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100
Television provides some benefits. Television has helped people by: A Producing many toxic chemicals during TV manufacturing B. producing ads that show many popular toys that kids want C. providing information about current weather conditions D. using natural resources to create the electricity used to run televisions.
What is television provides information about current weather conditions?
100
Choose the best way to prevent wind erosion. A. People can drive off-road bikes across the desert. B. Rnchers can let their cattle graze in areas with little plant growth. C. Construction workers can wet the ground before driving on it or digging. D. Farmers can remove all plant material in the soil between planting seasons.
What is "construction workers can wet the ground before driving on it or digging."
100
While Anna was testing a circuit, she dropped a light bulb. What is the safest thing Anna can do? A. get a new bulb to finish the test B. push the broken bulb under the table C. tell her teacher that she broke the bulb D. ask her partner to help pick up the glass.
What is "tell her teacher that she broke a bulb"
100
All animals need air to survive. An insect gets air through tiny holes on the sides of its body. A whale breathes through a blow hole. What body part do fish use to breath? A. gills B. skin C. nose D. mouth
What are gills?
100
Which choice best conserves natural resources used to make a television? A. Repair your broken television B. Buy a television that is on sale C. throw old televisions in the trash D. donate a new television to your school
What is "repair your broken television?"
200
Kerry made a simple flashlight. She recorded the following statements in her lab book. Which statement is an inference? A. The wire was 35 cm long. B. The flashlight contained a battery. C. The plastic switch was better than the metal switch. D. The bulb was lit for 20 minutes before it burned out.
What is "the plastic switch was better than the metal switch."
200
Which statement is a description of weather? A. summers in Tucson are hot and dry. B. Winters in Flagstaff are cold and snowy. C. The temperature is 55 degrees in Winslow today. D. The Sun will set in Yuma today at 6:45p.m.
What is the temperature is 55 degrees in Winslow today.
200
How do the spines of a cactus help it survive? A. spines help the cactus get moisture B. spines anchor the cactus to the ground C. Spines protect the cactus from animals D. Spines support the stems and branches of the cactus
What is "Spines protect the cactus from animals."
200
Electricity to play your radio can be made using renewable or nonrenewable resources. What are two renewable resources. A. wind and oil B. wind and sunlight C. natural gas and oil D. natural gas and coal
What are the renewable resources wind and sunlight?
300
Four students tried to find out which magnet was the strongest. They each shared one idea. Which idea shows scientific thinking? A. We can pick the longest magnet. B. We can pick the heaviest magnet. C. We can measure the strength of the magnets. D. We can vote for the magnet that we think is the strongest.
What is 'We can measure the strength of the magnets.'
300
What is sand dunes and arches.
Which of the following land forms are created by wind erosion: A. arches and faults B. sand dunes and arches C. meanders and moraines D. moraines and sand dunes
300
An electric toothbrush has a plug with three metal prongs. Why are these prongs made out of metal? A. Metal doesn't get hot and melt when you plug it into the outlet. B. Metal is strong and is less likely to break when you plug it into the outlet. C. Metal is an insulator and prevents shocks when you plug it into the outlet. D. Metal is a conductor and completes a circuit when you plug it into the outlet.
What is "metal is a conductor and completes a circuit when you plug it into the outlet?"
300
Ducks live near ponds and lakes. The shape of a duck's foot helps it swim and walk on muddy ground. Which factor is most important in determining the shape of a baby duck's foot? A. the shape of the parent ducks' feet B. the temperature of the pond C. the amount of mud in the bottom of the pond D. the amount of rain that fell before the duck was born
What is the shape of the parent ducks' feet?
400
What is an anemometer?
If you wanted to find out if faster wind speeds increased the amount of wind erosion you would use a(n) A. anemometer B. barometer C. rain gauge D. thermometer
400
A refrigerator uses electricity to create a cold place to store food. What negative impact does refrigerator use have on the environment? A. The electricity needed to keep food cold can be expensive B. If the electricity goes out, the food will spoil and make you sick. C. Storing food longer reduces grocery store trips and gasoline use. D. Old refrigerators contain chemicals and take up space in landfills.
What is "the electricity needed to keep food cold can be expensive."
400
Where would you find the saltiest water? A. river B. ocean C. mountain lake D. snow covered mountains
What is an ocean?
500
Do different types of dirt wash away at different rates?
Sam poured water on a pile of dirt and observed that some dirt eroded from the pile. Which question could he test to learn more about erosion? A. How long will the dirt stay wet? B. What types of animals live in the dirt? C. Will adding more water change the type of dirt? D. Do different types of dirt wash away at different rates?
500
Not every part of a bicycle is needed for it to move. Some parts make it easier or safer to ride. Which of the following parts is needed to make the bicycle move? A. Brakes B. handlebars C. seat D. wheels
What are the wheels?
500
Scientists claim that the area around the Grand Canyon was once covered by an ocean. What evidence would support their claim? A. Dinosaur footprints were found near the Grand Canyon. B. Fish were found living in the rivers of the Grand Canyon. C. Fossils of ocean animals were found at the Grand Canyon D. Bones from desert animals were found at the Grand Canyon.
What is " Fossils of ocean animals were found at the Grand Canyon"
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