designed by jennifer harvey msls @ dana elementary to be used for educational purposes only

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Designed by Jennifer Harvey MSLS @ Dana ElementaryTo be used for educational purposes only.

5th Grade Science

Ohio Achievement Test Review

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Decide whether students are going to play individually or on teamsChoose and click on a topic, this will take you to numbered question choicesChoose and click on a question in the strandChoose an answer, if it is correct Jeff Foxworthy will congratulate you, if it is correct Jeff will nicely tell you – then click on the pink rectangle with the triangle, it will take you back to Pick a Topic. If you are not sure of an answer, you can choose a “Cheat.” PEEK takes you a slide that has eliminated two wrong answers. ACE will take you to Jeff who will ask you to choose someone that can help you (Ask a Classmate Expert). The u-turn or pick rectangle will send you back to Pick a Topic.The dollar amounts on the Pick a Topic can be used to keep score. When clicked on, they will change colors.

Rules of the Game

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Change the rules as necessary

You can edit any questions – add or delete too (you will have to edit hyperlinks)

Have fun

There are blank slides that made hyperlinks easier

Any questions, email Jennifer Harvey at [email protected]

Rules of the Game

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Are You Smarter Than a 5th grader?

Pick A Topic

5th Grade Earth & Space Science

5th Grade Physical Science

4th Grade Life Science

3rd Grade Earth & Space Science

3rd Grade Physical Science

5th Grade Life Science

4th Grade Earth & Space Science

4th Grade Physical Science

3rd Grade Life Science

Science & Technology

Scientific Ways of KnowingScientific Inquiry

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Pick a Topic – 3rd Grade Earth and Space Science

Earth Systems

1 2 3 4

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Pick a Topic – 3rd Grade Life Science

Diversity and

Interdependence of LifeHeredity

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3

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Pick a Topic – 3rd Grade Physical Science

Forces and Motion

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

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Pick a Topic – 4th Grade Earth and Space Science

Earth SystemsProcesses

That Shape the Earth

1 2 3 4

5 6

31 2 4

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Pick a Topic – 4th Grade Life Science

Diversity and

Interdependence of LifeHeredity

1 2 3 1 2 3 4

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Pick a Topic – 4th Grade Physical Science

Nature of Matter

1 2 3

4 5 6

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Pick a Topic – 5th Grade Earth and Space Science

Earth SystemsThe Universe

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3

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Pick a Topic – 5th Grade Life Science

Diversity and

Interdependence of Life

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

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Pick a Topic – 5th Grade Physical Science

Nature of Matter

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

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Pick a Topic – Science & Technology

Understanding Technology

1 2 3

Abilities To Do

Technological Design

1 2

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Pick a Topic – Scientific Inquiry

Doing Scientific Inquiry

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

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Pick a Topic – Scientific Ways of Knowing

Nature of Science Science & Society

1 2 3 4 5 1

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5th Grade Earth & Space Science Question

Peek ace

What causes day and night on Earth?

C. Earth rotating on its axis

D. The moon blocking sunlight.

A. Earth orbiting the sun.

B. The moon orbiting Earth.

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The largest body in our solar system is

C. Jupiter

D. The moon.

A. Earth.

B. the Sun.

Peek ace

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Which of these best shows the relationship between Earth, the moon,

and the sun?

A

B

C

D

Peek ace

Which of these best shows the relationship between Earth, the moon,

and the sun?

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Why is the Northern Hemisphere warmer in the summer than in winter?

C. The sun gives off more heat in the summer than in the winter.

D. More direct sunlight shines on the Northern Hemisphere in summer.

A. Earth is moving more quickly in its orbit around the sun.

B. Less light shines on the Northern Hemisphere in summer.

Peek ace

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From Earth, we see the sun in the day sky and other stars in the night sky. Nighttime stars look like tiny points of light.

Which statement explains why nighttime stars appear so much smaller than the sun?

C. The sky is much darker at night.

D. The moon blocks out most starlight.

A. The stars are much smaller.

B. The stars are much farther away.

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C. The sky is much darker at night.

D. The moon blocks out most starlight.



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Fossil fuels formed over a long period of time because heat and pressure were applied to —

C. bacteria on top of the mud

D. nitrogen mixed in the water

A. carbon filtered through limestone

B. organisms buried in the ground Peek ace

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Which of these is a renewable resource?

C. oil

D. petroleum

A. wood

B. gold

Peek ace

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C. oil

D. fresh water

A. soil

B. trees

Renewable Resources

Non-Renewable Resources

trees oil

soil fresh water

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C. oil

D. fresh water

A. soil

B. trees

Which resource is under the wrong heading?

Renewable Resources


trees oil

soil fresh water


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5th Grade Life Science Question

How do the trees in this

rainforest obtain their energy?

C. by drinking water through their roots

D. by absorbing heat

A. by eating other plant life

B. by using energy from the sun

Peek ace

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What does a plant need to make its own food?

C. sunlight, water and carbon dioxide

D. sunlight, water and dirt

A. sugar, sunlight and dirt

B. sugar, water and carbon dioxide

Peek ace

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Which type of organism adds the most nutrients to the soil as it feeds?

C. decomposers

D. none of the above

A. consumers

B. producers

Peek ace

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Earthworms dig burrows in the soil which help loosen the soil. What effect does this

activity have on new plants?

C. beneficial

D. reproductive

A. neutral

B. harmful

Peek ace

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C. Dragonfly larvae

D. Pelicans

A. turtles

B. mosquito larvae

If all of the fish are removed from this food web, which animal population will most likely decrease first?

Peek ace

C. Dragonfly larvae

D. Pelicans

A. turtles

B. mosquito larvae

If all of the fish are removed from this food web, which animal population will most likely decrease first?

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Which chain shows the flow of energy in a prairie food chain?

A

B

C

D

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C. a food chain

D. an ecosystem

A. a species

B. a habitat

On a hike through the Big Green Forest, you see rocks, soil, trees, smaller plants and flowers, birds, worms, insects and mice. What do you call all the living and

non-living things in this forest?

Peek ace

C. a food chain

D. an ecosystem

A. a species

B. a habitat

On a hike through the Big Green Forest, you see rocks, soil, trees, smaller plants and flowers, birds, worms, insects and mice. What do you call all the living and

non-living things in this forest?

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C. All the salamanders that live in one field.

D. All the Eastern three-toed salamanders that live in the world.

A. All the salamanders in the world.

B. All the Eastern three-toed salamanders in the world.

Which of the following is a population?

Peek ace


D. All the Eastern three-toed salamanders that live in the world.


B. All the Eastern three-toed salamanders in the world.


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C. It must allow other goldfish to use the limited resources first.

D. It must build a home that is similar to the one in its previous habitat.

A. It must camouflage itself in its new surroundings.

B. It must compete with other goldfish for resources.

Celia saw a goldfish at the pet store that was living in a tank by itself. She bought the fish, took it home, and put it in her

aquarium with her other goldfish. What must the newgoldfish do to survive in its new environment?

Peek ace


D. It must build a home that is similar to the one in its previous habitat.

A. It must camouflage itself in its new surroundings.


Celia saw a goldfish at the pet store that was living in a tank by itself. She bought the fish, took it home, and put it in her

aquarium with her other goldfish. What must the newgoldfish do to survive in its new environment?

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5th Grade Physical Science Question

What two forms of energy does the fire from a burning candle release?

C. magnetic and nuclear

D. electrical and mechanical

A. light and heat

B. sound and chemical

Peek ace

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What does the temperature of a beaker of water measure?

C. its magnetic force

D. its transmission of light

A. its weight

B. its thermal energy

Peek ace

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Why do many people wear wool coats in cold weather?

C. A coat prevents cold from entering the body.

D. A coat slows down cold from entering a person’s body

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A. A coat prevents the loss of thermal energy.

B. A coat slows down the loss of thermal energy.

Peek ace

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Which appliance works by turning electrical energy into thermal energy?

C. an electric fan

D. an electric stove

A. a CD player

B. a light switch

Peek ace

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Which of these is a good conductor of electricity?

C. rubber

D. plastic

A. glass

B. metal

Peek ace

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What does electricity traveling through a wire, battery and light bulb illustrate?

C. photosynthesis

D. heat conduction

A. a circuit

B. reflection

Peek ace

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What happens when light strikes a smooth, shiny surface like a mirror?

C. The light is reflected.

D. The light is transmitted.

A. The light is refracted.

B. The light is absorbed.

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D. The light is transmitted.

A. The light is refracted.



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A student holds a note card behind a jar of water. Which of the following best explains why the part of the note card seen through the jar looks different from the rest of the note card?

C. The jar scatters light passing through it.

D. The water bends light passing through it.

A. The jar reflects light hitting its surface.

B. The water absorbs light hitting its surface.

Peek ace

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Jared lives near an airport. Whenever a jet flies over his house the windows of his house shake. Why does this happen?

C. Electricity can create magnetism.

D. Light energy travels faster than sound.

A. Sound waves are vibrations.

B. Sound waves can be reflected.

Peek ace

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A student plucks at the strings of his guitar. Why do some of the strings make a higher pitched sound than other strings?

C. Their vibrations pass through less air.

D. They are closer to the neck of the guitar

.

A. They vibrate faster than the others.

B. They produce fewer sound waves.

Peek ace

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Which instrument can be used to measure air pressure?

A B C D

Peek ace

A B C D

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A student looks outside her window after it has rained and sees puddles of water. Later that same day, the puddles are gone. What process explains why the puddles have disappeared?

C. precipitation

D. condensation

A. runoff

B. evaporation

Peek ace

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Earth’s water cycle depends on a major source of energy. What supplies the energy that drives the water cycle?

C. The moon

D. The eight planets

A. The sun

B. The Earth

Peek ace

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According to this information, what kind of weather is related to low air pressure?

C. foggy

D. mild

A. sunny

B. rainy

Peek ace


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A student observes several cumulonimbus clouds in the sky. What is the weather

most likely to be?

C. thunderstorm

D. sunny and warm

A. foggy

B. light rain

Peek ace

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When scientists observe weather patterns in the United States, in which direction do they find these patterns generally moving?

C. north to south

D. south to north

A. east to west

B. west to east

Peek ace

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Julia is visiting the “Big Island” of Hawaii. She is surprised to see mountains with craters. Inside the craters is hot, molten rock. What are these landforms called?

C. dunes

D. moraines

A. deltas

B. volcanoes

Peek ace

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How does freezing water cause rocks to weather?

C. It holds them in place.

D. It smoothes their edges.

A. It expands their cracks.

B. It makes them colder.

Peek ace

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How are the erosion of rock by running water and a landslide different?

C. Water erosion changes Earth’s surface.

D. Landslides move materials to a new place.

A. Water erosion is a slower process.

B. Landslides can affect human activity.

Peek ace

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What is responsible for shaping

this arch?

C. deposition

D. erosion

A. plate tectonics

B. earthquakes

Peek ace

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Dwayne decides to investigate seed germination. He plants several seeds in his garden. What will happen to these seeds when they germinate?

C. They will start to sprout.

D. They will conduct photosynthesis.

A. They will grow seeds.

B. They will attract bees.

Peek ace

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The illustration to the right shows four different parts of a plant. Which part of the plant transports

water from the roots to the leaves?

C. 3

D. 4

A. 1

B. 2

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Peek ace

The illustration to the right shows four different parts of a plant. Which part of the plant transports

water from the roots to the leaves?

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Why do plants in a desert usually have shallow roots that spread out in all directions?

C. The ground is too hard for the roots to grow any deeper.

D. Shallow, wide roots help it capture the scarce rainwater.

A. Desert heat makes the roots grow outward.

B. The roots extend to where it is warmest to grow.

Peek ace

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In what important way do some plants in the forest depend on animals?

C. Animals secure the plant roots in the soil.

D. Animals make sure the plants will receive enough water.

A. Animals provide the plant with sunlight.

B. Animals carry the plant’s pollen or spread their seeds.

Peek ace

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Many animals depend on plants for

C. shelter

D. sunlight

A. pollination

B. seed dispersal

Peek ace

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Which seed has structures that allow animals to transport the seed on their fur?

C

D

A

B

Peek ace

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Which gas in the air would increase if a large number of trees were cut down?

C. Oxygen

D. Water vapor

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Nitrogen

Peek ace

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Which of the following is a property of CO2 gas?

C. It is colorless.

D. It is hard.

A. It feels like a rock.

B. It smells like a lemon.

Peek ace

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Which is an example of a physical change?

C. Hydrogen and oxygen gases combine to make water.

D. A plant turns water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen.

A. A piece of paper burns.

B. A steel rod is heated and then it melts.

Peek ace

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In an activity, 20 grams of salt are dissolved in 70 grams of pure water. The water is then heated on a hot plate. When the water evaporates completely, how much salt will be left?

C. 20 grams

D. 22 grams

A. 0 grams

B. 18 grams

Peek ace

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The picture shows the process of —

C. condensing

D. freezing

A. melting

B. boiling

Peek ace

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Which action will result in a product with new chemical properties?

C. Cutting wood

D. Popping popcorn

A. Shredding a newspaper

B. Breaking a mirror

Peek ace

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An object is placed on a desk. When a magnet is placed nearby, the object slowly moves toward the

magnet. What material is the object made of?

C. plastic

D. rubber

A. glass

B. iron

Peek ace

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3rd Grade Earth & Space Science Question

How is conglomerate different from the other rock samples?

C. It has a rough texture.

D. It is all the same color.

A. It contains pebbles.

B. It has visible layers.

Peek ace


C. It has a rough texture.

D. It is all the same color.



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Similar containers were filled with different types of soil. Holes were poked into the bottom of each container, and 300 milliliters of water were added. The water that dripped out was collected and measured. According to the information in the table, which type of soil retained water best?

C. gravel

D. clay

A. Potting soil

B. Sandy soil

Peek ace

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The police arrest a person they suspect of a crime. The police scrape soil from the suspect’s shoes for evidence that he was at a certain location. Why did the police decide to scrape his shoes?

C. Shoes react differently to different soils.

D. Soils differ from place to place in color and texture.

A. Footprints are often found in soft soil.

B. Each shoe leaves a unique footprint.

Peek ace

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What happens to the dead leaves and animals that fall to the forest floor?

C. They decay and become part of the soil.

D. They are washed into the oceans by heavy rains.

A. They disintegrate into the atmosphere

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B. They remain preserved in the rainforest.

Peek ace

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3rd Grade Life Science Question

What is the correct order of development for this frog?

C. 2, 1, 4, 3

D. 2, 4, 1, 3

A. 4, 2, 3, 1

B. 3, 1, 4, 2

1 2 3 4

Peek ace

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This diagram shows some stages in the termite life cycle. Which of these is supported by the information in the diagram?

C. Eggs develop into three kinds of larvae.

D. The queen produces the eggs.

A. Some nymphs have wings.

B. Some larvae lay eggs.

Peek ace

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3rd Grade Life Science QuestionWhich animals give birth to live young?

C. Black bear

D. duck

A. Potato beetle

B. Red-tailed hawk

Peek ace

Which animals give birth to live young?

C. Black bear

D. duck

A. Potato beetle

B. Red-tailed hawk

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What characteristic do all birds share?

C. They eat worms.

B. They have webbed feet.

A. They can fly.

D. They have feathers.

Peek ace

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Which organism in a pond ecosystem completely changes its physical features and food source when it becomes an adult?

C. trout

D. duck

A. turtle

B. butterfly

Peek ace

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What does every animal need in order to survive?

C. roots, leaves, stems

D. light, soil, nutrients

A. food, water, air

B. eyes, nose, ears

Peek ace

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How would being able to change their color help some animals to survive?

C. It would be more difficult for other animals to find them.

B. It would make it easier for babies to recognize their others.

A. It would help these animals find food.

D. It would allow these animals to control speed.

Peek ace

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Armadillos and coral snakes both live in Florida. When an armadillo is threatened, it can curl up. Its armored body looks like a ball. A coral

snake curls its tail into a tight spiral and holds it up when an enemy is near. This attracts the enemy to its tail and protects its head. Although

these animals are very different, what is one way in which they are similar?

C. They use their bodies to attack enemies

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B. They have ways to protect themselves.

A. They spend a lot of time in the water.

D. They have hard outer layers of skin for protection.

Peek ace

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3rd Grade Physical Science Question

Keisha lives next door to Mr. Murphy and three houses away from Ms. Riley. What does this

statement identify?

C. her location

D. direction

A. her speed

B. her force

Peek ace

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Which tools are needed to measure the speed of a rolling ball?

C. thermometer, balance

D. stopwatch, ruler

A. spring scale, ruler

B. thermometer, stopwatch

Peek ace

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3rd Grade Physical Science QuestionLibby went on a trip with her family. In her log, she

recorded the time of day and how far her family had traveled since they started.

C. 30 km/h

D. 90 km/h

A. 0 km/h

B. 10 km/h

Time of DayTotal

Distance Traveled

8:00 AM 0 km

9:00 AM 30 km

10:00 AM 60 km

11:00 AM 90 km

Peek ace

What speed is Libby’s family traveling in kilometers/hour?

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If the person in the picture lets go of the rope, the weight (w) will fall to the ground. What force is acting

to pull the weight to the ground?

C. collision

D. magnetism

A. friction

B. gravity

Peek ace

If the person in the picture lets go of the rope, the weight (w) will fall to the ground. What force is acting

to pull the weight to the ground?

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Carbon powder and iron filings are both black powders. When mixed together, they look like one

black powder. Which of these would be best to use to separate the iron filings from the carbon powder?

C. A magnet

D. Water

A. A magnifying glass

B. Heat

Peek ace

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While playing basketball, a student throws a ball into the air. What force brings the basketball back to the

ground?

C. friction

D. conductivity

A. gravity

B. magnetism

Peek ace

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The effect of which force is weakened when the floor is wet?

C. gravitation

D. friction

A. magnetism

B. magnetism

Peek ace

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Science & Technology Question

Which of the following has been the negative effect of technology?

C. People enjoy music on the radio and CDs.

D. People can easily communicate around the globe.

A. Farmers are able to grow more food.

B. Pollutants led to global warming.

Peek ace

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Clearing a forest to build a shopping mall will most likely result in

woodpeckers —

C. losing habitat .

flying slower .

A. nesting on roofs

B. laying more eggs

Peek ace

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The diagram shows landfills where two communities put

garbage. What is the advantage of Landfill Y?

C. The soil contains more nutrients.

D. The trucks move faster.

A. The waste lasts longer

.

B. The groundwater is safer.

Peek ace

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In what way is the process of technological design similar to a scientific investigation?

C. Technological designs help people understand the natural world.

D. Technological designers change one variable to see the effect on another.

A. Technological designers test and revise their ideas.

B. Technological designs must be capable of mass production.

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Which is the first step in a design process?

C. Describe the problem.

D. Identify possible solutions.

A. Revise the solution.

B. Test the possible solutions.

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D. Identify possible solutions.


B. Test the possible solutions.

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Scientific Inquiry QuestionThe pans in this balance are at the same height. According to this information, the mass of the rock sample is —

C. 200 grams

D. 230 grams

A. 170 grams

B. 180 grams

Peek ace

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Scientific Inquiry QuestionWhich of the following does the information in the picture support?

C. Fire warms glass.

D. Fire needs air.

A. Candles cause fire.

B. Corks put out fire.

Peek ace

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Scientific Inquiry QuestionMr. Brown wonders how minerals affect animal growth and decides to conduct an experiment with his chickens. He begins with 3 buckets containing exactly the same amount of chicken feed and then adds the same amount of 2 different minerals to two of the buckets. He adds calcium to one bucket, magnesium to another bucket, and he doesn’t add any minerals to the third bucket. What scientific term is used to describe the mineral placed in each bucket?

C. specimen

D. variable

A. control

B. hypothesis

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Scientific Inquiry Question

A student sees a laboratory sign in science class. According to this symbol, what should the student do when

performing an experiment in class?

C. keep away from certain foods

D. wear a protective apron over clothing

A. always wear safety goggles

B. avoid wearing dark clothing

Peek ace

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Which of the following would be safe to do during a lab activity?

C. keep away from Leaving a water spill on the floor

D. Touching hot surfaces

A. Running in the classroom

B. Following lab rules

Peek ace

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After you do an experiment, what’s one way to communicate your results?

C. write a paragraph to explain your conclusion

D. all of the above

A. make a chart

B. make a graph

Peek ace

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A graduated cylinder contains 25 mL of water. A pebble is then placed in the cylinder. The diagram shows the volume of water after the pebble is placed in the cylinder. What is the volume of the pebble?

C. 20cm3

D. 55cm3

A. 5cm3

B. 15cm3

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What tool is used to find the temperature at which water boils?

A B C D

Peek ace


A


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Scientific Ways of Knowing Question

Which of the following statements expresses an opinion?

C. Our universe may not last forever.

D. The experiment ended at 12:35 p.m.

A. Marie Curie discovered radium

.

B. This book is about 30 centimeters long.

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Why do scientists keep accurate records of their work?

C. to meet requirements of the U.S. government

D. so other scientists can repeat their experiments

A. to make science more interesting

B. so they can correctly keep track of expenses

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How does a model differ from a theory?

C. A model is based on observation, while a theory is based on data.

D. A model is made to resemble something, while a theory tries to explain the data or observations.

A. A model can be checked, while a theory cannot be disproved.

B. A model often looks at nature, while a theory generally does not

.

Peek ace

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A scientist wants to determine what food a specific type of butterfly usually eats. What would be the best way to

find an answer to this question?

C. Ask friends what they think the butterfly eats.

D. Create a model of this type of butterfly.

A. Observe the butterfly in its natural surroundings.

B. Conduct an experiment by giving the butterfly different foods.

Peek ace

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James has decided to investigate whether the number of flowers on a plant will increase if the water given to the plant is increased. James has four pots of geraniums to use in the experiment. What condition should be varied

for the four plants in order to answer the question?

C. amount of water

D. number of hours in sunlight

A. age of the seeds

B. temperature of the water

Peek ace

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What conclusion could best be drawn from a study of the work of Aristotle, Galileo, Marie Curie, Shirley Jackson,

and Chien-Shiung Wu?

C. Most important scientific discoveries have already been

made.

D. People from many different cultures have contributed to science.

A. The greatest scientists have

come from China.

B. Women made greater contributions to science than men.

Peek ace

C. Most important scientific discoveries have already been made.


A. The greatest scientists have come from China.

B. Women made greater contributions to science than men.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

C. Earth rotating on its axis

A. Earth orbiting the sun.

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The largest body in our solar system is

A. Earth.

B. the Sun.

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B D

Which of these best shows the relationship between Earth, the

moon, and the sun?

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Why is the Northern Hemisphere warmer in the summer than in

winter?

D. More direct sunlight shines on the Northern Hemisphere in summer.

A. Earth is moving more quickly in its orbit around the sun.

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Fossil fuels formed over a long period of time because heat and pressure were applied to —

A. carbon filtered through limestone

B. organisms buried in the ground

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Which of these is a renewable resource?

C. oilA. wood

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D. fresh water

A. soil

Renewable Resources


trees oil

soil fresh water


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How do the trees in this

rainforest obtain their energy?

C. by drinking water through their roots

B. by using energy from the sun

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What does a plant need to make its own food?

A. sugar, sunlight and dirt

B. sugar, water and carbon dioxide

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Which type of organism adds the most nutrients to the soil as it feeds?

C. decomposers A. consumers

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Earthworms dig burrows in the soil which help loosen the soil. What effect does this activity

have on new plants?

C. beneficial

B. harmful

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C. Dragonfly larvae

D. Pelicans

If all of the fish are removed from this food web,

which animal population will most likely decrease first?

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Which chain shows the flow of energy in a prairie food chain?

A

C

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D. an ecosystemB. a habitat

On a hike through the Big Green Forest, you see rocks,

soil, trees, smaller plants and flowers, birds, worms, insects and mice. What

do you call all the living and non-living things in this forest?

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Celia saw a goldfish at the pet store that was living in a tank by itself. She bought the fish, took it home, and put

it in her aquarium with her other goldfish. What must the new goldfish do to survive in its new environment?

124

What two forms of energy does the fire from a burning candle release?

A. light and heat

B. sound and chemical

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What does the temperature of a beaker of water measure?

A. its weight

B. its thermal energy

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Why do many people wear wool coats in cold weather?

C. A coat prevents cold from entering the body.

B. A coat slows down the loss of thermal energy.

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Which appliance works by turning electrical energy into thermal energy?

C. an electric fan

D. an electric stove

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Which of these is a good conductor of electricity?

A. glass

B. metal

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What does electricity traveling through a wire, battery and light bulb illustrate?

D. heat conduction

A. a circuit

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A student holds a note card behind a jar of water. Which of the following best explains why the part of the note card seen through the jar looks different from the rest of the note card?

D. The water bends light passing through it.

A. The jar reflects light hitting its surface.

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Jared lives near an airport. Whenever a jet flies over his house the windows of his house shake. Why does this happen?

D. Light energy travels faster than sound.

A. Sound waves are vibrations.

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A student plucks at the strings of his guitar. Why do some of the strings make a higher pitched sound than other strings?

A. They vibrate faster than the others.

B. They produce fewer sound waves.

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Which instrument can be used to measure air pressure?

B C

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A student looks outside her window after it has rained and sees puddles of water. Later that same day, the puddles are gone. What process explains why the puddles have disappeared?

C. precipitation

B. evaporation

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Earth’s water cycle depends on a major source of energy. What supplies the energy that drives the water cycle?

A. The sun

B. The Earth

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A. sunny

B. rainy


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A student observes several cumulonimbus clouds in the sky. What is the weather most likely to

be?

C. thunderstorm

D. sunny and warm

139

When scientists observe weather patterns in the United States, in which direction do they find these patterns generally moving?

A. east to west

B. west to east

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Julia is visiting the “Big Island” of Hawaii. She is surprised to see mountains with craters. Inside the craters is hot, molten rock. What are these landforms called?

D. morainesB. volcanoes

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How does freezing water cause rocks to weather?

A. It expands their cracks.

B. It makes them colder.

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How are the erosion of rock by running water and a landslide different?

C. Water erosion changes Earth’s surface.

A. Water erosion is a slower process.

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What is responsible for shaping this arch?

C. deposition

D. erosion

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Dwayne decides to investigate seed germination. He plants several seeds in his garden. What will happen to these seeds when they germinate?

C. They will start to sprout.

A. They will grow seeds.

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D. 4B. 2

The illustration to the right shows four different parts of a plant. Which part of

the plant transports water from the roots to the leaves?

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Why do plants in a desert usually have shallow roots that spread out in all directions?

C. The ground is too hard for the roots to grow any deeper.

D. Shallow, wide roots help it capture the scarce rainwater.

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In what important way do some plants in the forest depend on animals?

D. Animals make sure the plants will receive enough water.

B. Animals carry the plant’s pollen or spread their seeds.

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Many animals depend on plants for

C. shelter

B. seed dispersal

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Which seed has structures that allow animals to transport the seed on their fur?

C

D

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Which gas in the air would increase if a large number of trees were cut down?

C. Oxygen A. Carbon dioxide

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Which of the following is a property of CO2 gas?

C. It is colorless.

B. It smells like a lemon.

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Which is an example of a physical change?

D. A plant turns water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen.

B. A steel rod is heated and then it melts.

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C. 20 grams A. 0 grams

In an activity, 20 grams of salt are dissolved in 70 grams of pure water. The water is then heated on a hot plate. When the water evaporates completely, how much salt will be left?

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The picture shows the process of —

A. melting

B. boiling

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Which action will result in a product with new chemical

properties?

D. Popping popcorn

A. Shredding a newspaper

156

An object is placed on a desk. When a magnet is placed

nearby, the object slowly moves toward the magnet. What

material is the object made of?

D. rubberB. iron

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158

Similar containers were filled with different types of soil. Holes were poked into the bottom of each container, and 300 milliliters of water were added. The water that dripped out was collected and measured. According to the information in the table, which type of soil retained water best?

C. gravel A. Potting soil

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The police arrest a person they suspect of a crime. The police scrape soil from the suspect’s shoes for evidence that he was at a certain location. Why did the police decide to scrape his shoes?

D. Soils differ from place to place in color and texture.

B. Each shoe leaves a unique footprint.

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What happens to the dead leaves and animals that fall to the forest floor?

C. They decay and become part of the soil.

D. They are washed into the oceans by heavy rains.

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What is the correct order of development for this frog?

C. 2, 1, 4, 3

D. 2, 4, 1, 3

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This diagram shows some stages in the termite life cycle. Which of these is supported by the information in the diagram?

D. The queen produces the eggs.

A. Some nymphs have wings.

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Which animals give birth to live young?

C. Black bearA. Potato beetle

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What characteristic do all birds share?

A. They can fly.

D. They have feathers.

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Which organism in a pond ecosystem completely changes its physical features and food source when it becomes an adult?

D. duckB. butterfly

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What does every animal need in order to survive?

C. roots, leaves, stems

A. food, water, air

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How would being able to change their color help some animals to

survive?

C. It would be more difficult for other animals to find them.

B. It would make it easier for babies to recognize their others.

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Armadillos and coral snakes both live in Florida. When an armadillo is threatened, it can curl up. Its armored body looks like a ball. A coral snake curls its tail into a

tight spiral and holds it up when an enemy is near. This attracts the enemy to its tail and protects its head. Although these animals are very different, what is one

way in which they are similar?

C. They use their bodies to attack enemies

.

B. They have ways to protect themselves.

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Keisha lives next door to Mr. Murphy and three houses

away from Ms. Riley. What does this statement identify?

C. her location

D. direction

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Which tools are needed to measure the speed of a rolling ball?

D. stopwatch, ruler

A. spring scale, ruler

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Libby went on a trip with her family. In her log, she

recorded the time of day and how far her family had

traveled since they started.

C. 30 km/h

D. 90 km/h

Time of DayTotal

Distance Traveled

8:00 AM 0 km

9:00 AM 30 km

10:00 AM 60 km

11:00 AM 90 km

What speed is Libby’s family traveling in kilometers/hour?

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C. collision

B. gravity

If the person in the picture lets go of the rope, the weight (w) will fall to the

ground. What force is acting to pull the weight to the ground?

173

Carbon powder and iron filings are both black powders. When mixed together, they look like one black

powder. Which of these would be best to use to separate the iron filings from

the carbon powder?

C. A magnet A. A magnifying glass

174

While playing basketball, a student throws a ball into the air. What

force brings the basketball back to the ground?

A. gravity

B. magnetism

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The effect of which force is weakened when the floor is wet?

D. friction B. inertia

176

Which of the following has been the negative effect of technology?

C. People enjoy music on the radio and CDs.

B. Pollutants led to global warming.

177

Clearing a forest to build a shopping mall will most likely

result in woodpeckers —

C. losing habitat .

B. laying more eggs

178

The diagram shows landfills where two communities put

garbage. What is the advantage of Landfill Y?

C. The soil contains more nutrients.

B. The groundwater is safer.

179

In what way is the process of technological design similar to a

scientific investigation?

A. Technological designers test and revise their ideas.

B. Technological designs must be capable of mass production.

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181

The pans in this balance are at the same height. According to this information, the mass of the rock sample is —

C. 200 grams A. 170 grams

182

Which of the following does the information in the picture support?

D. Fire needs air. B. Corks put out fire.

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Mr. Brown wonders how minerals affect animal growth and decides to conduct an experiment with his chickens. He begins with 3 buckets containing exactly the same amount of chicken feed and then adds the same amount of 2 different minerals to two of the buckets. He adds calcium to one bucket, magnesium to another bucket, and he doesn’t add any minerals to the third bucket. What scientific term is used to describe the mineral placed in each bucket?

D. variable

A. control

184

A student sees a laboratory sign in science class.

According to this symbol, what should the student do when performing an experiment in

class?

D. wear a protective apron over clothing

B. avoid wearing dark clothing

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Which of the following would be safe to do during a lab activity?

D. Touching hot surfaces

A. Running in the classroom

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After you do an experiment, what’s one way to communicate your

results?

C. write a paragraph to explain your conclusion

D. all of the above

A. make a chart

B. make a graph

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C. 20cm3 A. 5cm3


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Which of the following statements expresses an opinion?

C. Our universe may not last forever.

A. Marie Curie discovered radium

.

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Why do scientists keep accurate records of their work?

C. to meet requirements of the U.S. government

D. so other scientists can repeat their experiments

191

How does a model differ from a theory?

C. A model is based on observation, while a theory is based on data.

D. A model is made to resemble something, while a theory tries to explain the data or observations.

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A scientist wants to determine what food a specific type of butterfly usually eats. What would be the best way to

find an answer to this question?

A. Observe the butterfly in its natural surroundings.

B. Conduct an experiment by giving the butterfly different foods.

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James has decided to investigate whether the number of flowers on a plant

will increase if the water given to the plant is increased. James has four pots of geraniums to use in the experiment. What condition should be varied for the

four plants in order to answer the question?

C. amount of water

B. temperature of the water

194

What conclusion could best be drawn from a study of

the work of Aristotle, Galileo, Marie Curie, Shirley Jackson, and Chien-Shiung Wu?


A. The greatest scientists have come from China.

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Who do you think knows the answer to this question? And don’t think about

asking your teacher!

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Wow! You are one

smart 5th grader!

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Your teacher must be proud!

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Keep up the good work!

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Don’t give up.

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I’m sure you’ll do

better next time!

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know all the answers.

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