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Using the State Curriculum: Science, Grade 4

Skills and Processes | Earth/Space | Life | Chemistry | Physics | Environmental

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Standard 3.0 Life Science

Topic E. Flow of Matter and Energy

Indicator 1. Recognize food as the source of materials that all living things need to grow and survive.

Objective b. Describe what happens to food in plants and animals.

Selected Response Item

Plants and animals need food for growth.

What happens to most of the food that plants produce?

  1. Food is released as gas.
  2. Food is converted to water.
  3. Food is stored for future use.
  4. Food is used to absorb sunlight.
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Correct Answer:
C

Selected Response Item

Animals use resources in the environment to survive.

Which of the following resources does an animal use for energy?

  1. air
  2. food
  3. shelter
  4. water
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Correct Answer:
B