Science 4th Grade A17

A student claims that animals in the desert have adapted to survive in hot, dry conditions. Which statement best supports the student’s claim?

• Desert animals have thick fur that helps them stay warm at night.

• Desert animals can go for long periods without drinking water.

• Desert animals usually sleep all day to avoid the heat.

• Desert animals eat a lot of food to keep cool in the heat.

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Use your knowledge of science to answer the question. How do the ears and the brain work together?

• The ears send sound signals to the brain to help you hear.

• The brain sends sound signals to the ears so you can hear better.

• The ears send air to the brain.

• The brain sends messages to the ears about the weather.

Use your knowledge of science to answer the question. Which pair of devices shows how electrical energy can be converted into both light and sound when connected to electricity?

• Microwave and fan

• Lamp and radio

• Toaster and lamp

• Clock and blender

Part A Which statement best describes the pattern of where tornadoes are most likely to occur?

• Tornadoes happen mostly in the mountains and near the oceans.

• Tornadoes mostly occur in the Midwest, where warm and cold air meet.

• Tornadoes happen equally in every part of the world.

• Tornadoes only occur in the winter months.

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

• To predict where it will rain next week.

• To identify areas at high risk of tornadoes.

• To decide where to build schools.

• To predict the number of snowstorms in a year.

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Which statement describes two ways that oil and coal are most alike?

• Both are renewable, and both produce clean energy.

• Both are nonrenewable, and both produce harmful pollutants.

• Both are renewable, and neither produces waste.

• Both are nonrenewable, and neither produces waste.

Which energy source is renewable and produces air pollutants?

• Biofuels

• Solar

• Natural gas

• Wind

Which energy source is renewable, does not require burning fuel, and has large land use?

• Solar

• Wind

• Biofuels

• Natural gas