Brian conducted an experiment to test the strength of a packing foam material. He finds that the material gets a dent if he puts more than three bricks on it. What can Brian conclude?

The foam will dent if he puts six bricks on it

The brick is too heavy for his test

The foam will not dent if he puts five blocks of wood on it

Scientists study the natural world. Evidence is an important part of their studies. What is evidence?

data that support or reject a hypothesis

statement about what will happen in an experiment

Some models have three dimensions. The dimensions are length,width, and height. Which model below has three dimensions?

computer model of a skeleton shown on a monitor

Greta makes two models of Earth's layers. She draws one model using construction paper. She uses an apple for the second model. What is true about these models?

Both models suggest how thick each layer is compared to other layers

Both models are three-dimensional

Only the apple model can show what Earth looks like inside.

Only the paper model can show where the core is located inside Earth

Katrina and her classmates take water samples from the same nearby pond. Then they are to take measurements of the water temperature. How can the teacher ensure that each group's results are similar?

tell students to measure using the same specific tool

allow students to choose from a selection of different measuring tools

instruct students to complete the experiment at the same of day

give students containers made of the same material to collect the water samples

What is the definition of "science"?

a container marked with a scale used for measuring liquids

a computer program that models an event or object

the amount of space that matter takes up

What is the definition of "model"?

a picture, idea, or object that represents an object of process

the speed of an object in a particular direction

a computer program that models an event or object

What is a "pan balance"?

a tool used to measure mass with units called grams (g)

a tool that makes an object look several times bigger than it is

a container marked with a scale used for measuring liquids

a model that has the dimensions of width and height only

an untested conclusion based on your observations

information you observe or information collected in numbers

the study of the natural worlds

using reference materials and talking to experts to learn what is known

What is a "variable"?

any part of an investigation or experiment that can be changed

the original or model on which something is based

information that you gather with your senses

a tool used to measure force with units called Newtons (N)

Students in Zoe's class measure the time it takes a toy car to move along a track. Why should Zoe compare her data to other students' data?

to see if her data match other students' data

to choose the best time to record

to see if she needs to changer her data

to decide why the car moved slowly

Kate thinks about how to plant a garden. She imagines where the garden will be. She pictures what will grow in her garden and where. Next, Kate draws a picture of her garden. What is Kate doing?

She is creating a two-dimensional model from a mental model.

She is creating two kinds of mental models.

She is creating a three-dimensional model from a mental model.

She is creating a three-dimensional model from a two-dimensional model.

Franz wants to investigate moon craters. He drips water into a shallow pan of flour. He holds the dropper at a different height each time he moves to a new area of the pan. Franz observes that the water drops make dents of differing sizes in the flour. What claim does this evidence support?

The flour will dent when the water drops on it.

The water is too heavy for his test.

The flour will not dent if he drops water on it.

data that support or reject a hypothesis

statement about what will happen in an experiment

A scientist looks at the results of his experiment. He draws a conclusion that the evidence from his experiment supports his hypothesis. What should the scientist do next?

compare his results to other scientists who have studied the same problem

design a different experiment for another problem he wants to study

choose the data she likes the most and prepare a presentation

more research ot gather information about the topic

Scientists make observations, conduct experiments, and draw conclusions. Which statement is true of all scientists?

Scientists study the natural world

Scientists study items found on Earth

Scientists study things found in outer space

Unit 1 Studying Science -- 4th Grade

Authored by Tera Williams

Science

4th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 82+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View
Student View

30 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A scientists makes an observation about the natural world. She asks a question about what she observes and researches ways to answer the question. Her research leads her to form a hypothesis. What is a hypothesis?

a collection of evidence

a prediction of the correct answer to a questions

telling others about the results of an experiment

trying to decide what the results of an experiment mean

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Jatara compares how fast a fig plant grows with how fast a spider plant grows. Which of these would be the best way to communicate her data to the rest of class?

a graph

a question

another experiment

a drawing of one of the plants

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A scientist points out that the trees on the north side of the forest are dying. He sees something unusual growing on the tree trucks. He wonders why the trees are dying. Which part of the scientific method has the scientist completed?

drawing a conclusion

forming a hypothesis

conducting an experiment

observing and questioning

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Ramon wants to make a 2-D picture model of his classroom drawn from a view that is looking down from the ceiling. Which of the following would he not be able to include in his model?

desks in the classroom

coat closet in the classroom

distance from the floor to the ceiling

distance from the door to the opposite wall

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A class was discussing whether to make a 2-D or 3-D model of their classroom. They listed a number of advantages and disadvantages of each. They are now debating which model to make. Which of the following is an advantage only for a 3-D model?

easy to store

takes less time to make

requires fewer tools to make the model

can show the height of object in the room, such as a desk

Aba is studying parts of a plant. Which tools would be most useful if Aba wants to see parts of a leaf?

hand lens

magnifying box

microscope

telescope

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Anna wants to compare the amounts of rainfall each month during a 4-month period. She looks at different data that her classmates recorded during that time. Which data table would Anna find most useful?

Rainfall in cm a month

Days with more than 1 cm of rain a month

Number of rainy days a month

Hours of rainfall a month

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Microsoft

or continue with

Facebook

Apple

Others

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

25 questions

BTN 2022 Episode 9

Quiz

•

4th - 6th Grade

25 questions

Principales Conceptos de Dinámica

Quiz

•

2nd Grade - University

25 questions

Gravity of Earth

Quiz

•

4th Grade

25 questions

Diagnostic test grade 5

Quiz

•

4th Grade

25 questions

LATIHAN STS IPAS SMT 2

Quiz

•

4th Grade

25 questions

Science 4

Quiz

•

4th Grade

25 questions

LATIHAN OSN IPA 2024

Quiz

•

1st - 5th Grade

25 questions

AIRCRAFT JACKING

Quiz

•

1st Grade - Professio...

Popular Resources on Wayground

10 questions

Safety Day 2026 – Student Review

Quiz

•

9th Grade

21 questions

Continents and Oceans

Quiz

•

6th Grade

20 questions

Parts of Speech

Quiz

•

5th Grade

16 questions

Subject & Predicate

Quiz

•

5th Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

12 questions

Map Skills

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

22 questions

Continents and Oceans

Quiz

•

5th Grade

15 questions

Rounding Decimals

Quiz

•

5th Grade

Discover more resources for Science

10 questions

Mixtures and Solutions

Quiz

•

4th Grade

10 questions

Identifying Physical and Chemical Changes

Interactive video

•

1st - 5th Grade

$Reflect, refract, and absorb$

13 questions

Reflect, refract, and absorb

Quiz

•

3rd - 5th Grade

15 questions

Weathering and Erosion

Interactive video

•

4th Grade

14 questions

Scientific Method

Quiz

•

3rd - 5th Grade

11 questions

Force and Motion

Quiz

•

4th Grade

30 questions

Unit 2 Energy Resources

Quiz

•

4th Grade

15 questions

Mixtures and Solutions

Quiz

•

4th Grade