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4th Grade Science
4th Grade Science
What hunts a prey animal?
a predator
This type of rock forms from layers of sediment pressed together over time.
Sedimentary Rock
A scientist who studies rocks and Earth’s surface is called…
Geologist
Name the 5 senses
Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Touching, Tasting
What force pulls objects towards earth?
gravity
The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is called…
Weathering
What are the parts of a plant?
Roots - Stem - Leaves - Flower-Fruit
This natural process moves rock and soil from one place to another.
Erosion
Magma that reaches Earth’s surface is called…
Lava
What was the supercontinent called before it broke apart into the seven continents that we know today?
Pangaea
What is the name of the process that plants make their food?
photosynthesis
To blend in with your surroundings is called...
Camouflage
The solid outer layer of Earth where we live is called…
Crust
The function of a plant’s flower is to do this.
Reproduce
What is it called when energy is passed from one object to another?
Energy transfer
Roots help plants do these two things.
Absorb water and hold soil in place
When animals move to find better resources or find mates
Migration
When a structure helps an organism survive in its environment, it is called a(n)…
Adaptation
Maps that show mountains, valleys, and elevation are called this type of map.
Topographic Maps
What is the energy of motion called?
Kinetic energy