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1.

Calvin wanted to race in his city's 5K race. Having never raced, he was worried that he would not finish. He worked hard and practiced everyday. He even trained with a coach. Calvin not only finished the race, but to his surprise he ended up winning 1st place in his age group! The reader can conclude that Calvin trained with a coach because --

a)

Calvin would not practice on his own.

b)

Calvin's parents made him work with a coach.

c)

Calvin's goal was to win the race.

d)

Calvin had never raced and wanted the extra help.

2.

Hiccups can be annoying when you can't get rid of them! One day, Zane decided to do something about it. He worked day and night trying to find a cure. After months of hard work, he came up with a recipe lollipop to help treat hiccups. Made of honey and lemon, Zane's sweet and sour lollipops became an instant success. From the red sentence above, a reader can tell that Zane is--

a)

hardworking

b)

lazy

c)

smart

d)

frustrated

3.

When people visit they train station, they do not just come to ride a train. They also get to meet Samba, train station's manager who happens to be a cat! Samba attracts millions of visitors, which helps the town. When visitors come, they also spend money at restaurants, shops, and hotels. Samba has helped bring in over 12 million dollars! The reader can tell that Samba is welcome to stay at the train station because--

a)

She attracts passengers.

b)

She rides on the trains.

c)

She plays with other cats.

d)

She gives tours.

4.

Each year, the Pima Air Space Museum hosts the Great Paper Airplane Fly-Off. The plane that flies the farthest wins! The winner's design is used to create a giant paper airplane, in hopes that it will take flight. Creating paper airplanes encourages exploration in science and invention. The reader can conclude that the museum values science because --

a)

paper airplanes are in museums

b)

all museums are scientific

c)

they encourage exploration in science and invention

d)

they encourage competition

5.

Play Pump may look like your average merry-go-round, but more than likely your local merry-go-round does not supply water to you. Play Pumps are used in some parts of the world where clean water is almost impossible to find. Play Pumps work by taking the energy from the movement of the merry-go-round to pump water from underground into a holding container for communities to use. The reader can conclude that --

a)

Play Pumps are simple merry-go-rounds.

b)

Play Pumps are important in some parts of the world.

c)

Play Pumps are impossible to find.

d)

Play Pumps are very expensive.

6.

One day, Tawni stumbled upon a baby hippo stranded and alone! As a game warden, he knew how to take care of baby hippos. Soon the hippo was taken in by Tawni and given the name Patrick. Patrick quickly settled in with his new family, playing with the dogs and even living indoors. However, Patrick grew very quickly and soon began breaking furniture! Tawni had to start locking Patrick out of the house, but Patrick was still a member of the family. The reader can conclude this it is unusual for --

a)

Tawni to play with wild animals.

b)

hippos to live with humans.

c)

humans to care about animals.

d)

Patrick to break furniture.

7.

One day, Tawni stumbled upon a baby hippo stranded and alone! As a game warden, he knew how to feed baby hippos. Soon the hippo was taken in by Tawni and given the name Patrick. Patrick quickly settled in with his new family, playing with the dogs and even living indoors. Which sentence best explains why Tawni was able to provide care for Patrick?

a)

One day, Tawni stumbled upon a baby hippo stranded and alone.

b)

As a game warden, Tawni knew how to feed baby hippos.

c)

Soon the stranded hippo was taken in by Tawni and given the name Patrick.

d)

Patrick quickly settled in with his new family.

8.

Which sentence best support the idea that potato chips are well-liked today?

a)

Potato chips are a crunchy and salty snack.

b)

Potato chips have come a long way from their beginnings are fried potatoes.

c)

Potato chips began as an accidental success.

d)

Grocery stores sometimes have a hard time keeping bags of potato chips on their shelves before they sell out.

9.

Earth is a great planet for human life. We have air, water, and food that are necessary for our survival. Some people think that one day we may need to move to another planet like Mars! Mr. Elon Musk is one of those people. He created the company SpaceX which builds spaceships. Mr. Musk's idea is that one day his SpaceX rockets will take humans to Mars. The reader can conclude that Elon Musk is likely to be --

a)

friendly

b)

competitive

c)

innovative (creator)

d)

worried

10.

Earth is a great planet for human life. We have air, water, and food that are necessary for our survival. Some people think that one day we may need to move to another planet like Mars! Mr. Elon Musk is one of those people. He created the company SpaceX which builds spaceships. Mr. Musk's idea is that one day his SpaceX rockets will take humans to Mars. The reader can conclude that Elon Musk is likely to be --

a)

friendly

b)

competitive

c)

innovative (creator)

d)

worried

11.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years. 
a)
Renewable Energy Resource
b)
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
12.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.
a)
Renewable Energy Resource
b)
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
13.
A type of energy that uses heat that is stored  inside the earth is 
a)
geometric energy
b)
geothermal energy
c)
biomass energy
d)
solar energy
14.
A problem with geothermal energy is that it 
a)
is too hot
b)
is non-polluting
c)
is available only in the ocean
d)
is available only in certain locations
15.
What is coal made of?
a)
decomposed animal and plant remains
b)
water
c)
electricity
d)
all of the above
16.
This power plant produces electricity by getting heat from a hot spring. It is most likely using - 
a)
fossil fuels
b)
biofuels
c)
solar energy 
d)
geothermal energy 
17.
As water flows through a dam, a generator is turned and creates enough electricity for thousands of homes. This describes...
a)
biofuels
b)
hydroelectric energy
c)
geothermal energy
d)
solar power
18.
Where can the oldest layer be found?
a)
The top layer
b)
The middle layer
c)
They are all the same age
d)
The bottom layer
19.
In what kind of rock can fossils be found?
a)
Sedimentary Rocks
b)
Igneous Rocks
c)
Metamorphic Rocks
d)
Granite
20.
Some students made a model to show one of the first steps in the formation of sedimentary rock.  The students pour 2 cm of light-colored sand into a clear plastic box.  Then they add 1 cm of gravel.  Finally, they pour 2 cm of dark-colored sand on top of the gravel.  Which characteristic of sedimentary rock does this model best show?
a)
Sedimentary rock is made of layers.
b)
Sedimentary rock is cemented bits of rock.
c)
Sedimentary rock is often limestone.
d)
Sedimentary rock is common in Texas.
21.
Monahans Sandhills State Park in Texas has almost 4,000 acres of sand dunes. Some of the dunes are as tall as a six-story building. 
The dunes in the park are formed by — 
a)
rainstorms
b)
tornadoes
c)
strong winds
d)
earthquakes
22.
Fertilizers used on farms near the coast can be carried to the ocean when runoff occurs during rain showers. These fertilizers can decrease the populations of fish and shellfish. Which other populations most likely decrease as a result?
a)
Organisms that eat algae 
b)
Organisms that live on farms 
c)
Organisms that eat fish and shellfish 
d)
All of these 
23.
Some buildings and homes are heated by energy produced from an alternative to fossil fuels. Which of these is an example of a building or home heated using an alternative energy source? 
a)
A home heated by energy generated by a hydroelectric dam 
b)
A building that has emergency electric generators that run on gasoline 
c)
A home heated by energy produced from a coal power plant in a city 
d)
A building that has furnaces powered by natural gas 
24.
A group of students visited a park and collected leaves from many different trees in order to study them. They recorded their observations about the leaves. Which of these observations does NOT describe an inherited trait? 
a)
The leaves vary in shape and size. 
b)
 Some leaves have holes made by insects chewing on them.
c)
Some leaves are smooth on one side and rough on the other. 
d)
The colors of the leaves range from light green to dark green. 
25.

A student made a list of activities that involve energy.

1. Sharks chasing a school of fish

2. A toaster heating bread

3. A cell phone charging

4. A tree limb falling to the ground

5. Tomato plants absorbing sunlight

6. A canoe floating down a rive


Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy?

a)

Activities 1, 4, and 6

b)

Activities 2, 4, and 5

c)

Activities 1 and 2

d)

Activities 3, 5, and 6

26.
Students conduct an investigation to observe the Sun's movement.   Which safety procedure should students following during this investigation?
a)
Wear gloves and goggles
b)
Keep loose hair tied back
c)
Never look directly at the Sun
d)
Record all data in science notebooks
27.
The Smiths notice a bird flying into a window.  The bird flies into the window because light - 
a)
travels through the window
b)
reflects from the window
c)
refracts around the window
d)
reflects around the window
28.
Students conduct and investigation to determine which substances are soluble in water.  All of the following have the property of solubility in water EXCEPT - 
a)
sugar cubes
b)
salt crystals
c)
cooking oil
d)
food coloring
29.
Which of the following shows conservation of natural resources?
a)
Throw litter on the side of a highway
b)
Write on both sides of notebook paper
c)
Leave the water running while brushing teeth.
d)
Leave the lights on when exiting a room.
30.
Which gets all its energy from the sun?
a)
consumer
b)
producer
c)
decomposer
d)
no living organism
31.
Which material is most likely to expand if exposed to freezing temperatures?
a)
iron
b)
wood
c)
water
d)
plastic
32.
Which best explains why a pan placed on a hot stove top will begin to warm?
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
evaporation
33.
A ball was rolling fast and then slowed. Which most likelycaused the ball to slow?
a)
heat
b)
wind
c)
friction
d)
momentum
34.
Which statement best describes how winter weather can damage roads?
a)
Snow and ice can cause car accidents, which damage roads.
b)
Rain, ice, and snow can cause the painted lines on roads to fade.
c)
Cold temperatures can cause road materials to expand, creating potholes.
d)
Water can get into cracks in roads, then freeze and expand, making the cracks worse.
35.
Monahans Sandhills State Park in Texas has almost 4,000 acres of sand dunes. Some of the dunes are as tall as a six-story building.
The dunes in the park are formed by —
a)
Rainstorms
b)
Tornadoes
c)
Earthquakes
d)
Strong winds
36.
Fertilizers used on farms near the coast can be carried to the ocean when runoff occurs during rain showers. These fertilizers can decrease the populations of fish and shellfish. Which other populations most likely decrease as a result?
a)
Organisms that eat algae
b)
Organisms that live on farms
c)
Organisms that eat fish and shellfish
d)
All of these
37.
Which planet is the student studying?
a)
Saturn
b)
Uranus
c)
Jupiter
d)
Mars
38.
The diagram shows an electric circuit with four bells that a student plans to build. When the student connects the wires as shown, which of the bells will ring?
a)
Bell 1 only 
b)
Bells 1 and 4 only
c)
Bells 3 and 4 only 
d)
Bells 1, 2, 3, and 4 
39.
Many desert animals depend on the prickly pear cactus. What role does the prickly pear cactus play in a desert food web?   
a)
It obtains energy from producers. 
b)
It returns nutrients to the soil. 
c)
It preys upon other organisms. 
d)
It provides energy to consumers. 
40.
Which of these is likely to occur during the next three minutes? 
a)
The hot water will become hotter because air and heat are trapped in the top cup.   
b)
The water level will rise in the bottom cup because of evaporation. 
c)
Water droplets will form on the inside of the top cup as the water vapor cools. 
d)
Water from the bottom cup will become solid as the hot water cools. 
41.
The table gives information about four types of fish. These fish all have mouth structures that allow them to eat different types of food. Which of these fish has mouth structures that allow it to eat algae by taking large bites of the hard coral on which the algae grows?
a)
Parrotfish
b)
Koi
c)
Goby
d)
Seahorse
42.
Some buildings and homes are heated by energy produced from an alternative to fossil fuels. Which of these is an example of a building or home heated using an alternative energy source?
a)
A home heated by energy generated by a hydroelectric dam 
b)
A building that has emergency electric generators that run on gasoline
c)
A home heated by energy produced from a coal power plant in a city 
d)
A building that has furnaces powered by natural gas 
43.
 The two pictures show part of an investigation. A magnet, a book, and a paper clip are on a sheet of lined paper. In Picture 1 a student slides a magnet closer to the book. The student holds the book still in both pictures. Which statement about this investigation can be supported by the result shown?
a)
Work was done on the magnet, the book, and the paper clip.
b)
Work was done on the magnet and the paper clip only.
c)
Work was done on the magnet and the book only.
d)
Work was done on the magnet only.
44.
A student fills two identical beakers with the same volume of water. The student places one beaker in a freezer and the other beaker on a hot plate. After 5 minutes the student observes that the temperature of the water in the freezer is 19°C and the temperature of the water on the hot plate is 42°C. Which statement best describes the relationship between the two beakers of water and the freezing and boiling points of water?
a)
The temperature of the water on the hot plate must increase 58°C before it boils, and the temperature of the water in the freezer must decrease 32°C before it freezes
b)
The temperature of the water on the hot plate is closer to the boiling point than the temperature of the water in the freezer is to the freezing point
c)
The temperature of the water in the freezer must decrease 19°C before it freezes, and the temperature of the water on the hot plate must increase 170°C before it boils.
d)
The temperature of the water in the freezer is closer to the freezing point than the temperature of the water on the hot plate is to the boiling point.
45.
Green anole lizards are bright-green reptiles native to the southeastern United States and the Caribbean islands. They can be kept in terrariums to study their behavior and how they interact with their environment. Which observation describes this anole lizard interacting with the living elements in its environment?
a)
The anole rested on one of the rocks and lifted its head toward the light. 
b)
The anole climbed the plant and then ate a cricket off one of the leaves.   
c)
The anole drank some water and then ran across the sand. 
d)
The anole jumped from the rock and scattered sand with its tail.   
46.
The toy oven shown uses a lightbulb to bake small cakes. What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes?
a)
Electrical and thermal
b)
Mechanical and electrical
c)
Thermal and mechanical
d)
Light and sound
47.
Which list contains only processes that must occur in order for fossil fuels to form? 
a)
Formation of faults, burial, glacier formation
b)
Organism growth, burial, volcanic eruptions
c)
Organism growth, burial, compaction
d)
Erosion, burial, earthquakes
48.
A group of students visited a park and collected leaves from many different trees in order to study them. They recorded their observations about the leaves. Which of these observations does NOT describe an inherited trait?
a)
The leaves vary in shape and size. 
b)
Some leaves have holes made by insects chewing on them. 
c)
Some leaves are smooth on one side and rough on the other. 
d)
The colors of the leaves range from light green to dark green. 
49.
A student studying East Africa reads these facts about the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The student thinks that parts of Texas are probably similar to the Serengeti. Based on the following descriptions, which of these Texas animals would be least likely to live in the Serengeti’s grasslands?  
a)
 Burrowing Owl
* Small owl with long legs
*Lives in areas with many species of short plants
*Often nests in abandonded rodend tunnels
b)
Proghorn
*Large herbivore; about 1 m tall at the shoulder
* Lives in open areas with short plants to graze
* Second-fastest land animal
c)
Pileated Woodpecker
* Large woodpecker; about 42 cm long
*Nests in mature trees in densely forested areas
*Loud and destructive to trees
d)
Black-Tailed Jackrabbit
* Large rabbit with long ears 
* Lives in areas with short plants where predators are visible 
* Often lives in areas that have been grazed by livestock
50.
You sit down in the comfy seat with your soda and popcorn. The lights go out and the screen lights up. Where can you infer that you are?
a)
the movie theater
b)
the ballpark
c)
a restaurant
d)
your classroom
51.
Lexi's heart was racing and the palms of her hands were sweaty. The teacher began to pass out the tests and Lexi put her office space up. How can you infer that Lexi is feeling?
a)
happy
b)
proud
c)
nervous
d)
confident
52.
Sadie loves to learn about animals and their habitats. She also really loves learning about space and all of the planets. What can you infer is her favorite subject in school? 
a)
math
b)
reading
c)
science
d)
social studies
53.

What can you infer about the following:

Sofia threw on mismatched socks and forgot to brush her teeth. She ran out the door just in time to see the bus drive by.

a)

Sofia was dressing up as a clown.

b)

Sofia was practicing for the big race.

c)

Sofia's alarm didn't go off, and she was late for school.

d)

Sofia's mom forgot to lay out her clothes for her.

54.

Which clues would lead you to infer that Lucy would not be going to school today. There may be more than one correct answer.

a)

She peeked out the window, and her eyes lit up.

b)

Lucy crawled out of bed.

c)

White flakes fell from the sky and covered the roads.

d)

Lucy woke up early.

55.

Which of the following scenarios support that it is cold outside?

a)

The baby threw her peas over the edge of her chair and laughted as every last bit of her veggies was licked off of the floor.

b)

"Ohhhh, Ahhh!" said the boys. As another one sparkled in the sky, they jumped for joy. Boom! As soon as the show was over, the tired boys went home to bed.

c)

When Chara looked outside, she knew it would be the perfect day to snuggle up with her favorite book, slippers, and cup of hot cocoa. Maybe later she would have warm soup for lunch.

d)

Rachel climbed under the covers and got out her flashlight. She snuck out her book and began to read. Before she knew it, the clock read 11pm! AS she heard her mom walking toward her room, she quickly turned off her light and pretended to snore.

56.
What process changes liquid water into vapor?
a)
1 - sun's radiation
b)
2 - condensation
c)
3 - evaporation
d)
4 - precipitation
57.
A city has a temperature of 75 degrees with partly cloudy skies. The forecast says the air pressure and temperature will drop later in the day. What type of weather might happen later in the afternoon?
a)
rainy
b)
sunny
c)
snowing
d)
hailing
58.

Which process is most responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?

a)

scraping by glaciers

b)

erosion by water

c)

explosive volcanic eruptions

d)

cracking of Earth's crust by earthquakes

59.
This landform is a sea arch. What is responsible for shaping this arch?
a)
plate tectonics
b)
earthquakes
c)
deposition
d)
erosion
60.

Looking at this picture, we can see wind, water, and ice. These elements can move sediment during what process?

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

hurricane

61.
If you found a fossil like the one pictured, what prediction could you make about the area of land. At one time that area was...
a)
filled with fresh water.
b)
a dessert.
c)
a forest then turned into a swamp. 
d)
a tundra.
62.
When looking at the layers of  sedimentary rock, which layer is the youngest?
a)
Top
b)
Middle
c)
Bottom
63.
Which of the following can destroy animal habitats but can also clear the way for new plant growth?
a)
earthquakes
b)
erosion
c)
floods
d)
forest fires
64.
Which of the following food chains shows the correct energy flow from left to right?
a)
rabbit > owl > grass
b)
grass > rabbit > owl
c)
owl > rabbit > grass
d)
grass > owl > rabbit
65.
If a population of grizzly bears gradually increases over time, which of the following will most likely occur?
a)
The number of prey species will decrease.
b)
The size of the bear population will continue to increase.
c)
The bear population in that area will eventually die out.
d)
The number of prey species will increase.
66.
Why are decomposers necessary in the food chain?
a)
They provide nutrients for plants.
b)
They photosynthesize.
c)
They are food for carnivores.
d)
They prey on herbivores.
67.
Which best describes an inherited trait?
a)
a characteristic one chooses to express
b)
a characteristic one receives from the food one eats
c)
a characteristic that is passed on from one’s parents
d)
a characteristic that is influenced by one’s surroundings
68.
A litter of kittens have traits that are similar to both the mother cat and the father cat. Which best explains this situation?
a)
The kittens are provided the same kind of milk from their mother as they grow.
b)
The kittens inherit some of their traits from their mother and some from their father.
c)
The kittens are kept at the same temperatures by their mother when they are first born.
d)
The kittens are taught by their parents to have similar traits.
69.
Which characteristic would a child not inherit from one or both of its parents?
a)
freckles
b)
hair style
c)
eye color
d)
dimples
70.

Picture a glacier moving down a mountain....Which statement about glaciers is correct?

a)

Glaciers are the main force in the creation of mountains

b)

Glaciers move to slowly too change Earth's landscape

c)

Glaciers create both deep valleys and mountain lakes

d)

Glaciers carved all of the rivers that currently exist on Earth.

71.
Plants are known as producers because they produce their own food.  How do producers receive the energy for this process?
a)
By consuming soil nutrients
b)
By absorbing sunlight
c)
By releasing water
d)
By producing oxygen
72.
There are 40,302 people living in Coppell. Which of these is another way to write 40,302?
a)
40,000 + 300 + 2
b)
40 + 30 + 2
c)
4,000 + 300 + 20
d)
400 + 30 + 2
73.
The graph shows the number of people's favorite pizza toppings. Which two toppings have 30 in total?
a)
Pepperoni and Cheese
b)
Cheese and Sausage
c)
Mushrooms & Olives and Pepperoni
d)
Sausage and Mushrooms & Olives
74.
Which point on the number line represents 44?
a)
P
b)
Q
c)
R
d)
S
75.
Draqe scored 26 points in a basketball game. Kayla scored 3 points less than Draqe. Cooper scored 7 points more than Kayla. How many points did Cooper score?
a)
18
b)
30
c)
26
d)
38
76.
There were 30,816 people living in Laramie in 2009. What is the value of the digit 8 in 30,816?
a)
Eight hundred
b)
Eight thousand
c)
Eighty thousand
d)
Eighty
77.
Matt had a bag of 28 chocolate bars. He divided the chocolate bars evenly between several children. If there were no chocolate bars left over, how many chocolate bars could each child have received?
a)
6
b)
7
c)
8
d)
9
78.
Rory began studying one evening at the time shown on the clock. He studied for 1 hour and 20 minutes. What time did he finish studying?
a)
5:15 p.m.
b)
5:55 p.m.
c)
6:05 p.m.
d)
6:15 p.m.
79.
Audrey bought 3 packets of bubble gum and 2 packets of mints. There were 8 bubble gum pieces in each packet, and 6 mints in each packet. Which expression could be used to find how many more pieces of bubble gum she bought than mints?
a)
(8 x 6) - (3 x 2)
b)
(8 - 3) x (6 - 2)
c)
(3 x 8) - (2 x 6)
d)
(3 + 8) - (2 + 6)
80.
Sushi sells for $3 for each small roll and $5 for each large roll. Derrick bought 4 small rolls and 7 large rolls. How much did Derrick spend in all, in dollars?
a)
$12
b)
$35
c)
$47
d)
$52
81.
Ling scored 82 during a basketball game. Mickey scored 63 during a basketball game. Which is the best estimate of how many more points ling scored than Mickey?
a)
10
b)
15
c)
20
d)
25
82.
The lengths of four sides of a polygon are shown in the diagram. 
The perimeter of the polygon is 40 units. What is the missing length in units?
a)
8 units
b)
15 units
c)
10 units
d)
30 units
83.
The coins and bills shown represent the money Hilda has in her purse.
Which is the amount of money Hilda has in her purse?
a)
$7.29
b)
$6.25
c)
$7.04
d)
$6.39
84.
Look a the three figures below.
Which statement is true?
a)
Figure 1 has exactly 2 more vertices than Figure 3.
b)
Figure 2 has exactly 2 less angles than Figure 1.
c)
Figure 3 has exactly 3 more sides than Figure 2.
d)
Figure 1 has exactly twice as many vertices as Figure 2.
85.

We went to the park, and ________we went home.

a)

then

b)

than

86.

Ive been going to the gym every day!

a)

change gym to Gym

b)

change day to Day

c)

change Ive to I've

d)

make no change

87.

I'm going to be your teacher until May.

a)

Change your to you're (which means you are)

b)

Change I'm to Im

c)

Change May to may

d)

Make no change

88.

This is a photo of my grandmothers house in Mexico.

a)

Change Mexico to mexico (MINTS)

b)

Change photo to foto (Websters/ check spelling)

c)

change grandmothers to grandmother's (plural to ownership)

d)

make no change

89.

My best friend says she can trust me?

a)

Change friend to freind (Webster's/ Check spelling)

b)

Change says to say's (verb usage / Webster's)

c)

Change the question mark to a period. (end marks)

d)

Make no change.

90.

Which answer choice is the best written and makes the most sense?

a)

Our playground was very clean, and proud of it.

b)

Our playground, was very clean, and we were, very proud of it.

c)

Our playground was very clean. We were very proud of it.

d)

None of these are well written.

91.

Yesterday, we ___________ an owl in our backyard.

a)

see

b)

saw

c)

sawed

d)

seen

92.

I have not saw an owl before, so I am going to start looking out for one!

a)

change saw to see

b)

change saw to seen

c)

change saw to sawed

d)

Make no change! The sentence sounds great!

93.

Combine the following sentences:

  1. We bought a dog.
  2. We named it Fluffster.
a)

We bought a dog named Fluffster.

b)

We bought a dog and named it Fluffster.

c)

We bought a dog, so we named it Flufflster.

d)

We bought a dog because we named it Fluffster.

94.

We sends my mom a big bouquet of roses last year on Mother's Day!

a)

change sends to sended (usage)

b)

change sends to sent (usage)

c)

change Mother's Day to mother's day (MINTS)

d)

Make no change

95.

We sends my mom a big bouquet of roses last year on Mother's Day!

a)

change sends to sended (usage)

b)

change sends to sent (usage)

c)

change Mother's Day to mother's day (MINTS)

d)

Make no change

96.

Choose the list that best describes how fossil fuels are formed.

a)

Organism growth, burial, volcanic eruptions

b)

Faults in Earth's crust, burial, glacier formation

c)

Organism growth, burial, compaction

d)

Erosion burial, earthquakes

97.

Which diagram shows compaction which leads to the formation of sedimentary rock?

a)
b)
c)
d)
98.

Erosion is major process in the formation of sedimentary rock. What is erosion?

a)

Rocks are broken into smaller pieces that remain the in same location.

b)

Pressure compacts layers of sediment and turns them into rock.

c)

Pieces of soil or rock are carried from one place to another.

d)

Sediment falls to the bottom of a lake to form sedimentary layers.

99.

Plants are growing on the surface of this pond. How do plants like these form fossil fuels?

a)

Dead plants sink to the bottom and get buried by sediment for millions of years.

b)

Dead plants sink to the bottom and get consumed by decomposers.

c)

Dead plants produce carbon dioxide for the fish, which form fossil fuels.

d)

Dead plants get buried for millions of years and form fossils that attract carbon.

100.

The model below shows layers of sediment on the floor of an ocean. Which is the best explanation of how these layers can become rock over years?

a)

Sand in the sediment melts and turns into rock.

b)

The weight of the water compacts the sediment into rock.

c)

Changing water temperatures turn sand in the sediment into rock.

d)

Pollution caused by humans turns the sediment into rock.

101.

Monahans Sandhills State Park in Texas has 4,000 acres of sand dunes. Some as tall as a 6 story building. Which is the most likely way that sand dunes were formed?

a)

rainstorms

b)

tornadoes

c)

earthquakes

d)

strong winds

102.

The shape of a delta can change over time. The size and shape of this delta over time are NOT likely to be changed by -

a)

The amount and size of tides along the shore

b)

The amount and size of sediments carried by the river and streams.

c)

The amount of fishing in the delta

d)

The amount and size of waves from the ocean that reach the shore.

103.

The picture below shows a canyon in Northern Arizona. Which best describes how this canyon was most likely formed?

a)

Floods eroded the sandstone away from the canyon walls.

b)

Glaciers eroded the canyon rock as they melted and moved.

c)

Ice wedged into cracks in the rock and weathered the canyon.

d)

Wind blew large rocks that smashed against the canyon walls.

104.

This wide U-shaped valley is shown in the picture. It was most likely formed by -

a)

Floods eroded the sediment away.

b)

Glaciers eroded the sediment as it melted and moved.

c)

Wind blew large rocks that smashed against the canyon walls.

d)

A hurricane carried away sediment

105.

Which shows a person using an alternative energy source to perform a task?

a)
b)
c)
d)
106.

Citizens in a community were surveyed about the type of energy resource they like for a new power plant. The results are shown below. How many citizens chose alternative energy resources?

a)

850

b)

485

c)

365

d)

687

107.

Which alternative energy source is generated beneath Earth's crust and can be used to heat buildings?

a)

Hydroelectric energy

b)

Geothermal Energy

c)

Wind Energy

d)

Solar energy

108.

The diagram below shows rock layers next to a road. Layer 3 contains many plant fossils. Layer 3 most likely formed in which of these environments?

a)

Desert

b)

Forest

c)

Ocean

d)

Tundra

109.
Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usuallly covered  with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep electricity from starting a fire?
a)
Plastic is a good insulator.
b)
Plastic can melt when heated.
c)
Plastic is softer than wire.
d)
Plastic conducts electricity.
110.
A student observing birds in a park records some ways that birds interact with living and nonliving parts of their environment. All the following  observations are was that a bird interacts with nonliving parts of its environment except______
a)
reacting to morning sunlight by singing
b)
drinking and taking a bath in a puddle of water
c)
responding to cold temperatures by fluffing its feathers
d)
feeding insects to its chicks
111.
Tropical climates have warm temperatures and abundant sunlight all year. What must be available for plants in these climates to make their own food throughout the year?
a)
Bacteria 
b)
Birds  
c)
Shade
d)
Water
112.
A student puts four objects in a bucket filled with water. The objects are listed below. 
-
 Plastic ball
Glass marble
Metal paper clip
Wood block 
-
Which two objects are most likely less dense than the water?
a)
Wood block and metal paper clip
b)
Plastic ball and glass marble
c)
Metal paper clip and glass marble
d)
Wood block and plastic ball
113.
Which of these is not soluble in water?
a)
Oil
b)
Salt
c)
Honey
d)
Sugar
114.

Some beetles break down the remains of dead animals. Some mushrooms break down the remains of dead trees. How do these actions most benefit plants?

a)

By releasing oxygen to the air.

b)

By making space for new animals.

c)

By decreasing the population of herbivores.

d)

By returning nutrients to the soil.

115.

Some facts about birds called cattle egrets are listed above.

Which of these facts best describes how these birds depend on other animals to survive?

a)

Fact 1

b)

Fact 2

c)

Fact 3

d)

Fact 4

116.

A student observes the following activities while walking in a park.

Which of these living organisms was interacting with another living organism in the environment?

a)

Fire ant

b)

Blue jay

c)

Bee

d)

Hawk

117.

The food web above represents organisms in a field.

What role do raccoons play in this food web?

a)

Prey

b)

Producer

c)

Consumer

d)

Decomposer

118.

A food web for some organisms in an African rain forest is shown above.

Which organisms in this food web eat only consumers?

a)

Okapis

b)

Civets

c)

Leopards

d)

Gorillas

119.

A partial forest food web is shown above.

In this food web energy is transferred directly between-

a)

Blue grouse and wolves

b)

Elk and sharp-shinned hawks

c)

Conifer seeds and red crossbills

d)

Conifer leaves and northern goshawks

120.

One stage in the life cycle of an apple tree is the release of seeds.

Which of these animal activities is most like the stage of the life cycle in which seeds are released?

a)

A snake shedding its skin

b)

A swarm of bees leaving a hive

c)

A tadpole growing into an adult

d)

A bird laying an egg

121.

Data for four animal populations in a wooded area were collected before and after a shopping mall was constructed near the area. The graph above shows changes in the populations.

Which animal's food sources most likely increased after the mall opened?

a)

Squirrels only

b)

Snakes, squirrels and raccoons

c)

Raccoons only

d)

Snakes, squirrels and deer

122.

The nesting habits of four types of birds are described in the table above.

If all the dead branches and dying trees in a wooded area are removed, which birds nesting habit would be most affected?

a)

Baltimore oriole

b)

Barn swallow

c)

Downy woodpecker

d)

Belted kingfisher

123.

Eagles catch fish in rivers with their talons. They fly with the fish to a tree branch and tear the fish into small pieces. Which bird most likely catches and eats its food the way an eagle does?

a)
b)
c)
d)
124.

The table above gives information about four types of fish. These fish all have mouth structures that allow them to eat different types of food.

Which of these fish has mouth structures that allow it to eat algae by taking large bites of the hard coral on which the algae grows?

a)

Parrotfish

b)

Koi

c)

Goby

d)

Seahorse

125.

Crayfish live in water and often hide under rocks or plants. They come out to look for food and will eat both plants and animals.

Which of these is a trait that crayfish most likely inherits from its parents?

a)

The number of legs it has

b)

The amount of food it eats each day

c)

The type of plants in its habitat

d)

The average distance it travels each day

126.

A farmer keeps bees to pollinate crops. The farmer makes several observations about the bees.

Which of the observations above describes a learned behavior?

a)

Bees make return trips to drink sugar water from a bowl placed 40 meters from their hive.

b)

Bees have dark eyes and black-and-yellow stripes.

c)

Bees produce honey from the nectar they collect.

d)

Bees will sting when threatened or disturbed.

127.

For a Science assignment a student was asked to observe some organisms and then make a table to classify the organisms' traits as inherited or learned. The student's table is shown above.

How many of these observations describe learned behaviors and how many describe inherited traits?

a)

1 learned behavior, 7 inherited traits

b)

2 learned behaviors, 6 inherited traits

c)

3 learned behaviors, 5 inherited traits

d)

4 learned behaviors, 4 inherited traits

128.
Stanzas in poetry are like- 
a)
lines 
b)
the poet 
c)
paragraphs 
d)
the whole selection 
129.

Calvin wanted to race in his city's 5K race. Having never raced, he was worried that he would not finish. He worked hard and practiced everyday. He even trained with a coach. Calvin not only finished the race, but to his surprise he ended up winning 1st place in his age group! The reader can conclude that Calvin trained with a coach because --

a)

Calvin would not practice on his own.

b)

Calvin's parents made him work with a coach.

c)

Calvin's goal was to win the race.

d)

Calvin had never raced and wanted the extra help.

130.

Hiccups can be annoying when you can't get rid of them! One day, Zane decided to do something about it. He worked day and night trying to find a cure. After months of hard work, he came up with a recipe lollipop to help treat hiccups. Made of honey and lemon, Zane's sweet and sour lollipops became an instant success. From the red sentence above, a reader can tell that Zane is--

a)

hardworking

b)

lazy

c)

smart

d)

frustrated

131.

Jane's 3rd grade class acted like a three-ring circus when they came in from lunch Friday.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor