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Scientists conduct different kinds of investigations. Which of the following describes why Hannah's investigations was NOT an experiment?

• Hannah did not collect and record data.

• Hannah did not conduct a controlled test.

• Hannah did not show her information in a graph.

• Hannah observed only three different weather features.

To measure weather, scientist use tools. Which of the following tools did Hannah most likely use?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hand Lens

• Weather Vane

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Look at the image of a butterfly’s life cycle above. In which stage does the butterfly reproduce?

• When the caterpillar changes into a chrysalis

• When the caterpillar grows inside the egg

• When the butterfly lays eggs so new caterpillars will hatch

• When the butterfly feeds on green leaves to grow

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How does living in groups help chimpanzees survive?

• Chimpanzee mothers can leave their young when they go to find food.

• Chimpanzees work together to meet their needs.

• It is easier for chimpanzees to find sticks when they are in groups.

• It is easier for scientists to study chimpanzees when they are in groups.

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How could living in a herd help a zebra to survive?

• Predators are afraid of big herds of zebras. They will not attack them.

• Predators like to attack big herds of zebras. They do not attack zebras who are alone.

• Predators will not know where to attack because of the zebra’s stripes.

• Zebras make huffing sounds to communicate with other zebras in the herd.

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Which answer best explains why some puppies have different patterns and colors of fur?

• They eat different foods.

• They have different ancestors.

• They got the same traits from their parents, but like to do different things.

• They got a variation of traits from their parents.

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What is a living thing that uses energy from the sun to make its own food?

• consumer

• predator

• producer

• energy

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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Which of the following is a chemical element?

• Water

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Carbon Dioxide

What is the primary gas found in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen