Science 4th Grade A15✓

A student claims that the Rocky Mountains formed in a unique location. Which statement best supports the student’s claim?

• Mountains usually form near oceans, but the Rocky Mountains are far from any oceans.

• Mountains usually form near volcanoes, but the Rocky Mountains formed without volcanic activity.

• Mountains usually form in cold regions, but the Rocky Mountains are in a warm climate.

• Mountains usually form in the center of continents, but the Rocky Mountains are near the edge of the continent.

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Use your knowledge of science to answer the question. Which statement best explains how the eyes and the brain work together?

• The eyes send oxygen to the brain.

• The eyes send signals to the brain about light and images.

• The brain sends signals to the eyes to help you blink.

• The brain sends signals to the eyes to help you see colors.

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Use your knowledge of science to answer the question. Which pair of devices provides evidence that electrical energy can be converted to heat and light energy when the devices are connected to a source of electricity?

• Lamp and fan

• Heater and lamp

• Lamp and toaster

• Lamp and doorbell

Part A: Which statement best describes the pattern of where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur?

• Most volcanic eruptions happen near cities, and most earthquakes happen in rural areas.

• Most volcanoes and earthquakes happen along the edges of tectonic plates.

• Most volcanoes happen in the center of oceans, and earthquakes occur along mountain ranges.

• Most volcanoes and earthquakes happen near the equator.

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Part B: How can scientists use the pattern identified in Part A?

• To predict where animals will migrate.

• To identify areas at high risk of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

• To determine where to build new cities.

• To measure the amount of rainfall in different regions.

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Energy can be transferred in different ways and can also change forms. Categorize the following examples into the correct group: Sound, Light, Heat, or Electric Current.

Groups:

(a) Sound Energy

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(b) Light Energy

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(c) Heat Energy

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(d) Electric Curent

• A dog barking

• A toaster heating bread when plugged in

• A stovetop heating a pot of water

• A flashlight illuminating a dark room

• A candle flame glowing

• A fan spinning when connected to a power source

• A radio playing music

• Rubbing hands together to create warmth

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Which statement describes two ways that coal and oil are most alike?

• Both are renewable, and both create fewer pollutants.

• Both are nonrenewable, and both produce air, water, and solid waste pollutants.

• Both are renewable, and both have large land use.

• Both are nonrenewable, and both produce less noise pollution than wind power.

Which statement describes two ways that solar power and wind power are most alike?

• Both are nonrenewable, and both are limited in where they can be used.

• Both are renewable, and both produce air pollution.

• Both are renewable, and both require large areas of land.

• Both are nonrenewable, and both have noise pollution.

Use the information in Table 1 to answer the question.

A family wants to use a renewable source of energy for heat in the winter. The family lives on a ranch in a windy area with very few hours of sunlight in the winter and a lot of sunlight in the summer. Identify which energy source would work best for the family and explain your selection.

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