Habitats
Why do cacti grow well in the desert?
A. They need lots of rain
B. Their roots float on water
C. They store water and survive in dry heat
D. They eat insects to stay alive
C. They store water and survive in dry heat
What tool do scientists use to measure temperature?
A. Ruler
B. Thermometer
C. Rain gauge
D. Compass
B. Thermometer
What is it called when wind or water slowly wears away rock?
A. Rotation
B. Erosion
C. Evaporation
D. Condensation
B. Erosion
What is an adaptation?
A. A type of weather
B. A food that animals like
C. A change that helps a plant or animal survive
D. A kind of shelter
C. A change that helps a plant or animal survive
What force pulls objects down toward Earth?
A. Magnetism
B. Electricity
C. Friction
D. Gravity
D. Gravity
Which habitat has tall trees, lots of rain, and warm temperatures all year long?
A. Desert
B. Rainforest
C. Tundra
D. Grassland
B. Rainforest
What does a rain gauge measure?
A. Wind speed
B. Temperature
C. Amount of rainfall
D. Air pressure
C. Amount of rainfall
Which of these can cause a quick change to Earth’s surface?
A. Rain falling gently
B. A tree growing
C. An earthquake
D. A cool breeze
C. An earthquake
Why do giraffes have long necks?
A. To keep warm in the winter
B. To reach leaves high up in trees
C. To dig in the dirt
D. To scare other animals
B. To reach leaves high up in trees
Which of the following is an example of a solid?
A. Air
B. Water
C. Ice cube
D. Steam
C. Ice cube
An animal with thick fur and a layer of fat would most likely live in which habitat?
A. Ocean
B. Arctic tundra
C. Grassland
D. Desert
B. Arctic tundra
Which weather event happens when there is not enough rain for a long time?
A. Flood
B. Tornado
C. Drought
D. Blizzard
C. Drought
What happens during weathering?
A. Rocks are carried to a new place
B. Rocks break into smaller pieces
C. Lava comes out of a volcano
D. Water changes into ice
B. Rocks break into smaller pieces
A cactus has thick skin and sharp spines. What is this an adaptation for?
A. Storing water and staying safe
B. Climbing trees
C. Eating bugs
D. Catching sunlight
A. Storing water and staying safe
What happens when you push a toy car?
A. It disappears
B. It changes color
C. It slows down
D. It moves
D. It moves
Which of the following is part of a habitat’s geography?
A. A mountain or valley
B. The type of animals living there
C. The amount of sunlight a plant needs
D. How fast animals run
A. A mountain or valley
What causes a tornado to form?
A. Cold air rising above warm air
B. The sun shining on ocean water
C. Warm, moist air meeting cold, dry air
D. Wind blowing from the ocean
C. Warm, moist air meeting cold, dry air
Which of the following can slowly change the shape of a mountain over time?
A. Snowstorms
B. Animal tracks
C. Wind and rain
D. Moonlight
C. Wind and rain
Which animal adaptation helps birds fly?
A. Furry tails
B. Webbed feet
C. Hollow bones
D. Sharp teeth
C. Hollow bones
What state of matter takes the shape of its container and can be poured?
A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
D. Metal
B. Liquid
What would happen to many plants and animals if the climate in a forest became much colder all year?
A. They would grow faster
B. They would move to another forest
C. They might not survive or would need to adapt
D. They would start eating each other
C. They might not survive or would need to adapt
Why do meteorologists watch weather patterns closely before a hurricane?
A. To make fun weather shows
B. To warn people and help keep them safe
C. To see if it will snow
D. To find out when school should end
B. To warn people and help keep them safe
A volcano changes the Earth’s surface by —
A. Creating large waves in the ocean
B. Shaking the ground and causing flooding
C. Blowing strong winds across the land
D. Releasing lava that cools and forms new land
D. Releasing lava that cools and forms new land
Bears hibernate during winter. This is an example of —
A. A plant adaptation
B. A physical adaptation
C. A seasonal behavior
D. A type of weather
C. A seasonal behavior
Which object is most likely to be affected by a magnet?
A. Wooden block
B. Plastic spoon
C. Paper towel
D. Iron nail
D. Iron nail