Science Pretest for Grades 4-6

Which type of soil is best for planting because it holds water yet drains well?

• Sand

• Clay

• Loam

• Gravel

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces that form soil is called:

• Evaporation

• Weathering

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which is a harmful effect of soil erosion?

• Loss of fertile land for farming

• Increase of crops in fields

• Stronger growth of plants

• Cleaner rivers

Groundwater is mainly used for:

• Drinking

• Swimming

• Making seawater

• Fishing

The process in the water cycle that forms clouds is:

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

A typhoon is classified as a:

• Earthquake

• Weather disturbance

• Climate event

• Ocean current

Which weather instrument measures wind speed?

• Raingauge

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

During a thunderstorm, the safest action is to:

• Hide under a tree

• Stay indoors away from windows

• Stand in open fields

• Go near electric posts

Shadows are shortest during:

• Early morning

• Noon

• Afternoon

• Nighttime

Which is NOT an effect of the Sun on human activities?

• Provides light and heat

• Causes photosynthesis in plants

• Produces oxygen directly

• Affects farming schedules