Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Summer Academy Pre-Test 24-25

What are the negative effects of pollution on aquatic ecosystems?

• Animals may get sick or die due to decreased oxygen

• Plants grow more quickly/eutrophication

• Both A & B

• None of the Above

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A scientist wants to test which type of soil holds the most water. What should they do first?

• Record results before starting

• Skip the experiment and guess

• Develop a question and plan a fair test

• Ask friends for their opinions

Which statement best describes a renewable resource?

• It can be used only once

• It is harmful to the environment

• It can be replaced naturally over time

• It is made from plastic

What is one way an oil spill can harm birds like ducks?

• It helps them fly faster.

• It makes their feathers better at keeping them dry.

• It covers their feathers, making it hard to fly and stay warm.

• It gives them more food to eat.

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What can scientists learn by studying owl pellets?

• How many feathers an owl has

• What kind of trees owls live in

• What the owl has eaten and how it fits in a food web

• How far an owl can fly in one day

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Which of the following is a physical adaptation that helps birds catch fish?

• A. A colorful tail

• B. Sharp talons

• C. Loud calls

Which human activity is most likely to harm an owl's habitat?

• Planting more trees

• Protecting wetlands

• Building roads and houses in forests

• Setting up bird-watching stations

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What is the main purpose of designing a model riverbed?

• To test how to make a fish swim faster

• To create a habitat for birds

• To protect salmon eggs by slowing down water flow

• To remove all water from a river

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Why is it important to remove invasive species from a wetland?

• They make the water cleaner.

• They help native birds build nests.

• They can take over and harm native plants and animals.

• They make wetlands more colorful.

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What are the key elements of storytelling?

• Hook

• Message

• Voice

• All of the above