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Arkansas ATLAS Grade 4 Science Practice Test

Build Grade 4 Arkansas ATLAS Science readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering matter, life science, Earth systems, engineering, data, and evidence.

Arkansas ATLAS Grade 4 Science practice sets

This Arkansas ATLAS Grade 4 Science Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets support supplemental review of physical science, life science, Earth and space science, engineering design, data, and environmental evidence.

Grade 4 Science skills covered

  • Material properties, thermal energy, force, motion, friction, circuits, conductors, sound, and light
  • Plant and animal structures, inherited traits, food webs, adaptations, decomposers, life cycles, and ecosystems
  • Weathering, erosion, the water cycle, Earth systems, seasonal patterns, weather maps, resources, and conservation
  • Engineering problems, criteria, constraints, prototypes, fair tests, models, tools, repeated trials, and evidence
  • Claims, graphs, habitat observations, environmental impacts, runoff, nutrient cycles, and scientific conclusions

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Record the evidence that supports your answer, compare patterns in data, and review the explanation for every missed or guessed answer.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Arkansas Department of Education ATLAS guidance, official blueprints, accommodations, or testing schedules.

For the broader Arkansas assessment hub, visit Arkansas State Assessments.

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Arkansas ATLAS Grade 4 Science Practice Questions

A 10-question Arkansas ATLAS Grade 4 science practice set on physical science, with answers and explanations.

Read each scenario carefully, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Which property can be used to identify a material?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Its hardness.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about matter, energy, living systems, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: Properties such as hardness, color, mass, and ability to conduct heat help identify materials.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

Properties such as hardness, color, mass, and ability to conduct heat help identify materials.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What happens to the particles in a solid when the solid is heated?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is They move faster.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about matter, energy, living systems, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: Heating adds energy, so particles in a solid vibrate or move more quickly.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

Heating adds energy, so particles in a solid vibrate or move more quickly.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A metal spoon feels warmer after sitting in hot soup. What explains this change?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Thermal energy moved from the soup to the spoon.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about matter, energy, living systems, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: Thermal energy transfers from the warmer soup into the cooler spoon.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

Thermal energy transfers from the warmer soup into the cooler spoon.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which force can change the direction of a rolling soccer ball?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is A kick from another player.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about matter, energy, living systems, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: A push or kick is a force that can change an object’s motion or direction.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

A push or kick is a force that can change an object’s motion or direction.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which surface will usually create the most friction for a sliding block?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Rough sandpaper.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about matter, energy, living systems, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: Rough surfaces have more friction and resist sliding more than smooth surfaces.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

Rough surfaces have more friction and resist sliding more than smooth surfaces.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What does a battery provide in a simple circuit?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Energy that can make electric current flow.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about matter, energy, living systems, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: A battery supplies energy to an electrical circuit.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

A battery supplies energy to an electrical circuit.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Why does a flashlight turn on when its circuit is closed?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The complete path allows electric current to flow.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about matter, energy, living systems, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: A closed circuit gives electric current a continuous path through the bulb.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

A closed circuit gives electric current a continuous path through the bulb.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Copper wire.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about matter, energy, living systems, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: Copper lets electric current move through it easily, while rubber, wood, and plastic are insulators.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

Copper lets electric current move through it easily, while rubber, wood, and plastic are insulators.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

How is sound produced?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is By vibrations that travel through a material.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about matter, energy, living systems, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: Vibrating objects make the surrounding material vibrate, producing sound waves.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

Vibrating objects make the surrounding material vibrate, producing sound waves.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What happens when light reaches a mirror?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Some light reflects from the surface.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about matter, energy, living systems, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: A smooth mirror reflects light, allowing an image to be seen.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

A smooth mirror reflects light, allowing an image to be seen.

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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas ATLAS Grade 4 Science Practice Test

Which science skills are covered?

The page covers physical science, life science, Earth and space science, engineering design, environmental systems, data, and evidence.

How many questions are included?

There are five practice sets with 10 questions each, for 50 questions in total. Each set can be completed separately.

Are these official ATLAS questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest Arkansas Department of Education information for official materials, standards, accommodations, and policies.