SC READY Grade 4 Science Sample Items

Front

Why would plant B survive better than plant A during a period without rain? Plant A: short, one main thick root, some smaller root structures. Plant B: short, many small roots with hair-like structures.

Back

The hair-like structures on the roots increase its ability to absorb water from the soil.

Front

The map shows locations where earthquakes are frequent around the world. Which statement best describes the data in the map?

Back

Most earthquakes occur along boundaries between continents.

Front

The oldest rock layer is the ______ layer, and it has ______ fossils.

Back

bottom, marine

Front

The drawing shows the rock layers and fossils in an area. Use the drop-down menus to best describe this area and how it has changed over time. This means that a very long time ago, the area was ______.

Back

underwater

Front

The drawing shows the rock layers and fossils in an area. Use the drop-down menus to best describe this area and how it has changed over time. More recently, the area has been ______.

Back

dry land

Front

What did the student most likely observe about birds and owls?

Back

Other birds avoid owls.

Front

Which data best support the answer selected in part A?

Back

Fewer birds were observed when the plastic owl was used.

Front

How do animals receive, process, and respond to information?

Back

Animals use their senses to receive information, process it in their brain, and respond accordingly.

Front

Which model best describes how the cat processed the information in its environment when a can of tuna is opened?

Back

tuna can makes a sound → cat’s brain receives a signal → cat runs into the kitchen

Front

Essential component for a model showing how a tree is viewed by the eye? Options: Light source, Soil type, Tree height, Leaf color

Back

Light source