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TCAP Science Review- fourth grade

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Giraffes have long, slim necks. This adaptation helps the animals survive because the giraffes can

a)

run faster

b)

lead the herd

c)

reach more food

d)

drink more water

2.
a)

Hawks

b)

Fish

c)

Mayflies

d)

Algae

3.

A glass of water is left outside on a sunny day. What will most likely happen to the water?

a)

It will change shape.

b)

It will condense.

c)

It will evaporate.

d)

It will boil.

4.

The spruce-fir moss spider is an endangered animal that lives in moss under some fir trees. The trees keep the moss from getting too dry from the sun or too wet from the rain. Which is the most likely reason the spruce-fir moss spider is an endangered animal?

a)

Large amounts of fir trees were destroyed.

b)

The number of spider predators decreased.

c)

Moss began growing on trees.

d)

The deer population in the forest increased.

5.
a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

6.

Some eagles eat fish that contain chemicals from polluted water. Some chemicals cause eagle eggs to have thin shells that break easily. Which will most likely happen to eagles that live near water pollution?

a)

They will move to an area that has more dry land.

b)

They will eat other foods instead of fish.

c)

More birds will migrate south.

d)

Fewer young will survive.

7.

Which best shows a complete circuit?

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

Scientists have discovered that a type of plastic is an effective insulator to block heat. What tool was developed as a result of this discovery?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Students need to build a model that shows how wind can change the surface of Earth. Which model best shows wind erosion?

a)

pouring water over a pile of rocks

b)

digging in soil with a shovel

c)

spraying water over a tray of soil

d)

blowing air over a pile of sand

10.
a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

11.

Which object is most likely opaque?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.
a)

metal bar

b)

plastic fork

c)

ceramic mug

d)

wooden ruler

13.

Polar bears are found where it is very cold. The thick fur of a polar bear most likely helps it survive by

a)

keeping it warm

b)

helping it find food

c)

taking in extra oxygen

d)

protecting it from predators

14.

Skyscrapers are tall buildings built to save space in cities. These buildings are made of materials that will hold heavy weights and last for hundreds of years. Which material is best for building skyscrapers?

a)

plastic

b)

coal

c)

rubber

d)

steel

15.
a)

heat

b)

solar

c)

nuclear

d)

mechanical

16.

Students compared the properties of pine cones. Which tool would best help the students measure the mass of the pine cones?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.
a)

Point W

b)

Point X

c)

Point Y

d)

Point Z

18.

Which diagram shows complete metamorphosis?

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.
a)

speed

b)

air pressure

c)

friction

d)

mass

20.
a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

nucleus

d)

vacuole

21.

a group of students wanted to find out if the type of soil affected the rate at which corn plants would grow. Which investigation would best help the students answer this question?

a)
b)
c)
d)
22.
a)

The pieces will stick to the table.

b)

The pieces will scatter around the table.

c)

The pieces will be attracted to the balloon.

d)

The pieces will move away from the balloon.

23.
a)

Train W

b)

Train X

c)

Train Y

d)

Train Z

24.
a)

Hawk

b)

Snake

c)

Frog

d)

Grass

25.
a)

wind erosion

b)

water erosion

c)

soil erosion

d)

rock erosion

26.

Which factor most likely prevents a deer population from growing too large in a forest ecosystem?

a)

the age of the trees

b)

the amount of oxygen

c)

the amount of sunlight

d)

the number of predators

27.

Students are collecting data for the number of days it has rained in the past month. The number of rainy days would be an example of

a)

season

b)

climate

c)

weather

d)

temperature

28.

Which diagram shows magnets that attract each other?

a)
b)
c)
d)
29.

Which tool should be used to measure the volume of water?

a)

ruler

b)

balance scale

c)

thermometer

d)

graduated cyclinder

30.
a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

The local forecast predicts it will be cold and rainy. Which term best describes this information?

a)

season

b)

weather

c)

climate

d)

habitat

32.

Which units are best to use when measuring the volume of cooking oil?

a)

meters

b)

centimeters

c)

centigrams

d)

milliliters

33.

Which diagram below shows a closed circuit?

a)
b)
c)
d)
34.

Which object is most likely transparent?

a)

black shirt

b)

glass window

c)

wooden door

d)

metal cabinet