Science 4th Grade A7

A student claims that desert plants have special features to survive. Which statement best supports the student’s claim?

• Desert plants grow close together to share water.

• Desert plants often have deep roots to reach underground water.

• Desert plants grow very tall to capture rain from clouds.

• Desert plants produce large flowers to attract animals.

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Use your knowledge of science to answer the question. Which statement best explains how the skin and the brain work together?

• The skin sends signals to the brain when it feels heat or cold.

• The brain sends signals to the skin to create body heat.

• The skin sends oxygen to the brain during exercise.

• The brain sends signals to the skin to grow new layers.

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Use your knowledge of science to answer the question. Which pair of devices provides evidence that electrical energy can be converted to motion energy and light energy when the devices are connected to a source of electricity?

• Fan and flashlight

• Toaster and radio

• Lamp and oven

• Doorbell and blender

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Part A Which statement best describes the pattern of where rainforests are found?

• Most rainforests are located near cold, snowy regions.

• Most rainforests are found near deserts with very little rainfall.

• Most rainforests are found in tropical areas near the equator.

• Most rainforests are located in the middle of oceans.

Part B How can scientists best use the pattern identified in Part A?

• To predict where the largest deserts will form.

• To identify areas where rainfall is high and biodiversity is greatest.

• To locate regions with the most earthquakes.

• To find new places where snow may fall in tropical areas.

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Which statement describes two ways that hydropower and solar power are most alike?

• Both are renewable and do not require burning fuel.

• Both are limited in availability and are nonrenewable.

• Both are available everywhere and require burning fuel.

• Both are renewable and always available in the same amounts.