Fourth Grade Science MILESTONE Review Created for Shallowford

Fourth Grade Science MILESTONE Review Created for Shallowford Falls Fourth Graders to review and prepare for

What do decomposers do in a food chain? A. Produce their own food B. Eat both plants and animals C. Eat only old leaves that have fallen off the tree 2 D. Break down dead materials and return them to

What do decomposers do in a food chain? A. Produce their own food B. Eat both plants and animals C. Eat only old leaves that have fallen off the tree 3 D. Break down dead materials and return them to

What simple machine is used to raise a flag on a flagpole? A. Inclined plane B. Lever C. Pulley D. Wedge 4

What simple machine is used to raise a flag on a flagpole? A. Inclined plane B. Lever C. Pulley D. Wedge 5

You open your science book and see this symbol at the top of the page What does that symbol mean? A. you will be using fire B. you will be using live electrical wiring C. you will be using a chemical that may be poisonous D. you will be cutting things with very sharp 6 knives

You open your science book and see this symbol at the top of the page What does that symbol mean? A. you will be using fire B. you will be using live electrical wiring C. you will be using a chemical that may be poisonous D. you will be cutting things with very sharp 7 knives

You have a stringed instrument (guitar). Which of these is true? 8 A. The thicker string will vibrate faster and have higher tone/pitch. B. The thinner string will vibrate faster and have higher tone/pitch. C. The two strings will vibrate at the same speed.

You have a stringed instrument (guitar). Which of these is true? 9 A. The thicker string will vibrate faster and have higher tone/pitch. B. The thinner string will vibrate faster and have higher tone/pitch. C. The two strings will vibrate at the same speed.

A city uses herbicides to control weeds along the streets. Some of herbicides washed into a pond during a rainstorm and killed all on the algae. What will happen now that there arefed no algae in the pond will ecosystem? A. The fish population that on the algae decrease. B. Fish that fed on the algae will have to eat other fish for energy. C. There will be more oxygen in the water for the fish to breathe. D. The fish population will increase because there is 10 more living

A city uses herbicides to control weeds along the streets. Some of herbicides washed into a pond during a rainstorm and killed all on the algae. What will happen now that there arefed no algae in the pond will ecosystem? A. The fish population that on the algae decrease. B. Fish that fed on the algae will have to eat other fish for energy. C. There will be more oxygen in the water for the fish to breathe. D. The fish population will increase because there is 11 more living

Which type of light tool is often used in vision surgery? A. Radar B. Sonar C. Infrared D. Laser 12

Which type of light tool is often used in vision surgery? A. Radar B. Sonar C. Infrared D. Laser 13

What is required for an electromagnet to work? 14 A. A nail must already be a magnet B. A battery must provide electricity C. A wire must be coated with plastic D. The coils must be made of magnetic wire

What is required for an electromagnet to work? 15 A. A nail must already be a magnet B. A battery must provide electricity C. A wire must be coated with plastic D. The coils must be made of magnetic wire

You see lightning off in the distance. A few seconds later, you hear thunder. What can you conclude from this? A. Sound waves do not travel long distances B. Light waves travel faster than sound waves C. Sound waves are weaker than light waves 16

You see lightning off in the distance. A few seconds later, you hear thunder. What can you conclude from this? A. Sound waves do not travel long distances B. Light waves travel faster than sound waves C. Sound waves are weaker than light waves 17

Through which material would sound waves travel fastest? A. B. C. D. 18 Liquid water Solid metal Humid air Outer space

Through which material would sound waves travel fastest? A. B. C. D. 19 Liquid water Solid metal Humid air Outer space

Rocks have different colors because they: A. B. C. D. 20 Were formed at different times Contain different minerals Are found in many different places Are stained by different water

Rocks have different colors because they: A. B. C. D. 21 Were formed at different times Contain different minerals Are found in many different places Are stained by different water

Seasons are caused by: 22 A. The position of the Moon B. The tilt of the Earth as it moves around the Sun C. The distance of Earth from the Sun D. The Sun getting warmer and colder

Seasons are caused by: 23 A. The position of the Moon B. The tilt of the Earth as it moves around the Sun C. The distance of Earth from the Sun D. The Sun getting warmer and colder

Which of these items could be recycled to save a natural resource? A. B. C. D. 24 Carpet Battery Bubble wrap Newspaper

Which of these items could be recycled to save a natural resource? A. B. C. D. 25 Carpet Battery Bubble wrap Newspaper

What tool should you use to look at plant cells? A. B. C. D. 26 Telescope Microscope Magnifying glass Binoculars

What tool should you use to look at plant cells? A. B. C. D. 27 Telescope Microscope Magnifying glass Binoculars

What tool would you use to see what direction the wind is blowing? A. B. C. D. 28 Anemometer Wind vane Thermometer Barometer

What tool would you use to see what direction the wind is blowing? A. B. C. D. 29 Anemometer Wind vane Thermometer Barometer

A cart rolling down a hill has _____ energy. A. B. C. D. 30 Nuclear Kinetic Chemical Electrical

A cart rolling down a hill has _____ energy. A. B. C. D. 31 Nuclear Kinetic Chemical Electrical

Which industry is most dependent on accurate weather forecasts? A. B. C. D. 32 Manufacturing Banking Farming Mining

Which industry is most dependent on accurate weather forecasts? A. B. C. D. 33 Manufacturing Banking Farming Mining

Why does a black shirt feel warmer in sunlight? A. B. C. D. 34 Dark colors absorb more heat Dark colors reflect more heat White shirts are thicker Sunlight fades most colors

Why does a black shirt feel warmer in sunlight? A. B. C. D. 35 Dark colors absorb more heat Dark colors reflect more heat White shirts are thicker Sunlight fades most colors

Scientists study outer space by sending telescopes and other scientific instruments out into space. Where are these instruments placed to allow scientists to study outer space? A. B. C. D. 36 Sun Pluto Asteroids Satellites

Scientists study outer space by sending telescopes and other scientific instruments out into space. Where are these instruments placed to allow scientists to study outer space? A. B. C. D. 37 Sun Pluto Asteroids Satellites

If you rub a balloon in your hair, you are giving the balloon _______ and it will stick on the wall. A. B. C. D. 38 Power Magnetism Static electricity Heat

If you rub a balloon in your hair, you are giving the balloon _______ and it will stick on the wall. A. B. C. D. 39 Power Magnetism Static electricity Heat

______ cause sounds. A. B. C. D. 40 People Air movement Machines Vibrations People

______ cause sounds. A. B. C. D. 41 People Air movement Machines Vibrations People

Magnifying glasses and reading glasses have curved surfaces that _______. Peo 42 A. Make the light brighter B. Bend the light rays C. Change the objects color D. Keep you from seeing other objects

Magnifying glasses and reading glasses have curved surfaces that _______. Peo 43 A. Make the light brighter B. Bend the light rays C. Change the objects color D. Keep you from seeing other objects

An area that receives very little rainfall during the year is called a _________. P A. B. C. D. 44 Rain forest Desert Temperate forest Tundra

An area that receives very little rainfall during the year is called a _________. P A. B. C. D. 45 Rain forest Desert Temperate forest Tundra

Which of these is difficult to measure? A. B. C. D. 46 P The speed of a jet The temperature of Marietta The weight of your friend The taste of yogurt

Which of these is difficult to measure? A. B. C. D. 47 P The speed of a jet The temperature of Marietta The weight of your friend The taste of yogurt

Earth is _______ than Jupiter. A. B. C. D. 48 P Larger Farther from the sun Smaller Same size

Earth is _______ than Jupiter. A. B. C. D. 49 P Larger Farther from the sun Smaller Same size

The sun is different from the other planets because it ______. A. B. C. D. 50 P Is smaller Does not rotate Does not have any water Is constantly burning gases

The sun is different from the other planets because it ______. A. B. C. D. 51 P Is smaller Does not rotate Does not have any water Is constantly burning gases

To recycle materials you may have to compact them. Which of these can be compacted into a smaller size? A. B. C. D. 52 Newspapers Glass bottles Metal cans Clothes P

To recycle materials you may have to compact them. Which of these can be compacted into a smaller size? A. B. C. D. 53 Newspapers Glass bottles Metal cans Clothes P

Planting a tree helps protect the soil from erosion due to ______. A. B. C. D. 54 Ice Wind Snow Temperature

Planting a tree helps protect the soil from erosion due to ______. A. B. C. D. 55 Ice Wind Snow Temperature

To measure milliliters of liquid you would use a ______. A. Scale B. Graduated cylinder C. Ruler D. Thermometer 56

To measure milliliters of liquid you would use a ______. A. Scale B. Graduated cylinder C. Ruler D. Thermometer 57

An example of a voluntary muscle would be found in the ______. A. Heart B. Blood vessels C. Arm 58

An example of a voluntary muscle would be found in the _____. A. Heart B. Blood vessels C. Arm 59

A tree is an example of a living that: A. Absorbs more rain than sun B. Gets food from other trees C. Produces its own food 60

A tree is an example of a living that: A. Absorbs more rain than sun B. Gets food from other trees C. Produces its own food 61

A magnifying glass allows us to see small objects because it ______. : A. Makes light brighter B. Changes the color of the object C. Bends the light rays coming from the object 62

A magnifying glass allows us to see small objects because it ______. : A. Makes light brighter B. Changes the color of the object C. Bends the light rays coming from the object 63

Clouds are formed when: : A. Water condenses B. Wind blows C. Thunder rolls 64

Clouds are formed when: : A. Water condenses B. Wind blows C. Thunder rolls 65

Which of these would you use to measure distance you walk during P. E. ? A. B. C. D. 66 Centimeters Liters Milligrams Kilometers :

Which of these would you use to measure distance you walk during P. E. ? A. B. C. D. 67 Centimeters Liters Milligrams Kilometers :

How are stars different from moons? A. Stars move around planets : Stars are rounder than moons B. C. Stars produce heat and light 68

How are stars different from moons? A. Stars move around planets : Stars are rounder than moons B. C. Stars produce heat and light 69

Anything moving has what kind of energy? A. Nuclear B. Chemical C. Kinetic 70

Anything moving has what kind of energy? A. Nuclear B. Chemical C. Kinetic 71

To make a metal object into a compass, what must you do? A. Wet it B. Shine light on it C. Magnetize it 72

To make a metal object into a compass, what must you do? A. Wet it B. Shine light on it C. Magnetize it 73

Where does geothermal energy come from? A. Under the Earth’s surface B. The moon C. The sun 74

Where does geothermal energy come from? A. Under the Earth’s surface B. The moon C. The sun 75

If scientists study fossils, they may be able to learn: A. How volcanoes form B. What plants lived long ago C. When an earthquake might happen 76

If scientists study fossils, they may be able to learn: A. How volcanoes form B. What plants lived long ago C. When an earthquake might happen 77

What tool would you use to measure temperature? A. B. C. D. 78 Anemometer Wind vane Thermometer Barometer

What tool would you use to measure temperature ? A. B. C. D. 79 Anemometer Wind vane Thermometer Barometer

Why do objects weigh less on the moon? A. There is no gravity on the moon B. The objects lose part of their mass on the moon C. The moon pushes away objects 80

Why do objects weigh less on the moon? A. There is no gravity on the moon B. The objects lose part of their mass on the moon C. The moon pushes away objects 81

In the ear, where is the FIRST place sound vibrations occur? A. In the cochlea B. Middle ear C. Outer ear 82

In the ear, where is the FIRST place sound vibrations occur? A. In the cochlea B. Middle ear C. Outer ear 83

Rain and snow are examples of ? A. Evaporation B. Condensation C. Precipitation 84

Rain and snow are examples of ? A. Evaporation B. Condensation C. Precipitation 85

Usually, dinosaur fossils are found in ? A. Crystals B. Rocks C. Aluminum 86

Usually, dinosaur fossils are found in ? A. Crystals B. Rocks C. Aluminum 87

What causes a rainbow? A. Light is released B. Light is separated into a visible spectrum C. Light is absorbed into the air 88

What causes a rainbow? A. Light is released B. Light is separated into a visible spectrum C. Light is absorbed into the air 89

When trying to find out which of two objects is heavier, you should use a: A. Beaker B. Graduated cylinder C. Balance 90

When trying to find out which of two objects is heavier, you should use a: A. Beaker B. Graduated cylinder C. Balance 91

Decomposers, like mushrooms : A. Produce their own food B. Break down dead materials C. Eat plants and animals 92

Decomposers, like mushrooms : A. Produce their own food B. Break down dead materials C. Eat plants and animals 93

The earth moves around the sun every 365 ¼ days, this is called a _____. A. Rotation B. Titling C. Revolution 94

The earth moves around the sun every 365 ¼ days, this is called a _____. A. Rotation B. Titling C. Revolution 95

Waxed paper is an example of a(n) ______ material. A. Transparent B. Opaque C. Translucent 96

Waxed paper is an example of a(n) ______ material. A. Transparent B. Opaque C. Translucent 97

When liquid water evaporates, it turns into a _____. A. Liquid B. Solid C. Gas 98

When liquid water evaporates, it turns into a _____. A. Liquid B. Solid C. Gas 99

Atmospheric pressure is measured with: A. B. C. D. 100 Anemometer Wind vane Thermometer Barometer

Atmospheric pressure is measured with: A. B. C. D. 101 Anemometer Wind vane Thermometer Barometer

There are eight planets in our solar system, which planets are in the correct order: A. Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars B. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto C. Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus 102

There are eight planets in our solar system, which planets are in the correct order: A. Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars B. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto C. Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus 103

Moon phases occur every 28 days, what is the correct phase order? 104 A. Third quarter, full moon, fourth quarter B. First quarter, new moon, third quarter C. New moon, full moon, fourth quarter

Moon phases occur every 28 days, what is the correct phase order? 105 A. Third quarter, full moon, fourth quarter B. First quarter, new moon, third quarter C. New moon, full moon, fourth quarter

An object's size and the amount of force exerted on an object affects : A. Distance B. Speed and motion C. Push and pull 106

An object's size and the amount of force exerted on an object affects : A. Distance B. Speed and motion C. Push and pull 107

Organisms use different types of adaptations, including camouflage, mimicry, hibernation, migration, etc, to: A. Cause extinction of organism B. Protect themselves in nature C. Hibernate and migrate 108

Organisms use different types of adaptations, including camouflage, mimicry, hibernation, migration, etc, to: A. Cause extinction of organism B. Protect themselves in nature C. Hibernate and migrate 109

Food webs and food chains include producers, consumers, and decomposers and begin with: A. Lowest organism B. Top of food chain or web C. Sunlight 110

Food webs and food chains include producers, consumers, and decomposers and begin with: A. Lowest organism B. Top of food chain or web C. Sunlight 111

Wind speed is measured with : A. B. C. D. 112 Anemometer Wind vane Thermometer Barometer

Wind speed is measured with : A. B. C. D. 113 Anemometer Wind vane Thermometer Barometer