Grade 4 Science Assessment

What is matter made of?

• Atoms

• Water

• Light

• Heat

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

• Plasma

What happens when heat is added to ice?

• It turns into gas

• It stays the same

• It melts into water

• It freezes more

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

• Burning wood

• Rusting metal

• Freezing water

• Baking a cake

What tool measures temperature?

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Balance scale

• Stopwatch

What causes shadows to form?

• Reflected light

• A light source

• Light being blocked

• Bright colors

Which is a good conductor of electricity?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Rubber

• Copper

Which object uses electrical energy?

• Broom

• Toaster

• Pencil

• Book

What type of energy makes things move?

• Light

• Heat

• Sound

• Mechanical

Which object reflects light the best?

• Mirror

• Black cloth

• Paper

• Plastic