What force pulls objects toward the ground?
A. Friction
B. Gravity
C. Magnetism
D. Electricity
B. Gravity
What does history teach us about?
A. The future
B. The past
C. Science
D. Math
B. The past
“Max put on his coat before going outside. Snow covered the ground.”
Why did Max put on his coat?
A. He was tired
B. It was cold
C. He was going swimming
D. He wanted to play inside
B. It was cold
“A large area of land surrounded by water on three sides is called a ____.”
A. Island
B. Mountain
C. River
D. Valley
A. Island
Which word means to share something with someone?”
A. Take
B. Give
C. Run
D. Hide
B. Give
What causes day and night on Earth?
A. The Earth moves around the sun
B. The Earth spins on its axis
C. The moon moves
D. Clouds block the sun
B. The Earth spins on its axis
What is a rule made by a community called?
A. A game
B. A law
C. A story
D. A job
B. A law
“The sun went down, and the sky became dark.”
What time of day is it?
A. Morning
B. Afternoon
C. Night
D. Noon
C. Night
“Water that is smaller than an ocean is called a ____.”
A. River
B. Lake
C. Continent
D. Desert
B. Lake
“Which word means happy?”
A. Sad
B. Angry
C. Glad
D. Sleepy
C. Glad
Which landform is a large area of flat land?
A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plain
D. Hill
C. Plain
Which holiday celebrates the birthday of the United States?
A. Thanksgiving
B. Independence Day
C. Memorial Day
D. Veterans Day
B. Independence Day
“Jake practiced spelling words every night. On Friday, he got a perfect score on his test.”
Why did Jake do well on his test?
A. He guessed
B. He studied regularly
C. The test was easy
D. He got help during the test
B. He studied regularly
“A place where people live and work together is called a ____.”
A. Continent
B. Community
C. Country
D. Ocean
B. Community
“Which word means to watch or notice carefully?”
A. Observe
B. Forget
C. Ignore
D. Cover
A. Observe
Which tool helps you see very small objects?
A. Telescope
B. Microscope
C. Binoculars
D. Compass
B. Microscope
What document explains the freedoms of the American people?
A. The Mayflower
B. The Declaration of Independence
C. The Pledge of Allegiance
D. The Star-Spangled Banner
B. The Declaration of Independence
“The clouds grew dark, and strong winds began to blow. Soon, rain poured down.”
What kind of weather is being described?
A. Snowstorm
B. Thunderstorm
C. Heat wave
D. Fog
B. Thunderstorm
“Which ocean is the biggest?”
A. Atlantic
B. Pacific
C. Indian
D. Arctic
B. Pacific
“Which word means to find something new?”
A. Discover
B. Lose
C. Forget
D. Hide
A. Discover
What should a scientist do first in an experiment?
A. Write the results
B. Ask a question
C. Share conclusions
D. Change materials
B. Ask a question
Why did Native American tribes move from place to place?
A. To find food and resources
B. To build cities
C. To explore oceans
D. To avoid learning
A. To find food and resources
“The museum was closing soon, so the family moved quickly through the exhibits.”
Why did the family move quickly?
A. They were tired
B. The museum was closing
C. They were bored
D. The exhibits were small
B. The museum was closing
“Mount Everest is the tallest ____ in the world.”
A. Valley
B. Mountain
C. Hill
D. Plateau
B. Mountain
“Which word means careful and paying attention?”
A. Careless
B. Thoughtful
C. Rushed
D. Loud
B. Thoughtful