legs and small eyes

42. What must animals do to survive after a forest fire? 3-2.4

F They must move or change their habits.

G They must reproduce rapidly.

H They must not eat for as long as possible.

I They must stay away from all plants.

43. Nina created this chart about a habitat she was studying.

hot and humid

soil is not very rich

many plants

animals, birds, and insects

Which animal would you most likely find in this habitat? 3-2.3, 3-1.6

A a zebra

B a bear

C a lamb

D a monkey

44. The frogs that a snake eats have nearly all died from a disease in the habitat that they live in. What will the snake most likely do to survive in the habitat? 3-2.4, 3-1.4

F begin to lay eggs

G hunt at night

H find new prey

I learn to eat plants



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1. Which is a nonrenewable resource? 3-3.7

A trees

B coal

C soil

D water

2.

The substances shown above are all 3-3.1, 3-1.1

F metals and nonliving.

G minerals and nonliving.

H metals and solids.

I minerals and fossils.

3. Which of the following contains salt water? 3-3.5

A a river

B a stream

C an ocean

D a pond

4. Tiny bits of rock and once-living plants and animals fell to the bottom of a lake long ago.

Many years later, the lake looks like this.


F The sediment will not continue to collect on the lake’s floor.

G Some plants are growing beneath the water’s surface.

H The lake no longer has any living things.

I Nonliving and once-living particles were squeezed together and became rock.


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5. Soil is made of 3-3.1

A glass, water, and minerals.

B metals, minerals, and rocks.

C rocks, clay, and sand.

D rock, minerals, and decayed matter.

6. Sarah wants to illustrate an island on her map. What must she draw? 3-3.6

F land surrounded by water on three sides

G land surrounded by water on all sides

H land that borders water on its coast

I land where fresh water meets the ocean

7. Which of the following can rapidly change Earth’s surface? 3-3.8

A deposition

B weathering

C earthquakes

B frost

8. Justin conducted research and made a chart.

Question about mineral Answer

Does it make a dark streak? No

Is it colorful? No

Is it shiny? Yes

Can it be scratched? No

Which of the following does the chart most likely describe? 3-3.2, 3-1.6

F graphite

G diamond

H talc

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9. Sedimentary rock forms 3-3.1

A when meteors fall to Earth.

B when magma cools.

C in layers.

D in the core of Earth.

10. A large boulder slowly becomes smaller over hundreds of years. How did this rock change in size? 3-3.8, 3.1.3

F people broke it down

G animals scratched at it

H plants used up its minerals

I wind and rain eroded it

11. Patricia made a chart about energy resources for her report.

Energy Resources

coalwindgasoline

oilsolar powernatural gas

Which are renewable energy resources from Patricia’s chart? 3-3.7

A coal and solar power

B solar power and wind

C gasoline and oil

D natural gas and wind

12. Which of the following best describes a glacier? 3-3.5

F frozen salt water

G water found underground

H flowing fresh water

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13. Which of the following is a fossil fuel that is burned for energy? 3-3.7

A solar power

B hydroelectricity

C oil

D wood

14. In a study of erosion, scientists recorded the height of a hill between the years 1985 and 2005.

Year Height in Meters

1985 110.6

1990 110.1

1995 109.8

2000 109.6

2005 108.3

Which of the following would best show how the height of the hill changed over time? 3-3.8, 3-1.6

F a line graph

G a Venn diagram

H a pie chart

I a flow chart

15.

Which of the following best describes Item A? 3-3.3

A an imprint

B a mold

C a cast

D a mineral

16. Which is formed when magma cools and hardens? 3-3.1

F igneous rock

G metamorphic rock

H sedimentary rock

I molten rock



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Which of the following best describes why the fields are shaped this way? 3-3.8, 3-1.6

A to prevent animals from eating their crops

B to prevent the soil from turning into limestone

C to prevent the soil from becoming too hot

D to prevent the soil from eroding

18. Which is true about soil with a thick layer of topsoil? 3-3.1

F It is rich in humus.

G It is rich in acidic chemicals.

H It is not good for growing plants.

I It does not contain minerals.

19. Charlotte is drawing a landform that was carved out by a river many years ago. Which landform is she illustrating? 3-3.6

A mountain

B volcano

C canyon

D island

20. A scientist found a fossil of a fish in an area of dry land. What inference can the scientist make about her discovery? 3-3.4

F Someone placed the fossil in the dry area.

G The dry area was once covered by water.

H Fish used to live on dry land.

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21. The following minerals are listed from least hard to most hard.

Hardness Mineral

1 talc

2 gypsum

3 calcite

4 fl uorite

5 apatite

6 feldspar

7 quartz

8 topaz

9 corundum

10 diamond

A mineral can scratch calcite and fluorite, but not quartz. The mineral is most likely 3-3.2, 3-1.6

A talc

B gypsum

C apatite

D topaz

22. An insect was trapped in amber millions of years ago. What is true about this fossil? 3-3.3

F The insect is decaying.

G The insect is still alive.

H The insect has been preserved.

I The insect will spin a cocoon.

23. EnergySource

Percent of All Energy Sources

coal 40%

hydro (water power) 3%

other 57%

Total 100%

Kai wants to create a graph that compares the percentage of energy from coal compared to the percentage of energy from all other sources. Using the information in the above chart, which of the following would best display this data? 3-3.7, 3-1.6

A a flow chart

B a pie graph

C a line graph

D a bar graph

24. Which of the following resources is a fossil fuel? 3-3.7

F the Sun

G moving water

H natural gas

I wind



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25. A large body of salt water is called a(n) 3-3.5

A ocean.

B glacier.

C lake.

D river.

26. Eric is studying famous monuments from around the world.

The above monuments are made from which of the following? 3-3.7, 3-1.6

F iron

G rocks

H clay

I glaciers

27. Which is a resource that is used to grow plants? 3-3.7

A rocks

B coal

C fossils

D soil

28. Which statement about fresh water is true? 3-3.5

F Most of Earth’s water is fresh water.

G Fresh water is only found below the ground.

H Fresh water is a limited resource.

I Fish cannot live in fresh water.



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29. Grace’s chart shows the answers to a guessing game about a certain rock.

Question about rock Answer

Did it form from melted rock? Yes

Does it have stripes? No

Does it have small grains? Yes

Did it form at the bottom of a lake?

No

Which of the following does Grace’s chart describe? 3-3.1, 3-1.6

A sedimentary rock

B iron

C metamorphic rock

D igneous rock

30. Which is true of all minerals? 3-3.2

F They can be identified by their properties.

G They can be identified based on color only.

H They have the same texture.

I They are the same size and shape.

31. A canyon can be described as 3-3.6

A land with steep sides and a pointed top.

B land with steep sides and a flat top.

C a deep valley with steep sides.

D low land between small hills.

32. There is a large pile of rocks and soil at the base of a mountain. What most likely caused this change? 3-3.8

F weathering

G a flood

H erosion

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33. Which of the following helps to form soil? 3-3.8

A sunlight

B weathering

C fossils

D pollution

34. Which must take place before water is piped to people in cities? 3-3.5, 3-1.2

F Water must be stored in an underground well.

G Water must be cleaned at a water treatment plant.

H Water must have minerals and fertilizers added to it.

I Water must be heated by the Sun.

35. Which of the following is not a natural resource? 3-3.7

A electricity

B water

C air

D plants

36. Rocks: Old and New

Old Squeezed and Heated New

shale slate

limestone marble

slate schist

granite gneiss

José finds a rock in his yard called gneiss. What did the gneiss used to be? 3-3.1, 3-1.2

F shale

G limestone

H slate

I granite



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37. Doris is doing research for her report.

What should Doris title this diagram? 3-3.1, 3-1.6

A How Bricks Are Made From Shells

B Why Shells Contain Limestone

C Where Limestone Is Found

D How Limestone Is Formed

38. Fossils of grasses from 24 million years ago could reveal that 3-3.4

F an area was covered in water.

G an area was hot and wet.

H an area was dry and cool.

I an area had no life.

39. Which is an effect of erosion? 3-3.8

A rock is formed

B rock is carried away

C soil is enriched

D fossil fuels are created

40. Long ago, an insect died on top of a sediment layer.

Today, the insect can still be seen in this form.

Which is the best inference about what happened? 3-3.3, 3-1.6

F The fossil disappeared as wind and rain weathered it.

G The insect was crushed by another animal.

H The insect was buried by sediment that turned into rock.

I The fossil imprint looks exactly like the original insect.



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groundwater,atmosphere,lakes 1%

glaciers 2%

oceans 97%

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41.

Which best describes how these windmills are useful? 3-3.7, 3-1.6

A They store water for plants.

B They prevent soil erosion.

C They filter sunlight.

D They capture wind to create electricity.

42. Which of these might contain actual animal remains? 3-3.3

F a model

G an imprint

H a piece of amber

I a cast

43. A handful of soil has a reddish color and holds a lot of water. It is most likely 3-3.1

A clay.

B loam.

C silt.

D humus.

44.

What can you infer from the data in the above chart? 3-3.5, 3-1.6

F The groundwater supply will never run out.

G Most of Earth’s water is salt water.

H Half of Earth’s water is frozen.

I Glaciers are made of salt water.



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1. When a substance melts it 3-4.2

A changes from a solid to a liquid.

B changes from a liquid to a solid.

C changes from a liquid to a gas.

D changes from a gas to a liquid.

2. A substance has a definite shape and the particles that make up the substance are held tightly together. The substance is most likely a

3-4.1, 3-1.1

F solid.

G liquid.

H gas.

I gel.

3.

Shirley’s father used wood and matches to start this campfire. The campfire produces 3-4.4, 3-1.1

A magnetic energy and heat energy.

B solar energy and light energy.

C light energy and heat energy.

D static electricity and heat energy.

4. Why does a metal spoon left in a mug of hot cocoa become warm? 3-4.3

F Metal is a conductor.

G Metal is an insulator.

H Metal produces its own heat.

I Metal warms from static electricity.



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5. Rita and Michael are playing a guessing game about an object.

Is it a solid? yes

Is it made out of metal? no

Does it conduct heat? no

Is it soft or hard? soft

Which of the following is most likely Michael’s object? 3-4.3, 3-1.6

A rubber ball

B glass plate

C paper bag

D wool mittens

6. Lauren’s class is observing a substance that is a solid, but it does not melt into a liquid. The substance is very cold and turns from a solid to a gas. Lauren’s teacher should use which of the following to handle the substance? 3-4.2, 3-1.5

F graduated cylinder and meter tape

G safety goggles and matches

H tweezers and beakers

I forceps and thick gloves

7. Which of the following does not produce heat? 3-4.4

A rubbing two sticks together

B electricity flowing through a lightbulb

C striking a match

D a magnet picking up paperclips

8. The water droplets on the outside of a glass of iced tea on a hot day form because of 3-4.2

F evaporation.

G condensation.

H freezing.

I melting.



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9. When energy makes the particles in a liquid begin to move faster and faster, the liquid will 3-4.2

A freeze.

B melt.

C boil.

D sublimate.

10. A scientist has three beakers filled with equal amounts of three different liquids. He heats each of the liquids until bubbles begin to appear and measures the temperature of each liquid.

What question is the scientist most likely trying to answer? 3-4.2, 3-1.3

F What kind of beaker heats the fastest?

G Will the color of liquids change when heated?

H How much does water vapor weigh?

I What is the boiling point of the three substances?

11. A substance does not have a definite shape, weighs very little, and fills up a container. The substance is most likely 3-4.1, 3-1.1

A vinegar.

B mercury.

C helium.

D sand.

12. Veronica stirred her warm tea quickly with a metal spoon, then she put the spoon against Duncan’s hand. Why was Duncan startled? 3-4.3

F The spoon was warm because it is a conductor.

G The spoon was warm because it is an insulator.

H The spoon gave off a charge because it produces static electricity.

I The spoon was cold because it is made of metal.



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13. Which of the following statements about matter is true? 3-4.1

A All matter is visible to the naked eye.

B All matter takes up space.

C Only solids are considered to be matter.

D Only gases are weightless.

14. Which of the following statements about heat energy is true? 3-4.4

F Heat always moves from a warmer object to a cooler object.

G Heat always moves from a cooler object to a warmer object.

H Heat always moves from an object with a static charge to one without a static charge.

I Heat always moves from magnetic objects with to nonmagnetic objects.

15. copper conductor

fiberglass insulator

aluminum conductor

insulator

Which of the following best completes the chart? 3-4.3, 3-1.6

A brass

B steel

C glass

D rubber

16. Which is the best tool to measure the volume of a liquid? 3-4.1, 3-1.5

F pan balance

G forceps

H graduated cylinder

I test tube



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17. Where does Earth receive most of its heat energy from? 3-4.4

A Earth’s molten core

B the Moon

C the Sun

D gases in the atmosphere

18. Which of the following is an example of an insulator that an animal uses? 3-4.3

F a fish’s gills

G a cat’s claws

H a dog’s fur

I an owl’s eyes

19. When liquid water is placed into a freezer, the particles move 3-4.1

A slower and closer together.

B faster and farther apart.

C slower and farther apart.

D faster and closer together.

20.

What is most likely going to happen next? 3-4.2, 3-1.4

F The puddle will get bigger.

G A cloud will form from the puddle.

H The puddle will evaporate.

I The sun will cause the puddle to condense into dew.



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21. Sheila is throwing a New Year’s Eve Party. What kind of cups should she use to serve coffee to her guests so that they will not burn their hands? 3-4.3

A plastic

B glass

C metal

D foam

22.

If an ice cube is placed in a pot that is heated, what will happen after it has melted? 3-4.2, 3-1.2

F It will crystallize.

G It will condense.

H It will boil.

I It will sublimate.

23. What do a toaster, a light-bulb, and an electric blanket all have in common? 3-4.4

A They are all insulators.

B They all generate magnetic energy.

C They all generate heat energy.

D They are all made from organic materials.

24. A substance has no definite shape or volume and takes the shape of the container that it is put in. The substance is a 3-4.1, 3-1.2

F solid.

G liquid.

H gas.

I metal.



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25. Properties of Substance X

metal

liquid

used in thermometers

Which of the following is Substance X? 3-4.1, 3-1.1

A gold

B silver

C iron

D mercury

26. Which of the following is an example of a person using an insulator? 3-4.3

F Rita uses the light switch.

G Chuck stirs his coffee with a spoon.

H Alice uses a hair dryer.

I Karen wraps a blanket around herself.

27. If the ice cubes in a glass of iced tea have particles that are tightly packed together, then the particles in the tea will be 3-4.1

A even more tightly packed.

B less tightly packed.

C moving extremely fast.

D not moving at all.

28. Water boils at around 3-4.2

F 10° C.

G 100° C.

H 32° C.

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29. Which statement about particles is true? 3-4.1

A The particles in a liquid are more closely packed together than the particles in a solid.

B The particles in a gas have more energy than those in a liquid.

C The particles in a solid have more energy than the particles in a liquid or a gas.

D The particles in a gas are more closely packed together than the particles in a solid.

30. Which statement about frozen water is true? 3-4.2

F It takes up less space than liquid water.

G It takes up more space than liquid water.

H Its particles have more energy than boiling water.

I Its particles have more energy than liquid water.

31.

Lightning is an example of 3-4.4

A heat energy.

B wind energy.

C positive energy.

D negative energy.

32. Which of the following prevents heat from escaping a house during the winter? 3-4.3

F circuit breaker

G conductors

H insulation

I outlets



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33. All matter is made of 3-4.1

A several elements.

B dense molecules.

C atoms.

D compounds.

34. Copper and aluminum are both 3-4.3

F insulators.

G precious metals.

H conductors.

I nonmetals.

35. The handle of a frying pan can be warm even though it is not close to a heat source. This occurs because the metal in the pan is a good 3-4.3

A material.

B property.

C conductor.

D insulator.

36. Lemonade that is placed in a freezer will 3-4.2, 3-1.4

F melt.

G evaporate.

H boil.

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37.

Which of the following may be used to measure the amount of liquid water in a glass? 3-4.2, 3-1.5

A a scale

B a beaker

C a meter tape

D tweezers

38. Johnny rubbed two sticks together for one minute. Rubbing the sticks together created

F cold.

G light.

H electricity.

I heat.

39. What effect does temperature have on the rate of evaporation? 3-4.1

A As temperature increases, evaporation increases.

B As temperature decreases, evaporation increases.

C As temperature increases, evaporation stops.

D As temperature decreases, evaporation begins.

40. Which is the best tool to measure the weight of a solid? 3-4.1, 3-1.5

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H tweezers

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41. Which of the following is a property of a gas? 3-4.1

A tightly packed particles

B no shape

C definite size

D flows easily

42. On a sunny day, which of the following objects would most likely heat up the most? 3-4.3

F a wooden bat

G a jump rope

H a metal bat

I a plastic bowl

43. Heat passes easily from 3-4.3

A a stove to a metal pan.

B a lightbulb to a stove.

C a metal pan to a refrigerator.

D a refrigerator to a stove.

44. wood solid

salt water liquid

gas

Which of the following best completes the chart?

3-4.1, 3-1.1

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G rock

H juice

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1. Guitar string plucked

Sound wave produced

Sound reaches ear

Which belongs in the blank box? 3-5.5, 3-1.6

A sound wave absorbs light energy

B sound wave travels through the air

C sound wave multiplies in strength

D sound wave travels in straight line

2. Which two pieces of information are needed to determine the speed of an object? 3-5.2

F how far and how much time

G how far and in what direction

H how far and how many

I how far and time of day

3. Which requires the most energy to push? 3-5.3

A a rubber ball

B a baseball

C a soccer ball

D a bowling ball

4. An object that vibrates slowly 3-5.8

F has a low pitch.

G has a high pitch.

H is often very thin.

I is often very short in length.


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5.

Which lists the correct order of sounds from the highest pitch to the lowest pitch? 3-5.6, 3-1.2

A truck horn, bird song, drum hit

B bird song, drum hit, truck horn,

C drum hit, bird song, truck horn

D truck horn, drum hit, bird song

6. Which lists the correct order of sounds from the loudest to softest? 3-5.6, 3-1.2

F truck horn, bird song, drum hit

G bird song, drum hit, truck horn

H drum hit, bird song, truck horn

I truck horn, drum hit, bird song

7. Tony is practicing his clarinet. If Sharon takes a sheet of wax paper and places it at the end of Tony’s clarinet, what will happen? 3-5.5, 3-1.4

A There will be no sound made.

B The wax paper will become very hot.

C The wax paper will vibrate.

D The clarinet will become louder.

8. If a plane is flying east, what direction is gravity acting on the plane? 3-5.4

F pushing it east

G pulling it west

H pushing it up

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9. If Brian adjusts the speed on the electric fan from LOW to HIGH, the sound of the fan will 3-5.8

A get lower in pitch.

B get higher in pitch.

C remain the same.

D become silent.

10. A scientist has to use heavy machinery to crack a certain substance. What should she do to protect her hearing?

3-5.7, 3-1.8

F cover her ears with her hands

G use cotton balls

H use earplugs

I listen to soft music

11.

Which words can be used to describe where the puppy is in this picture?

3-5.1, 3-1.6

A above, inside of, left

B on top of, north, behind

C below, right, next

D in front of, left, west

12. Which of the following statements about gravity is true? 3-5.3

F The more mass an object has, the more gravity pulls on it.

G The more mass an object has, the less gravity pulls on it.

H Mass is not affected by gravity.

I Mass has an unpredictable affect on gravity.



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13.

The wire used in pianos gets thinner as the keys move to the right of a keyboard. Which of the following keys in the picture makes the sound with the highest pitch? 3-5.6, 3-1.6

A C

B D

C E

D F

14. Which of the following words cannot be used to describe an object’s position? 3-5.1

F inside of

G beneath

H to the right of

I day after tomorrow

15. ball thrown in the air

girl jumping rope

airplane fl ying

bird gliding

Which of the following statements is true about the items in the list? 3-5.4

A gravity does not affect the bird

B gravity helps push the ball upward

C gravity has the least affect on the plane

D gravity pulls each toward Earth

16. Helena is attending a concert. Her seat is in the back row of the auditorium. If she walks closer to the stage, the music will 3-5.7

F get softer.

G get louder.

H sound the same.

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17. A plane flying east travels 100 miles. A car traveling east also travels 100 miles. Which is true about the plane and the car? 3-5.2

A They both are not affected by gravity.

B They both travel the same distance in the same direction.

C They both travel at the same speed in the same direction.

D They both have the same mass.

18. Tamika has one rubber block and one plastic lock that are the same size. She strikes both blocks and the plastic block produces a higher pitched sound. What might be an explanation for this? 3-5.6, 3-1.7

F Rubber vibrates more than plastic.

G Plastic vibrates more than rubber.

H Rubber converts the energy into heat.

I Plastic converts the energy into static electricity.

19.

Greg struck a tuning fork and brought it near a sheet of aluminum foil. What will happen to the aluminum foil? 3-5.5, 3-1.4

A It will get warm.

B It will get brighter.

C It will tear.

D It will vibrate.

20. Which of the following would be easiest to push if it ran out of gas? 3-5.3, 3-1.4

F a large minivan

G a small compact car

H a truck and trailer

I a bus



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21. Which of the following words can be used to best describe the speed and direction of an object? 3-5.2

A inside of, seconds

B tomorrow, kilometers

C beneath, east

D south, miles per hour

22.

Wallace and Veronica attached aluminum cans together with string. When Wallace speaks into one end, Veronica can hear him on the other. Why does this happen? 3-5.5

F Electricity flows through the string.

G Radio waves are made by the cans.

H Vibrations are carried across the string.

I Echoes are created by the cans.

23. Which of the following tells how fast an airplane is going? 3-5.2

A gravity

B speed

C direction

D force

24. What vibrates when a person plays a violin? 3-5.5

F the violin’s case

G the violin bow

H the person’s hand

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25. Which of the following has the highest pitch? 3-5.6

A a 5-inch string

B a 10-inch string

C a 14-inch string

D a 24-inch string

26.

A thicker cello string vibrates slowly and produces a 3-5.8

F fast pitch.

G lower pitch.

H higher pitch.

I slow pitch.

27. A car is traveling down a road. The car’s engine dies. The car will most likey

3-5.2, 3-1.4

A move sideways.

B go backward.

C slow to a stop.

D speed up.

28. A scientist is recording footage of a hummingbird and a pigeon flying. The hummingbird’s wings flap much faster than the pigeon’s. When she listens to the recording, what will she most likely discover?

3-5.8, 3-1.4

F The pigeon’s wings make no sound.

G The hummingbird’s wings make no sound.

H The hummingbird’s wings produce a higher pitched sound.

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29. What is a vibration that spreads away from a vibrating object called? 3-5.5

A compression

B a shortwave

C a sound wave

D a woodwind

30. A sound can be made louder by 3-5.7

F increasing the amount of surface that vibrates.

G decreasing the amount of surface that vibrates.

H changing the direction of the sound wave.

I not changing the direction of the sound wave.

31. A push or a pull can change an object’s 3-5.3

A weight.

B mass.

C force.

D motion.

32. Which of the following describes volume? 3-5.7

F how high pitched or low pitched a sound is

G a sound’s loudness or softness

H one vibration per second

I the number of times an object vibrates



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33. sound wave produced

guitar string plucked

sound reaches ear

guitar string vibrates

Look at the chart. Put the items in the chart in the correct order. What happens second? 3-5.5, 3-1.2

A sound wave produced

B guitar string plucked

C sound reaches ear

D guitar string vibrates

34. What force pulls an object to the ground? 3-5.4

F acceleration

G inertia

H gravity

I resistance

35. A student is going to make a musical instrument using a plastic cup, a ruler, and a rubber band that vibrates when plucked. What should the student wear to protect herself? 3-5.5, 3-1.8

A a helmet

B gloves

C goggles

D an apron

36. A short sound wave produces 3-5.8

F a loud sound.

G no sound.

H a lower-pitched sound.

I a higher-pitched sound.



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37. The more mass an object has, 3-5.4

A the weaker its force.

B the greater its force.

C the greater its gravitational pull.

D the weaker its gravitational pull.

38. What do the following words describe? 3-5.1

above

inside of

underneath

on top of

F the distance of an object

G the mass of an object

H the weight of an object

I the position of an object

39. Which of the following animals produces the lowest pitch? 3-5.6, 3-1.6

Sound Frequencies Producedby Some Organisms

0Human Bat Song-

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A human

B bat

C dolphin

D songbird

40. Sound waves travel through all of the following except 3-5.5

F liquids.

G solids.

H gases.

I a vacuum.



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41. How can a person change the pitch of a stringed instrument? 3-5.6

A tighten the strings

B loosen the strings

C undo the strings

D cut the strings

42. Four cars are traveling at the same speed. Which car will travel the fastest? 3-5.3

F small car

G medium-sized car

H large car

I giant car

43. If a chair is positioned in the middle of the room and a ball is 20 centimeters below the chair, the chair is 3-5.1

A below the ball.

B inside of the ball.

C underneath the ball.

D above the ball.

44. Charles is sitting on a swing. Margo pushes Charles’s swing. The swing will most likely 3-5.3

F move faster.

G move slower.

H stop moving.

I break.



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1. Which of the following covers most of Earth’s surface? 3-3.5

A rivers

B mountains

C oceans

D lakes

2.

The animal shown in the picture above is a(n) 3-2.5

F producer.

G consumer.

H decomposer.

I abiotic factor.

3. Which of the following is true about liquids? 3-4.1, 3-1.1

A They take the shape of their containers and freeze when cooled.

B They take the shape of their containers and evaporate when cooled.

C They have a definite shape and sublimate.

D They have a definite shape and can be broken into pieces.

4. Which tool would be best to use to find the amount of silt collected in a water sample? 3-3.1, 3-1.5

F meter tape

G forceps

H graduated cylinder

I graduated syringe


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5. Gneiss, slate, and schist are types of rocks that were formed from other rocks. These three rocks are examples of 3-3.1

A igneous rocks.

B sedimentary rocks.

C metamorphic rocks.

D magnetized rocks.

6.

Which of the following explains how webbed feet help ducks to survive? 3-2.2

F They allow ducks to fly faster.

G They help ducks to shred their food.

H They help ducks to swim.

I They help ducks to walk long distances.

7. Ollie drops a ball from a height of 5 feet. If Ollie were to drop the same ball from a height of 10 feet, then the force of gravity pulling the ball down 3-5.4, 3-1.3

A would be less.

B would be greater.

C would be the same.

D would not be present.

8. Which of the following lists the order in which an ice cube changes state when it is heated in a pot on the stove? 3-4.2, 3-1.2

F boiling, condensing, melting

G boiling, melting, evaporating

H melting, boiling, evaporating

I melting, condensing, boiling



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9. Scientists found fossils of a tropical plant in a desert area. What can the scientists infer about the environment long ago? 3-3.4, 3-1.3

A There was more water available.

B There was less water available.

C Temperatures were much cooler.

D It has remained the same.

10. Serena wants to investigate the effect a species of bird will have on the fish population in her local pond. Which question should she answer in her investigation? 3-2.4, 3-1.3

F How does the birds’ color help them hide?

G What do the birds eat?

H Do the birds know how to swim?

I Where do the birds build their nests?

11.

Jeremy left his metal spoon in the mug of hot chocolate. A few minutes later, the handle of the spoon was warm. The metal spoon is a good 3-4.3

A insulator.

B conductor.

C magnet.

D electrical current.

12. A camper rubs two sticks of wood together until smoke begins to form. Heat is generated due to 3-4.4

F static electricity.

G friction.

H radiation.

I electromagnetism.



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13. Kelly observes the sound of a helicopter’s blades as they begin to accelerate. When the vibrations increase, 3-5.8, 3-1.1

A the pitch and volume will increase.

B the pitch and volume will decrease.

C the pitch will increase, but the volume will decrease.

D the pitch will decrease, but the volume will increase.

14. Shawna is making a model of a volcano. What should she label the substance that erupts from the volcano?

3-3.6

F helium

G boiling water

H lava

I wet sand

15. Terence created a chart about ways to produce heat.

hands rubbing

wood

Which of the following best completes the chart? 3-4.4,

3-1.6

A digging

B holding

C burning

D uncovering

16. A scientist is investigating an unknown mineral. As a safety precaution, what should he never do in this investigation? 3-3.2, 3-1.8

F use another mineral to scratch it

G see if the mineral leaves a streak

H compare its taste to that of another mineral

I check to see if the mineral is magnetic



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17. Tanya usually plays her cello in a small room. When she plays it outdoors, the sound of her cello seems to be 3-5.7, 3-1.4

A softer.

B louder.

C the same.

D almost silent.

18. Which of the following produces a sound with the highest pitch? 3-5.6

F

G

H

I

19. Which is true about all consumers? 3-2.5

A They eat other organisms.

B They make food.

C They eat grass.

D They live in ponds.

20. Stefanie and Karl put equal amounts of two different clear liquids into the freezer. After one hour, Stefanie’s liquid is almost all frozen, but Karl’s liquid is only beginning to freeze. What could explain their results? 3-4.2, 3-1.7

F Water does not always freeze at the same temperature.

G Water was not used in either liquid.

H One liquid was tap water, the other was bottled water.

I One liquid was salt water, the other was tap water.



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21.

Pam strikes a tuning fork on the edge of the desk and places it in a pot of water. What will happen to the water? 3-5.5, 3-1.4

A The water will boil due to the heat generated.

B The water will move due to the vibrations.

C The water will change colors due to a chemical reaction.

D All the water will evaporate.

22. Which words would Sheila most likely use to describe where her desk is in the classroom? 3-5.1

F above, outside, inside

G left, right, behind

H east, west, degrees

I miles, days, below

23. Brown bears hibernate in the winter, and a fox’s fur changes color. These are examples of 3-2.2

A life cycle changes.

B decomposition.

C adaptations.

D reproduction.

24. A scientist is conducting an experiment using very hot liquids. What type of tool can she safely hold while conducting her experiment? 3-4.3, 3-1.8

F glass test tube

G rubber clamp

H steel stirrer

I copper bowl



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Use the following chart for questions 25 and 26.

The following minerals are listed from least hard to most hard.

Hardness Mineral

1 talc

2 gypsum

3 calcite

4 fl uorite

5 apatite

6 feldspar

7 quartz

8 topaz

9 corundum

10 diamond

25. A mineral can scratch quartz but cannot scratch corundum. The mineral is most likely 3-3.2, 3-1.6

A fluorite.

B apatite.

C feldspar.

D topaz.

26. If a copper penny can scratch gypsum, then a copper penny is certain to scratch 3-3.2, 3-1.6

F talc.

G calcite.

H fluorite.

I apatite.

27. If two teams pull on a rope in opposite directions and neither team moves, then

3-5.3

A forces are unbalanced.

B forces are balanced.

C gravity is unequal.

D gravity has no effect.

28. Which of the following are characteristics of coal?

3-3.7, 3-1.1

F fossil fuel, renewable resource

G fossil fuel, nonrenewable resource

H natural resource, made from sand

I natural resource, made from metals



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29.

Which land feature does the arrow point to in the picture above? 3-3.6

A canyon

B volcano

C plateau

D valley

30. If Bruce is biking west at 12 mph, which of the following would help him to travel faster? 3-5.2

F wind blowing east at 10 mph

G wind blowing west at 10 mph

H wind blowing north at 10 mph

I wind blowing south at 10 mph

31. If a recent drought has caused all the grass in a plain to die, which of the following will most likely happen? 3-2.4, 3-1.3

A All consumers will die.

B Some consumers will die, others will leave.

C All decomposers will die.

D There will be no effect on consumers and decomposers.

32. Barbara has a rubber ball, a feather, and a book. She drops the items one at a time from the same height, looks at her stopwatch, and writes down her data. Which question is she most likely trying to answer?

3-5.4, 3-1.3

F How high do objects bounce when dropped from the same height?

G How fast do different objects fall from the same height?

H How much do objects weigh at different heights?

I How is the accuracy of a stopwatch measured?



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33. Cassie wants to plant her seeds in a type of soil that has the most nutrients. Which of the following should she use? 3-3.1

A humus

B clay

C sand

D silt

34. Which of the following will move the greatest distance? 3-5.3

F strong push on a 10 kg block

G strong pull on a 5 kg block

H weak push on a 25 kg block

I weak pull on a 15 kg block

35. The plants in a tropical rain forest depend on which of these characteristics for their survival? 3-2.3

A hot, dry weather

B warm, damp weather

C cold, dry weather

D cold, damp weather

36. Mallorie wants to measure the pitch of three different strings that are 10 cm, 15 cm, and 20 cm long.

10 cm

15 cm

20 cm

What will Mallorie most likely find when she plucks the strings? 3-5.6, 3-1.4

F The 10 cm string has the highest pitch.

G The 15 cm string has the highest pitch.

H The 20 cm string has the highest pitch.

I All the strings have the same pitch.



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37.

The picture shown above is a stage in the life cycle of a butterfly called the 3-2.1

A pupa.

B larva.

C egg.

D worm.

38. The animals in a desert have adapted to which of the following conditions? 3-2.3

F hot, dry weather

G hot, damp weather

H cold, dry weather

I cold, damp weather

39. Which of the following will increase the volume of a drum being played? 3-5.7

A using less energy to hit the drum

B using more energy to hit the drum

C loosening the drum skin

D placing a thick layer of rubber over the drum

40. Tyrese and Sandra both did an experiment where they grew plants. Both students used the same amount of soil, water, and sunlight. Tyrese’s plant began to grow, but Sandra’s plant did not. What is the most likely explanation for this ? 3-2.1,

3-1.7

F The water was contaminated.

G Sandra’s plant did not get enough soil.

H There was too much sunlight.

I Sandra’s seeds were damaged.



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41. An unknown substance is shiny, weighs about 20 grams, and breaks apart when it is hit with a heavy tool. The substance is most likely 3-4.1, 3-1.1

A a liquid such as mercury.

B a gas such as neon.

C a solid such as quartz.

D a mixture such as concrete.

42.

Which of the following is most likely true about the picture above? 3-3.3, 3-1.1

F It is a fossil of an herbivore.

G It is a fossil of a carnivore.

H It is a skull of an endangered herbivore.

I It is a skull of an endangered carnivore.

43. Walter is giving a bus driver directions to the local public school. Which words should he use to describe the school’s location? 3-5.1

A above, inside of, underneath

B tomorrow, underneath, inches

C kilometers, on top of, week

D miles, next to, right

44. A scientist wants to research what happens to the plants and animals in an area that has experienced a landslide. What question is she most likely to research? 3-3.8, 3-1.3

F Can plants support consumers after a landslide?

G How much soil is moved by a landslide?

H Is there more air pollution after a landslide?

I Do animals develop camouflage after a landslide?



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