4th Grade Science Test Review Form 1

Ms. William’s class worked in groups to record the physical properties of different mystery objects. They recorded their data in a science notebook. What claim can group 2 make about their object based on the data collected?

• Although the four objects looked similar, their object had a greater mass.

• Their object had different physical properties than the other objects.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Lana and Patsy were using strings and beads to make bracelets. They noticed that when the string was stretched tightly and then plucked, it vibrated quickly. What pitch did Lana and Patsy hear when the string was plucked?

• The fast vibrations caused them to hear a low pitch.

• The slow vibrations caused them to hear a low pitch.

• The fast vibrations caused them to hear a high pitch.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Jamal's conclusion about the brands of dog food Latte preferred supported Jamal's research about the role of dogs in a food chain. How did Jamal's data support the research?

• The results showed that in a food chain, dogs are consumers that get their energy from producers.

• The results showed that in a food chain, dogs are consumers that get their energy from other consumers.

• The results showed that in a food chain, dogs are producers that get their energy from other producers.

• The results showed that in a food chain, dogs are producers that get their energy from other consumers.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Mrs. Rose's class was conducting a long-term investigation on rainfall. Each group built their own rain gauge and determined the best location to place it on campus. One weekend, there was a lot of rain. Each group measured the amount of rain in their rain gauge first thing Monday morning. They shared their data in a class chart. What should the class do with the data from the 4 groups?

• Use the data from all 4 groups. There must have been a place on campus that didn’t get rain.

• Ignore the data from the Gators group, it does not fit the other groups.

• Dump out the water from all the rain gauges and wait for the next rainy weekend.

• Review where the Gator group placed their rain gauge, check the tools they are using to take their measurements, and review the procedure they are using when measuring.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When the class was working on making observations, the teacher placed an object in a paper bag. Students were allowed to shake the bag, smell the bag, and place their hand in the bag to feel the object, but they could not look at the object. If they followed these rules, which characteristic of the object would the students NOT be able to determine?

• A. hardness

• B. texture

• C. odor

• D. color

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

Keely's cat was staring out the window when Keely left for soccer practice. When she returned from practice, the cat was still staring out the window, but Keely could immediately tell the cat had moved while she was gone. How did Keely know that her cat had been in motion?

• The cat was in a different position.

• The window was open.

• There was a mess in the room.

• Keely saw a video of the cat moving.

After a picnic at the park, 4 different spoons were left behind. They sat in the Sun for 2 hours. When the park ranger found them, which spoon was the warmest?

• A. plastic

• B. metal

• C. wood

• D. rubber

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

To answer this question, refer to the "Skateboard" passage and charts. Jeffrey claimed that the data was not fair but Rochelle said they collected measurable data. Which statement is supported by data?

• Rochelle coasted a further distance each trial at both heights.

• Rochelle has a bigger skateboard than Jeffrey allowing a further distance to be travelled.

• Jeffrey is taller than Rochelle causing the skateboard to travel a shorter distance.

• Jeffrey coasted a further distance each trial and at both heights.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

To answer this question, refer to the "Skateboard" passage and charts. Rochelle made a claim that Jeffrey was the slower skater during the challenge. Jeffrey claimed that they couldn't determine which skater was faster. They decided to do 5 more trials at each height to determine which skater had more speed. What data do they need to collect in order to determine their speed?

• the time it takes each skater to go from the top of the ramp to the bottom of the ramp

• the time it takes each skater to go from the top of the ramp to the point at which they stop

• the angle of each ramp

• the mass of the skateboards

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Jaziah was trying to push a magnet across the table with a second magnet, but the two magnets kept coming together instead. What does Jaziah need to do in order to push one magnet with the other?

• Make sure the north pole of the first magnet is facing the south pole of the second magnet

• Make sure the north pole of the first magnet is facing the north pole of the second magnet

• It doesn’t matter which direction the magnets face, you need to try different magnets until it works

• Magnets can’t be used to push each other across a table

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NGSS.3-PS2-3

NGSS.3-PS2-4