SC READY Grade 4 Science Sample Items

Front

What is the function of hair-like structures on plant roots?

Back

They increase the plant's ability to absorb water from the soil.

Front

Where do most earthquakes occur?

Back

Along boundaries between continents.

Front

What is essential for a model showing how a tree can be viewed by the eye?

Back

A light source.

Front

How do animals process information received through their senses?

Back

Animals use their senses to receive information, process it in their brain, and respond accordingly.

Front

What is the relationship between wind turbine blade speed and energy production?

Back

A faster blade speed will produce more energy.

Front

What is the main purpose of plant roots?

Back

To absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Front

What do we call the boundary where two tectonic plates meet?

Back

A tectonic plate boundary.

Front

What is the role of a light source in observing plants?

Back

It allows us to see the plant and understand how light affects its growth.

Front

What is the definition of a model in science?

Back

A representation of an object or system used to explain or predict phenomena.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.