Science Checkpoint 4 Review

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Which rock is softest? One that can be scratched with a fingernail, a penny, a knife or, a steel nail?

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fingernail

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True or False? The color of soil can give information about the weather of the place it came from.

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True

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True or False? The color of soil can show how deep in the ground it came from.

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True

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True or False? The color of soil can show how many plants will grow in it.

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False

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Which statement is least likely?
Options: Fossils may be found inside a rock- Fossils may be found under layers of soil- Fossils may be found frozen in ice- Fossils may be found in the sky.

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Fossils may be found in the sky.

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Which statement is true?

• All fossils are extinct organisms.
• All fossilized remains help scientists learn about animals and plants from long ago.
• All fossils are models made for museums.
• All fossils are old rocks.

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All fossilized remains help scientists learn about animals and plants from long ago.

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The table shows average temperatures for each season. Which season is the coolest? Options: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

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Winter

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What is the most likely reason to wear a hat in the sun?

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Hats block some sunlight which helps you stay cooler.

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It’s a hot sunny day, and the sun is shining directly on the park. Which surface would most likely feel the hottest to walk on barefoot? Options: The grassy field, The sandy beach, The blacktop playground, The wooden bench

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The blacktop playground

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Marshes and swamps are low lands covered by shallow freshwater. Which Georgia region has marshes and swamps?

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Coastal Plains