Interwrite PRS Cricket Enabled TH G RADE S CIENCE T EST R ELEASED I TEMS Mathias ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 1 Three measurements of the same leaf were taken during June. Based on the graph, how much did the leaf grow in length from June 1 to June 30? a)7 cm b)5 cm c)12 cm d)6 cm M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

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Q UESTION 3 Sandy is conducting an investigation to find out which food his dog likes best. What is the manipulated variable in his investigation ? a) b) c) d) M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 4 To describe this car’s motion, a student should use which of the following? M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 5 Which substance would best conduct electricity? M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 6 Which picture shows kinetic energy? M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 7 A class prepared an electrical circuit using a battery, connecting wires, and three light bulbs. Which circuit will make the lights shine ? M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 8 What form of energy is being used by the toaster? a)Thermal b)Electrical c)Solar d)Nuclear M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 9 What weather tool measures wind speed? M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 10 This tool is used to measure air pressure -- a)Thermometer b)Rain gauge c)Barometer d)Wind vane M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 11 What is the next phase of the moon ? M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 12 In an experiment, Jackson tested to see how the size of rocks affects the amount of dirt that washes away when water flows downhill. Which variable was manipulated? a)The amount of water b)The size of the rocks c)The speed of the flowing water d)The amount of rocks M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 13 What gas is released by green plants? a) Oxygen b) Hydrogen c) Nitrogen d) Helium M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 14 To find out which soil absorbs (holds) moisture best, each container shown must -- a)Contain the same amount of water b)Contain the same amount of soil c)Be placed in the same type of container d)Be placed in the same size container M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 15 What helps plants reproduce by spreading plant’s pollen or seeds? a) Sun b) Wind c) Soil d) Sand M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 16 Look at the diagram below. Which of the following shows the pistil? a) Part A b) Part B c) Part Cd) Part D M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 17 The organization of a ____ depends on the niches within it and how they relate to each other. a) niche b) community c) population d) ecosystem M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 18 What is a scientist who studies the weather? a) Meteorologist b) Astrophysicist c) Weather Man d) Biologist M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 19 A warm air mass coming in over cooler air mass is called -- a)Warm Front b)Cool Front c)Hot Front d)Cold Front M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 20 During the water cycle, cooler air causes water vapor to turn into clouds. What is this step called? a) Precipitation b) Evaporation c) Accumulation d) Condensation M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 21 What is it called when heat is added to water to make it turn into a gas? a) Condensation b) Evaporation c) Accumulation d) Precipitation M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 22 What is the stage in the water cycle when water vapor collects and falls to the ground as snow, hail, sleet, or rain? a) Precipitation b) Condensation c) Evaporation d) Accumulation M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 23 When the Earth is seen from space it looks like a blue marble. This is because the Earth is mainly covered in which of the following? a) Clouds b) Dirt c) Water d) Atmosphere M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 24 The cycle of the seasons is most caused by the— a) Motion of the earth around the sun b) Motion of the planets c) Tilt of the earth’s axis d) The gravitational pull of the moon on the earth M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 25 The distance between which two is the longest? a) the moon and Mars b) the Earth and Mars c) the Earth and the moon d) the Earth and the sun M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 26 About how long does it take the Earth to make one full rotation on its axis – a) One year b) 24 hours c) 1 day d) Both b and c M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 27 Which tool would be used to measure mass? M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

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Q UESTION 29 Which of these is the main function of this plant’s roots? a)Making seeds b)Producing pollen c)Absorbing nutrients d)Storing chlorophyll M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT

Q UESTION 30 Which of these natural resources is a source of lumber for home building? a)Ores b)Coal c)Trees d)grasses M ATHIAS ~ SPS ITRT