MAP Science Practice (Grades 3-5) 2

Question 1

In a food chain, grass → rabbit → fox, which organism is the producer?

Accepted Answer

Grass

Answer

Grass makes its own food from sunlight, so it is the producer.

Question 2

A student wants to test whether plants grow taller with more sunlight. Which variable should be the ONLY thing changed between the plant groups?

Accepted Answer

The amount of sunlight

Answer

In a fair test, only the variable being investigated, sunlight, should change.

Question 3

Which type of rock forms when melted rock cools and hardens?

Accepted Answer

Igneous

Answer

Igneous rock forms from cooled magma or lava.

Question 4

Which of these is a property that can be used to identify a mineral?

Accepted Answer

Its hardness

Answer

Hardness is a physical property scientists use to identify minerals.

Question 5

A ball rolls across the floor and slowly comes to a stop. What force causes the ball to slow down?

Accepted Answer

Friction

Answer

Friction between the ball and the floor works against the motion and slows the ball.

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