Benchmark review - ?s 1-9

John observes an apple tree. Something pulls the apple toward the Earth without even touching it. What makes the apple fall from the tree?

• gravity

• heat

• sunlight

• water

Kate is learning about stars. Which of these statements is true?

• Most stars are above Florida

• Few stars are above Florida.

• There are not many stars in the sky.

• There are more stars than can be counted.

How could a hand lens change the way a plant looks?

• it could make the plant look bigger

• it could make the plant look lighter

• it could make the plant look smaller

• it makes the plant look more colorful

Tommy puts on sunscreen. Why does he do this?

• He wants to get a sunburn.

• The sun's rays can be helpful.

• The sun's rays can be harmful.

• He wants to grow fasters.

Lisa is looking at a rock she is holding in her hand. What is the best tool to observe the rock?

• a telescope

• a ruler

• a hand lens

• a thermometer

Why do we water plants?

• all living things need water

• the plant is too hot

• water makes the plant smaller

• water changes the flower's color

Wind and water made the rocks look like this. How long did this take to happen?

• a few minutes

• many years

• one year

• one day