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Science Review

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-PHEJZX-1RT1

Children investigate a leaf and a frog with a caregiver beside a pond.
1.

Which gas do humans breathe in for respiration?

2.

Name the three main rock types.

3.

What process lets plants make food using light?

4.

What type of energy is stored in food?

5.

What is an animal that eats plants called?

6.

Which planet is known for its rings?

7.

What causes sound?

8.

Why do shadows change during the day?

9.

What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?

10.

Which simple machine is a ramp?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Which gas do humans breathe in for respiration?Oxygen
  2. Name the three main rock types.Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
  3. What process lets plants make food using light?Photosynthesis
  4. What type of energy is stored in food?Chemical energy
  5. What is an animal that eats plants called?Herbivore
  6. Which planet is known for its rings?Saturn
  7. What causes sound?Vibrations
  8. Why do shadows change during the day?The Sun's apparent position changes
  9. What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?0°C
  10. Which simple machine is a ramp?Inclined plane

Worked example

Connect the question to an observable process or scientific model.

Common mistake

Selecting a familiar term without checking its meaning.

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Explain why your answer makes sense.