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4th grade quarter 1 review

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A student reaches one hand into a bag filled with smooth objects. The student feels the objects but does not look into the bag. Which property of the objects can the student most likely identify?
a)
shape 
b)
color 
c)
ability to reflect light 
d)
ability to conduct electricity 
2.
A student has a ball of clay that sinks when placed in a pan of water. Which property should he change to make the clay float?
a)
color 
b)
texture 
c)
mass 
d)
shape 
3.
a)
color 
b)
odor
c)
shape 
d)
volume 
4.

Water freezing is an example of a.....

a)

Liquid changing to a solid

b)

Solid changing to a gas

c)

Liquid changing to a gas

5.

Mass is the amount of _______ an object takes up.

a)

gas

b)

atom

c)

matter

6.

If you are sorting objects into groups based on color, which object would most likely belong together?

a)

Broccoli and a pea

b)

Ice cube and ice

c)

A block, a toy car and a doll

7.

Which of the following best represents the three states of matter?

a)

Picture A

b)

Picture B

c)

Picture C

d)

Picture D

8.

The mass of a rock is measured with a balance. The rock is then broken into many smaller pieces and the total mass of all the pieces is measured again. Which of the following sentences about the mass is TRUE?

a)

The mass of the rock will be greater than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

b)

The mass of the rock will be less than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

c)

The mass of the rock will not be the same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

d)

The mass of the rock will be same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

9.

Which box shows the particles of an object that is the MOST DENSE?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

They are all the same

10.

A glass marble and a piece of cork of the same shape and size are dropped in water. Which of the following explains correctly why the glass marble sinks while the cork piece floats on water?

a)

The glass marble is less dense than water while the cork is denser than water.

b)

The glass marble and the cork are both denser than water.

c)

The glass marble is denser than water while the cork is less dense than water.

d)

The glass marble and the cork are both less dense than water.

11.
Matter is anything that _________
a)
takes up space and has mass
b)
is a solid, liquid or gas
c)
can be seen without a microscope
12.
What state of matter has a definite shape and its particles are closely packed together?
a)
solid 
b)
liquid 
c)
gas
13.
What state of matter takes the shape of its container and its particles are not packed as closely as a solid?
a)
liquid
b)
gas 
c)
solid 
14.
What state of matter expands to fill whatever space is available and its particles mover around easily and quickly? 
a)
gas
b)
solid 
c)
liquid
15.

A measure of how strongly gravity pulls on an object is the object's _______

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

weight

d)

density

16.

The amount of an space an object takes up is its ______

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

density

d)

weight

17.

_______ is anything that takes up that has mass and volume.

a)

mass

b)

matter

c)

volume

d)

density

18.
A watermelon has more matter than a grape, so it has more
a)
mass
b)
eat
c)
solid
d)
greater
19.
A description of objects that can be measured and observed.
a)
gas
b)
mustangs
c)
physical properties
d)
melting point
20.

To state what one thinks will happen under certain conditions based on data or observation is also known as a

a)

Experiment

b)

Variable

c)

Prediction

d)

Valid

21.

Sarah writes on her lab sheet "I think that placing a plant in a closet away from sunlight will cause the plant not to grow." This statement is an example of a

a)

Conclusion

b)

Question

c)

Prediction

d)

Data

22.

Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments is known as a

a)

Observation

b)

Variable

c)

Control Group

d)

Trial

23.

The following image describes measurements and observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation. This information is known as

a)

Variable

b)

Data

c)

Valid

d)

Conclusion

24.

Multiple sets of measurements or observations in a scientific investigation are known as

a)

Control group

b)

Experiment

c)

Trials

d)

Classify

25.

_______ involve using your five senses to gather data and information about the world around you.

a)

Predictions

b)

Inferences

c)

Observations

26.

_______ are statements that forecast what might happen in the future.

a)

Predictions

b)

Inferences

c)

Observations

27.

_______ involve gathering observations that offer evidence about what they are studying in the field.

a)

Experiments

b)

Models

c)

Free explorations

28.

Scientists use _______ to investigate things that are too far way, too large or small, or too dangerous..

a)

experiments

b)

free exploration

c)

models

29.

It is necessary to do repeated trials to make sure your data is valid and accurate.

a)

true

b)

false

30.

Science always follows a step-by-step process like the inquiry framework.

a)

true

b)

false

31.

Data tables are used to store and organize information collected during an investigation.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

Observations made by different people could be different sometimes.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

Series of steps followed by scientists to answer questions.

a)

hypothesis/prediction

b)

experiment

c)

scientific method

d)

conclusion

34.

What is the most important thing in science?

a)

evidence

b)

discoveries

c)

experiments

d)

explosions

35.
Which of these can be studied through science?
a)
unicorns
b)
mind-reading
c)
ghosts
d)
butterflies
36.
Scientists can learn about the world by doing ____________.
a)
homework
b)
games
c)
presentations
d)
experiments
37.
Scientists use _______ to help them answer questions.
a)
guesses
b)
evidence
c)
gravity
d)
stories
38.
An idea that can be tested by an experiment or an observation
a)

Hypothesis/prediction

b)
Variable
c)
Problem
d)
Conclusion
39.

A statement of whether your hypothesis/prediction was supported.

a)

conclusion

b)

summary

c)

scientific knowledge

40.

What must scientists always be willing to do?

a)

change their mind based on new evidence

b)

never change their mind

41.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)

hypothesis/prediction

b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
42.

What do scientists do to answer the questions that they have about science?

a)

Plan and conduct investigation

b)

Hire a professional

c)

Investigate using Google

d)

Experiment with measuring tools

43.

Which soil pH grew the tallest plant?

a)

6.0

b)

6.4

c)

6.6