3rd Quarterly - 4th Grade Science Test Review

After a full moon, what happens to the visible part of the moon?

• A. It increases

• B. It decreases

• C. It stays the same

• D. It disappears completely

The term used when the visible part of the moon is decreasing is (a)   .

• Waxing
• Waning
• Growing
• Disappearing

How long does it take for the moon to complete one cycle from new moon to full moon to new moon?

• 8 days

• 1 day

• 28 days

• 18 days

What happens to puddles when they disappear after it rains?

• A. Condensation

• B. Evaporation

In the water cycle, what is the process of water moving to lakes, rivers, or oceans called?

• A. Condensation

• B. Evaporation

• C. Runoff

• D. Precipitation

Match the following processes with their descriptions.

• Process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces

• D. Condensation

• Process of water vapor turning into liquid

• A. Erosion

• Process of wearing away rocks and soil

• B. Deposition

• Process of laying down sediment

• C. Weathering

Which process involves moving broken rocks to a new location?

• A. Erosion

• B. Deposition

• C. Weathering

• D. Precipitation

What is the process of dropping off rock in a new location called?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Evaporation

Which of the following describes short-term conditions like today's rain?

• Weather

• Climate

• Precipitation

• Erosion

Which describes long-term patterns over many years?

• A. Weather

• B. Climate

• C. Temperature

• D. Erosion