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Question Bank for Grade 4 Science

Total questions: 116

Worksheet time: 3600secs

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Class
Date
1.

How is the electrical system similar to the simple solar panel system you built in class?

(select 3 answers)

a)

Both have a converter to convert the energy from the energy source into electrical energy

b)

Both are connected to multiple electrical devices

c)

both have devices that are running on electrical energy

d)

both have wires connecting the parts of the systems and transferring energy throughout the systems

e)

both rely on wind energy to be converted into electrical energy

2.

What form of energy comes from a battery operated device?

a)

electrical

b)

motion

c)

thermal

d)

chemical

3.

Which statement is NOT true about a battery operated flashlight?

a)

The flashlight converts chemical energy into light energy

b)

The flashlight uses light energy to produce chemical energy

c)

The flashlight produces both light and thermal energy

d)

The flashlight produces light energy by converting chemical energy from the battery

4.

If the flashlight stopped working, what would be the best explanation and solution to the problem?

a)

The flashlight ran out of light energy and needs to be rewired

b)

The flashlight must be connected to a solar panel so that it has light energy to function

c)

The flashlight needs thermal energy to work so the batteries need to be changed

d)

The flashlight ran out of the chemical energy it was converting from the batteries, so the batteries need to be changed

5.

Where does energy in an electrical system come from?

a)

energy source

b)

electrical grid

c)

source converter

d)

device converter

6.

Which is NOT a source of energy?

a)

Fossil fuels

b)

Sun

c)

Sound

d)

Wind

7.

Which form of energy cooks a pizza?

a)

motion

b)

thermal

c)

chemical

d)

light

8.

Which of the following explains the relationship between the parts in a system?

(select 2 answers)

a)

the parts in a system can be arranged in any order and the system will always function correctly

b)

a system is a collection of interacting parts that work together

c)

each part in the system plays a role in the system's overall function

d)

a system is made of parts that can work together but do not have to work together

9.

What is energy?

a)

to change from one form to another

b)

what something can do

c)

to move something from one place to another

d)

the ability to do work, make things move or change

10.

What part of the electrical system transfers energy from one place to another?

a)

wires

b)

device converter

c)

energy source

d)

electrical device

11.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that would cause a system to fail? 

A

a)

A part of the system is missing

b)

The parts of the system are in a different order

c)

The parts of a system are in the wrong order

d)

A part of the system is broken

12.

A person who uses science knowledge to design something in order to solve a problem.

a)

electrical device

b)

electrical energy

c)

systems engineer

d)

science argument

13.

 

The way that an electrical device gets power

a)

systems engineer

b)

electrical energy

c)

electrical device

d)

science argument

14.

When energy is changed from one form to another.

a)

motion

b)

electrical grid

c)

function

d)

convert

15.

A(n) ___________ is a group of parts that work together. (ex. a bike!)

a)

System

b)

Energy

c)

Converter

d)

Function

16.

Sun (solar), wind, and fossil fuels are all examples of:

a)

Designs

b)

Converters

c)

Systems

d)

Energy Sources

17.

What are the parts of the electrical system? (in order)

a)

Devices - Converters - Electrical Grid - Energy sources

b)

Devices - Energy sources - Converters - Electrical grid

c)

Energy sources - Converters - Electrical grid - Devices

d)

Energy sources - Electrical Grid - Converters - Devices

18.

What is the energy conversion when you plug in a Radio and listen to music?

a)

electrical to mechanical

b)

electrical to sound

c)

chemical to heat

d)

potential to sound

19.

 

What is the energy conversion when you plug in a fan?

a)

thermal to sound

b)

thermal to electrical

c)

sound to thermal

d)

electrical to motion

20.

What is the energy conversion when you use gasoline to make a car move?

a)

chemical to motion

b)

sound to light

c)

chemical to light

d)

thermal to motion

21.

A system is...

a)

how hot or cold something is

b)

a group of parts that works together

c)

to try to make something new that solves a problem

22.

What something can do is its _______.

a)

structure

b)

system

c)

failure

d)

function

23.

When something stops working, it's a _____.

a)

failure

b)

function

c)

plumbing

d)

structure

24.

An electrical device is ...

a)

a machine that converts electrical energy to another form of energy

b)

a place to record information using words and numbers

c)

how hot or cold something is

25.

Temperature is ...

a)

a group of parts that work together

b)

how hot or cold something is

c)

the ability to make things move or change

26.

Which word means "to try to MAKE SOMETHING NEW that solves a problem"?

a)

table

b)

design

c)

energy

d)

engineer

27.

Someone who uses scientific knowledge to design something in order to solve a problem is called an...

a)

engineer

b)

plumber

c)

cook

d)

device

28.

Which system is a way of using pipes and drains to move water around?

a)

electrical system

b)

plumbing system

c)

solar system

d)

heating system

29.

The way something is shaped or made out of that makes it good for a specific function is called its ...

a)

system

b)

structure

30.

The form of energy that is transferred through wires is ____.

a)

thermal energy

b)

solar energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

mechanical energy

31.

How big or loud a wave is

a)

collision

b)

amplitude

c)

particle

d)

pattern

32.

two or more things bumping into each other

a)

pattern

b)

amplitude

c)

vibrate

d)

collision

33.

to share information

a)

communicate

b)

model

c)

investigate

d)

explanation

34.

the ability to make things move or change

a)

amplitude

b)

communicate

c)

energy

d)

transfer

35.

a description of how something works or why something happens

a)

explanation

b)

model

c)

visualize

d)

transfer

36.

to try and learn more about something

a)

particle

b)

communicate

c)

investigate

d)

model

37.

the stuff that makes up everything

a)

wavelength

b)

material

c)

particle

d)

pattern

38.

something scientist make to answer questions about the real world.

a)

material

b)

explanation

c)

particle

d)

model

39.

a tiny piece of material that is too small to see

a)

particle

b)

waveform

c)

visualize

d)

material

40.

something that we observe to be similar over and over again

a)

pattern

b)

source

c)

vibrate

d)

wave

41.

a place where something comes from

a)

model

b)

explanation

c)

source

d)

wave

42.

to move something from one place to another

a)

visualize

b)

transfer

c)

waveform

d)

wave

43.

to move back and forth quickly

a)

vibrate

b)

collision

c)

wave

d)

transfer

44.

to make a picture in your mind using information from different sources

a)

model

b)

source

c)

waveform

d)

visualize

45.

a pattern of motion that travels away from a source

a)

wave

b)

waveform

c)

vibrate

d)

wavelength

46.

a curved line that shows the pattern of a wave

a)

wave

b)

waveform

c)

visualize

d)

wavelength

47.

a distance from one peak of a wave to the next

a)

wave

b)

waveform

c)

visualize

d)

wavelength

48.

Which layer has the oldest fossils?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

49.

A Model is...

a)

An answer to a question

b)

All the living and nonliving things in an area

c)

Something that scientists make to answer questions about the real world 

d)

Using the 5 senses to gather information about the environment

50.

Sand, silt, and clay are...

a)

rocks that are made

b)

sediment

c)

concrete

d)

pieces of cement

51.

Inferences are...

a)

A thought or idea based on your observation.

b)

Something you can use your 5 senses for.

c)

An answer to a question about the natural world.

d)

A rock that forms from sediment.

52.

A living thing is known as a ...

a)

fossil

b)

organism

c)

stable

d)

environment

53.

What is something you notice using any of the five senses?

a)

variables

b)

inference

c)

observation

d)

claim

54.

Different _______ build up in different environments.

a)

fossils

b)

cement

c)

sediment

d)

rock layers

55.

One thing that makes environments different by carrying sediment is the_______.

a)

speed of the water

b)

the type sediment

c)

the wind

d)

different amounts of time

56.

In the rocky outcrop, there are different types of....

a)

sediments

b)

sedimentary rock layers

c)

evidence

d)

stability

57.

What has to be present for sedimentary rock to form?

a)

silt

b)

mountains

c)

water

d)

geologist

58.

Which fossils are the youngest?

a)

the bottom layer

b)

the top layer

c)

the middle layer

59.

What is something you figure out based on observations and what you already know?

a)

inference

b)

observation

c)

claim

d)

evidence

60.

What is a rocky outcrop?

a)

a section of exposed rock 

b)

a steep part of a mountain

c)

the rock that is made after a volcano erupts

61.

Compact is...

a)

to hit hardly

b)

to push down

c)

to press together

62.

Something you notice using any of the five senses is an inference.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

A valley with steep sides made of rock is a...

a)

Rocky Outcrop

b)

Fossil

c)

Canyon

d)

Mountain

64.

A scientist who studies the processes and materials that form the solid part of Earth...

a)

A palentologist

b)

A geologist

c)

A chemist

d)

A archeologist

65.

What happens when an organism dies and the fossil forms?

a)

it is covered by rocks and pushed into the earth

b)

it is buried under layers and the bones go into the ground

c)

it is covered with sediment that turns into rock

d)

it is covered by sediment that removes it

66.

A model is...

a)

what geologist use to compare rocks between each other

b)

something the teacher does so I know what to do

c)

 something scientists make to answer questions about the real world

d)

a person who walks at a fashion show

67.

A type of rock formed from sediment that compacts and cements over time.

a)

A hard rock

b)

Metamorphic Rock

c)

Fossil Rock

d)

Sedimentary Rock

68.

How long does it take for a sedimentary rock to form?

a)

millions and billions of years

b)

a month

c)

2 years

d)

thousands and millions of years

69.

To stick together in the process of forming rock is...

a)

fossil

b)

sediment

c)

cement

d)

glue

70.

Small pieces of rock, such as silt or sand is sediment?

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Geologists use ___, such as written observations and drawings, to make inferences about rocks and fossils.

a)

clues

b)

data

c)

research

d)

the internet

72.

Over time, a rock layer becomes...

a)

thicker as sediment continues to build up

b)

thinner as weathering wears it down

c)

thicker as mud is added to it

d)

thinner as sediment breaks away

73.

A thick sheet of rock formed from the same material is...

a)

rock layer

b)

fossil

c)

earth layer

d)

ice sheet

74.

Something you figure out based on observations and information you already know.

a)

Inference

b)

Observation

c)

Arguement

d)

Claim

75.

A sedimentary rock layer forms when?

a)

sediment sinks and builds up in water, compacts under more sediment, and cements over time

b)

sediment sinks and compacts together, fossilizes into rock, and sinks overtime

76.

What is the source of a tsunami?

a)

volcano

b)

whale

c)

earthquake

d)

sound

77.

What is the wave pattern of a tsunami wave?

a)

up and down

b)

back and forth

78.

When a mother dolphin communicates with her calf, what is the source of the sound?

a)

energy

b)

the mother dolphin

c)

the calf

d)

water particles

79.

What travels in a sound wave that is coming from the mother dolphin?

a)

Particles

b)

Source

c)

Tsunami

d)

Energy

80.

Are particles easy to observe or difficult to observe in the real world?

a)

easy to observe

b)

difficult to observe

81.

What is the pattern of motion of this type of wave?

a)

Back & Forth

b)

Up & Down

c)

There is no pattern

82.

What is the pattern of motion for this type of wave?

a)

Back & Forth

b)

Up & Down

c)

There is no pattern

83.

A pattern is ______.

a)

The place where something comes from.

b)

Something we observe to be similar over and over again.

c)

A pattern of motion that travels away from a source.

d)

The ability to make things move or change.

84.

A source is ______.

a)

The place where something comes from.

b)

Something we observe to be similar over and over again.

c)

A pattern of motion that travels away from a source.

d)

The ability to make things move or change.

85.

A wave is ______.

a)

The place where something comes from.

b)

Something we observe to be similar over and over again.

c)

A pattern of motion that travels away from a source.

d)

The ability to make things move or change.

86.

Energy is motion is called _____.

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Sound Energy

c)

Kinetic Energy

d)

Light Energy

87.

Experts tell people to evacuate before a tsunami occurs. What does evacuate mean?

a)

to stay where you are

b)

to leave the area

c)

to take a vacation

d)

to gather food and supplies

88.

If a tsunami is head to your area which of the following should you do?

a)

Climb a tall tree

b)

Go underground to a basement

c)

Go to higher ground like a hill or mountain

d)

Just stay and don't move from your area

89.

In which direction do sound waves and tsunami waves expand?

a)

In 1 directions

b)

In 2 directions

c)

In 3 directions

d)

In all directions

90.
Sedimentary rocks are formed by
a)
Cooling of lava or magma
b)
Heat and pressure
c)
Compacting and cementing
91.
Rock made of layers of compressed sediments
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
igneous rock
c)
sedimentary rock
d)
school house rock
92.
The process by which running water, wind, or ice carry away bits of broken-up rock
a)
weathering
b)
sediment
c)
erosion
d)
cememtation
93.
Small pebbles, pieces of other rock, and sand are called?
a)
weathering
b)
sediment
94.
What characteristic to sedimentary rocks often have?
a)
weather patterns
b)
tiny crystals
c)
striped layers
d)
glassy surfaces
95.

What environment is a swamp?

a)

upper river

b)

floodplain

c)

beach

d)

shallow ocean

96.

(Ignore D) Which layer is the oldest?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

E

97.

(Ignore D) Which layer is the youngest?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

E

98.
A small stream or other source of flowing water cannot form a canyon?
a)
True
b)
False
99.

What is a person who studies rocks is called?

a)

geologist

b)

physicist

c)

biologist

d)

astronomer

100.
Fossils can only be dinosaur bones. 
a)
Yes, only dinosaurs made fossils. 
b)
No, fossils can also be leaves, footprints, wood, shells and more. 
c)
No, fossils can also be big rocks that break up into smaller rocks. 
101.
What is a fossil? 
a)
Fossils are what is left of living things from the past. 
b)
Fossils are dinosaur bones that have become hard. 
c)
Fossils are skeletons from a long time ago.
d)
Fossils are any animal bones. 
102.

The faster water moves the _________ the sediment that can be carried by it.

a)

smaller

b)

bigger

103.

When a river cuts through rock it is called a____________

a)

valley

b)

canyon

c)

rocky outcrop

d)

cliff

104.

Where will the most erosion happen?

a)

Fast river/short amount of time

b)

Fast river/long amount of time

c)

Slow river/short amount of time

d)

Slow river/long amount of time

105.

What is the source of a tsunami?

a)

volcano

b)

whale

c)

earthquake

d)

sound

106.

What is the wave pattern of a tsunami wave?

a)

up and down

b)

back and forth

107.

When a mother dolphin communicates with her calf, what is the source of the sound?

a)

energy

b)

the mother dolphin

c)

the calf

d)

water particles

108.

What travels in a sound wave that is coming from the mother dolphin?

a)

Particles

b)

Source

c)

Tsunami

d)

Energy

109.

Are particles easy to observe or difficult to observe in the real world?

a)

easy to observe

b)

difficult to observe

110.

Water, air, and solids are made of ___.

a)

energy

b)

waves

c)

sources

d)

particles

111.

Name 3 materials that sound can travel through.

a)

water

b)

energy

c)

the ground

d)

waves

e)

air

112.

How does sound energy travel through a material?

a)

Particles travel from the source to the listener through a material.

b)

Sound travels in a sound wave. Sound waves happen when particles collide and spread apart.

113.

What happens when particles collide in sound waves?

a)

The collision creates an echo.

b)

The particles break apart.

c)

The energy is transferred from one particle to the next.

d)

The particles travel from source to listener.

114.

What material does sound usually travel through when an instrument is being played?

a)

air

b)

water

c)

the ground

d)

tuba

115.

When sound energy travels from a mother dolphin to her calf, what is the sound energy traveling through?

a)

air particles

b)

water particles

c)

particles of the ground

d)

sound particles

116.

How do the particles move when a sound wave travels?

a)

The particles move a lot, from the source to the listener.

b)

The particles move only a little. They bump into other particles.