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In the temperate forests of China, the
red panda and the giant panda are
part of the same food web. Both rely
directly on bamboo for energy.
Which statement describes the
pandas in this food web?
F. Producers
G. Decomposers
H. Primary consumers
J. Secondary consumers
H. Primary consumers
Amanda tested toy car tires to see which would go down a ramp the most slowly.
She found that the tire that caused the most friction moved down the ramp the
most slowly.
Which properties did the tires that moved the most slowly have?
A. Round shape and a smooth material
B. Round shape and a rough material
C. Oval shape and a smooth material
D. Oval shape and a rough material
D. Oval shape and a rough material
Amanda tested toy car tires to see which would go down a ramp the most slowly.
She found that the tire that caused the most friction moved down the ramp the
most slowly.
Which properties did the tires that moved the most slowly have?
A. Round shape and a smooth material
B. Round shape and a rough material
C. Oval shape and a smooth material
D. Oval shape and a rough material
D. Oval shape and a rough material
Many species of birds are born with
a small, toothlike structure called an
egg tooth at the end of the beak.
A few days after the bird is born,
it loses this structure.
How does the egg tooth help the
species survive?
F. The egg tooth helps the bird hatch
through its egg.
G. The egg tooth helps the bird
attack its first prey.
H. The egg tooth helps the bird eat
its first meal.
J. The egg tooth helps the bird
defend itself.
F. The egg tooth helps the bird hatch
through its egg.
Most of the water used in the United States is for farming and agriculture. Much of
that water is wasted by evaporation, leaking pipes, and runoff. One plan for limiting
this waste is to capture the runoff from the fields and reuse it as drinking water.
Which statement explains whether this plan is appropriate for conserving water?
F. This is appropriate because it decreases the total amount of water used.
G. This is not appropriate because the runoff is needed by other organisms.
H. This is not appropriate because the runoff could contain harmful chemicals.
J. This is appropriate because it provides water and has no effect on the fields.
H. This is not appropriate because the runoff could contain harmful chemicals.
Terrance decides to perform a second
experiment by changing the surface
material that the ramp is made of but
keeping the ramp height the same.
Which material will slow the speed of
the ball?
F. Glass
G. Plastic
H. Wood
J. Sandpaper
J. Sandpaper
Which of these describes the location of the sun?
A. At the center of the solar system
B. Between Earth and the moon
C. Between the inner and outer planets
D. On the outer edge of the solar system
A. At the center of the solar system
Dylan found a rock that contains fossils of ancient ferns.
Which type of rock did Dylan find?
A. Igneous
B. Magma
C. Metamorphic
D. Sedimentary
D. Sedimentary
Erin pours a mixture of sand and salt
into a glass of warm water. She waits
a few minutes and looks at the glass.
Which outcome will Erin observe?
F. Salt dissolves in the water.
G. Salt is transparent in a liquid.
H. Salt evaporates from the water.
J. Salt chemically combines with
sand.
F. Salt dissolves in the water.
Rita knows that bamboo plants grow
and reproduce quickly in her area.
However, this year the bamboo plants
are not reproducing. She concludes
that they are not getting enough
water.
Which statement describes another
possible explanation for why the
bamboo is not reproducing quickly?
A. Lack of wind to pollinate the
bamboo
B. Lack of male bamboo plants in the
area
C. Lack of animals to pollinate the
bamboo
D. Lack of space for the roots to
spread out
D. Lack of space for the roots to
spread out
Angelina wakes up on a sunny but
cool day and can choose to wear a
T-shirt in one of the following four
colors:
• Black
• Pink
• White
• Yellow
She decides to wear the black T-shirt
because it will take in more of the
sun’s light than the other T-shirts.
Which property of light is Angelina
using to stay warm?
A. Absorption
B. Brightness
C. Reflection
D. Refraction
A. Absorption
American scientist Thomas Francis researched Type A influenza, which is the virus
that causes the flu. Francis was trying to develop a cure and discovered another kind
of influenza called Type B. Type B is less common than Type A and is found almost
exclusively in humans.
Which of these is the benefit of discovering that there is more than one type of
influenza?
F. People may spread the illness more slowly.
G. People will be able to avoid getting the illness.
H. Scientists may find a cure faster for other types of illnesses.
J. Scientists can identify the illness faster by its own symptoms.
J. Scientists can identify the illness faster by its own symptoms.
Eduardo found an object in a nearby lake.
Which of these must Eduardo find in the object for it to be identified as a living
organism?
F. Blood
G. Cells
H. Heart
J. Skin
G. Cells
Stan needs to line the walls of his
garage so he can use it as a practice
studio for his band.
Why should he choose to line the
walls with panels made from cork
rather than panels made from
aluminum or wood?
A. Cork is harder than aluminum or
wood.
B. Cork is denser than aluminum or
wood.
C. Cork insulates sound better than
aluminum or wood.
D. Cork conducts sound better than
aluminum or wood.
C. Cork insulates sound better than
aluminum or wood.
In which way do dams manage water
resources?
A. Prevent flooding by a river
B. Prevent pollution from reaching
a river
C. Reduce soil erosion along sides of
a river
D. Reduce the runoff of fertilizers
into a river
A. Prevent flooding by a river
. Anita has a small sample of an
unknown element that she is trying
to identify. Anita divides the mass of
the sample by its volume.
Which property of matter is Anita
using to identify the element?
A. Weight
B. Density
C. Texture
D. Freezing point
B. Density
Kareem wants to dissolve rock salt in
a glass of water at room temperature.
Which process will speed up the time
it takes for the salt to dissolve?
A. Add hot water to the glass.
B. Add cold water to the glass.
C. Pour the water into a larger
container.
D. Pour the water into a smaller
container.
A. Add hot water to the glass.
Jessica wants to measure the
temperature outside.
Which tool and unit of measure will
she use for this task?
F. A stopwatch in seconds
G. A rain gauge in millimeters
H. A thermometer in degrees Celsius
J. An anemometer in kilometers per
hour
H. A thermometer in degrees Celsius
Justine and Teresa are each pushing separate boxes across the same floor. The boxes
are the same shape, but Justine’s box is twice the mass of Teresa’s box. Teresa sets her
box in motion by applying a force of 35 newtons (N).
Which force does Justine need to apply to set her box in motion?
F. 18 N
G. 35 N
H. 70 N
J. 140 N
H. 70 N
Which material is a mineral?
A. Diamond
B. Fossil
C Shale
D. Silt
A. Diamond
A company makes machines that factories use to burn plant and animal waste.
The heat from the machines is used to make different products.
Which of these environmental problems is this machine helping to solve?
A. Reducing the use of fresh water
B. Conserving fossil fuel resources
C. Increasing chemicals released into the air
D. Improving air quality by decreasing oxygen use
B. Conserving fossil fuel resources
Which statement describes asexual and sexual reproduction?
A. Asexual is one part of sexual reproduction.
B. Sexual reproduction happens before asexual.
C. Asexual needs one parent, and sexual needs two parents.
D. Sexual happens only in animals, and asexual happens only in plants.
C. Asexual needs one parent, and sexual needs two parents.
Sand and salt are placed in the bottom
of a beaker filled with water. The
beaker is heated, and the water is
stirred.
What will happen to the salt and
sand?
F. The sand and salt will settle to the
bottom.
G. The sand and salt will dissolve in
the water.
H. The salt will dissolve, and the sand
will settle.
J. The sand will evaporate, and the
salt will dissolve.
H. The salt will dissolve, and the sand
will settle.
Which structure is contained in the
hydrosphere?
A. Clouds
B. Lakes
C. Rocks
D. Trees
B. Lakes
Why do clothing manufacturers study
the structure of duck feathers to help
them develop materials for use in
winter coats?
A. Duck feathers are made from
fibers, which conduct heat well.
B. Duck feathers are soft, and soft
materials make good insulators.
C. The structure of duck feathers
conducts cold away from the body.
D. The structure of duck feathers
traps air, which is a good heat
insulator.
D. The structure of duck feathers
traps air, which is a good heat
insulator.
Mariah is pedaling her bicycle very
fast. She suddenly takes her feet off
of the pedals.
Which statement describes the
motion of the pedals immediately
after she removes her feet?
F. The pedals stop instantly due to
the friction of the tires.
G. The pedals begin to move
backwards at the same speed.
H. The pedals move at the same
speed but begin to move faster.
J. The pedals move in the same
direction but start to slow down
J. The pedals move in the same
direction but start to slow down
Carlos was asked to bring an example
of a mixture to class.
Which of these should Carlos bring as
his example?
F. Salt
G. Sugar
H. Salt water
J. Cold water
H. Salt water
A researcher is designing an investigation to see which medicine is the most effective
against skin infections that are caused by bacteria. She can use the following for her
experiment:
• Four different types of medicines
• Samples of infected skin cells from three different species
• Three lights for setup
• Three locations with different temperatures
Which statement describes the setup that will provide the data the researcher needs
to answer her purpose?
F. Change the medicine used but keep the light, temperature, and skin cells the same
G. Use each type of skin cell and keep the medicine, light, and temperature the same
H. Try different temperatures and medicine with the light and skin cells staying
the same
J. Use different lighting and medicine with the same temperature and skin cells
F. Change the medicine used but keep the light, temperature, and skin cells the same