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All Big Ideas
All Big Ideas Part 2
100
Abby and Julisa each completed the same investigation using the same procedures and tools. They compared their results. What should they expect?
A. Their results should be similar.
B. Their results should be different.
C. Their results would depend on who completed the investigation first.
D. Their results will not count because they both completed the investigation.
A. Their results should be similar.
100
Look at the picture of the soil. Many different things help to form the soil.
Which thing in the picture does not help form the soil?
A. Broken down rocks
B. Plastic pot
C. Dead plants
D. Earthworms
B. Plastic pot
100
What is another name for moving air?
A. wind
B. space
C. oxygen
D. precipitation
A. wind
100
Nora looks outside and sees that the wind is blowing.
What is happening when the wind blows?
A. The air is moving.
B. The air is heating up.
C. The air is cooling down.
D. The air is freezing.
A. The air is moving.
100
Mike and Jackie are walking across a meadow. They find some dead leaves and broken stems on the ground. What most likely will happen to these dead plant parts over time?
A. They will grow into new stems and leaves.
B. They will change into rocks as they dry in the air.
C. They will break apart and become part of the soil.
D. They will be buried, but they will not change size or shape.
C. They will break apart and become part of the soil.
200
Why do scientists complete investigations?
A. To work with their best friend
B. To use their favorite science tools
C. To show others how smart they are
D. To answer questions about the natural world
D. To answer questions about the natural world
200
How are different types of soil the same?
A. They all have the same color.
B. They all have the same texture.
C. They all retain the same amount of water.
D. They are all made of small pieces of rock, water, air and pieces of dead plants and animals.
D. They are all made of small pieces of rock, water, air and pieces of dead plants and animals.
200
Which sentence most likely describes a weather pattern in summer?
A. The weather is hot and sunny for 5 days.
B. The weather is cool and breezy for 5 days.
C. The weather is cold and cloudy for 5 days.
D. The weather is both extreme hot and extreme cold for 5 days.
A. The weather is hot and sunny for 5 days.
200
Anh tells the class what she knows about weather patterns.
Which statement about a weather pattern is true?
A. A weather pattern is what the clouds are like.
B. A weather pattern is a weather change that repeats.
C. A weather pattern is the temperature of the air outside.
D. A weather pattern is whether it is raining or snowing.
B. A weather pattern is a weather change that repeats.
200
Anton wants to keep water in a pot from evaporating.
What can he do to keep the water from evaporating?
A. heat it
B. cover it
C. pour it in a larger pot
D. pour it in a smaller pot
B. cover it
300
Kenan likes to ask “How do you know that’s true?” to help learn science information. In which of the following situations should Kenan ask this question?
A. Jeff says that he likes that it is sunny outside today.
B. Laurie says that she enjoys playing checkers and chess.
C. The teachers says that Omar won first prize in the science fair.
D. The teacher says that eating fresh fruits and vegetables helps the body stay healthy.
D. The teacher says that eating fresh fruits and vegetables helps the body stay healthy.
300
Inez had four rocks.
-Rock 1 is small, round, and brown.
-Rock 2 is small, round, and white.
-Rock 3 is large, round, and white.
-Rock 4 is large, square, and white.
Inez put Rock 1 and Rock 2 in the same group.
What property did Inez use to sort Rock 1 and Rock 2 into the same group?
A. by color and size
B. by shape and size
C. by color and shape
D. by shape, size, and color
B. by shape and size
300
Mrs. Clemente wants to let her baby go in his wading pool. The water is very cold.
What can Mrs. Clemente do to warm the water?
A. Move the pool under a tree.
B. Move the pool into the sunlight.
C. Move the pool into the shade.
D. Move the pool closer to plants.
B. Move the pool into the sunlight.
300
What warms Earth's water?
A. clouds
B. sound energy
C. salt in the water
D. the Sun's energy
D. the Sun's energy
300
Ben puts an ice cube in a sunny place.
What will happen to the ice cube?
A. It will melt.
B. It will get colder.
C. It will change color.
D. It will stay the same.
A. It will melt.
400
Cassie is investigating flowers that are growing in front of the school. Which of the statements is an inference?
A. Cassie can see the flowers are red.
B. Cassie researched that the flowers are tulips.
C. Cassie thinks the flowers will make her sneeze because she has allergies.
D. Cassie measures that the flowers are less than 24 inches tall.
C. Cassie thinks the flowers will make her sneeze because she has allergies.
400
What are physical properties used to classify soil?
A. Color only
B. Texture only
C. Hardness, color and mass
D. Color, texture, how it holds water
D. Color, texture, how it holds water
400
Samantha left two cups of water outside. Cup A had a lid, while Cup B did not. If she returns to observe the cups the next day, what will she notice about the water levels in each cup?
A. There will be less water in Cup A.
B. The water level in Cup B will remain the same.
C. The water level in Cup A will remain the same.
D. There will be less water in both Cup A and Cup B.
C. The water level in Cup A will remain the same.
400
C. what the rocks looked like
400
Many things can happen during a tornado.
What is one thing you do NOT have to prepare for during a tornado?
A. strong winds
B. many inches of snow
C. destroyed property
D. losing electrical power
B. many inches of snow
500
5. Dr. Sariyah Nelson is a scientist. Dr. Nelson wants to invent new eyeglasses for people who see colors poorly. Who could Dr. Nelson work with to invent the new eyeglasses?
A. Dr. Nelson must work alone.
B. Dr. Nelson must work alone or with only one scientist.
C. Dr. Nelson must work with many scientists.
D. Dr. Nelson could work alone or with any number of scientists.
D. Dr. Nelson could work alone or with any number of scientists.
500
Which soil type is the best for growing plants because it has the perfect amount of air, water and nutrients for plants?
A. Sand
B. Clay
C. Loam
D. Cement
C. Loam
500
What is the best thing to do if a meteorologist warns that a hurricane is headed your way?
A. Go play in the rain.
B. Go swimming in the pool.
C. Invite your grandparents over to visit.
D. Prepare an emergency kit with flashlights, food and water.
D. Prepare an emergency kit with flashlights, food and water.
500
16. Look at the rocks in the images below.
What do these images show about rocks?
A. Rocks have different smells and tastes.
B. Rocks come in different shapes and sizes.
C. Rocks are made from different plants and animals.
D. Rocks are all the same size, shape and texture.
B. Rocks come in different shapes and sizes.
500
A student is planting a garden at home. He decides to plant his garden in sand. Why is planting the garden in sand a bad idea?
A. Sand does not allow enough room for plant roots between its large particles.
B. Sand does not allow enough air to be held for plant roots between its large particles.
C. Sand does not allow enough water to be held for plant roots between its large particles.
D. Sand does not allow enough space needed for large rocks to help plant roots grow.
C. Sand does not allow enough water to be held for plant roots between its large particles.