Science Benchmark 4th 9 weeks

What word describes the moon's movement around the Earth?

• orbit

• rotation

• phases

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A group of stars forms a pattern. What is this pattern called?

• a solar system

• a constellation

• a ball of hot gases

A scientist records how long a day is on some planets. Which planet has a longer day than Earth?

• Mars

• Neptune

• Uranus

This picture shows a part of a constellation. The dots in the picture form a pattern. What do the dots represent?

• moons

• planets

• stars

How long does it take Earth to orbit the sun?

• one week

• one month

• one year

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You observe the pattern of phases of the moon. What phase is shown in the picture?

• full moon

• new moon

• first quarter moon

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The plants in this pond are getting water and sunlight. What else do they need to live?

• air

• rocks

• turtles

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Identify the basic needs of plants.

• rocks, water, air, nutrients

• sunlight, water, air, nutrients

• wind, water, air, nutrients

• I

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Predict what will happen to a plant if it gets none of its basic needs.

• It will stop growing

• It will grow better.

• Its needs will change

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Compare desert plants and rain forest plants. Which is true?

• Rainforest plants need more water.

• Desert plants need more water.

• Desert plants and rainforest plants need the same amount of water.

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