Grade 4 Science Quiz

Which structure helps a cactus survive in a hot desert?

• Large leaves

• Thick stem

• Bright flowers

• Deep roots

Which of the following animals is classified as a producer?

• Frog

• Mushroom

• Grass

• Bird

Why do geese migrate during winter?

• To find mates

• To avoid predators

• To find warmer temperatures and food

• To hibernate

A butterfly and a bee both drink nectar from flowers. What does this demonstrate?

• Adaptation

• Competition

• Migration

• Hibernation

Which example shows a learned behavior in animals?

• Birds building nests

• Fish swimming

• Dogs doing tricks

• Cats hunting mice

How do decomposers help plants grow?

• They produce sunlight

• They remove oxygen from the air

• They provide nutrients to the soil

• They repel pests

What happens during the water cycle after water evaporates?

• It forms clouds

• It creates rivers

• It disappears

• It becomes groundwater

Which landform is made by glaciers moving slowly over Earth’s surface?

• Sand dunes

• Valleys

• Volcanoes

• Islands

How do plants reduce erosion?

• Their roots hold soil in place

• They break down rocks

• They cause flooding

• They create wind

Which type of rock forms when lava cools and hardens?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Fossil