4th Grade Science End-of-Year Exam (Questions)

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Scars

• Hair color

• Favorite food

• Language spoken

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A cactus has thick stems to store water. This is an example of a:

• learned behavior

• physical adaptation

• predator defense

• migration pattern

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Which of these is a function of roots in a plant?

• Make seeds

• Take in sunlight

• Take in water and nutrients

• Attract insects

What happens if an animal cannot get food in its environment?

• It will grow larger

• It may migrate or die

• It will hibernate immediately

• It will change species

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What is a learned behavior?

• Eye color

• Flying in birds

• Speaking a language

• Having fur

Which is a complete metamorphosis?

• Egg → Nymph → Adult

• Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult

• Egg → Tadpole → Frog

• Egg → Hatchling → Adult

Why do bears hibernate during winter?

• To grow faster

• To stay cool

• To survive when food is scarce

• To protect their young

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A student sees ducklings following their mother. What kind of trait is this behavior?

• Inherited physical trait

• Learned behavior

• Seasonal behavior

• Response to weather

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Which body system helps animals breathe?

• Digestive

• Respiratory

• Circulatory

• Muscular

What helps birds fly?

• Hollow bones

• Strong teeth

• Long tails

• Webbed feet