4th Grade Amplify Science Quiz 2

Hannah and Ethan are having a debate in class. What do they need to back up their answers to the teacher's questions?

• Claim

• Criteria

• Options

• Evidence

Avery, Nora, and Scarlett are working together on a science project. They need to figure out what you call a group of parts that work together. Can you help them choose the right word?

• function

• energy 

• system

• evidence

Which one of these could NOT potentially cause a blackout?

• a. an earthquake

• b. a shortage of coal, wind, or water

• c. too many people talking on their mobile phones

• d. a hurricane

What problem are we working to solve in this unit?

• The power is off

• The lights don't work

• Ergstown is having frequent blackouts

• The mayor of Ergstown sent us an email

What do we need to know to solve the problem?

• Who is the Mayor?

• Why do mice chew wires?

• How does the electrical system work?

• Why does Ergstown have blackouts?

What is an engineer?

• Someone who makes engines

• A person who uses their science knowledge to design a solution to a problem

• A person who drives trains

• A person who fixes electricity

In a system, each part's job is called its _______ .

• synthesize

• function

• engineer

• machine

What does it mean to synthesize?

• To cook ingredients together

• To solve a puzzle

• To think about the answer

• To put together information to understand better

Benjamin and Aria are curious about what gives things the power to move or change. What is the word for this amazing ability?

• function

• energy 

• system

• evidence

Aria and William are building a cool robot together. What form of energy travels through the wires to make their robot move?

• Thermal Energy

• Light Energy

• Electric Energy

• Chemical Energy