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ASMO Science Olympiad 2017 — Level 1 (Years 3 & 4)

Question 1

When notebook paper is folded to make an airplane, what physical property of the paper changes?

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  1. Mass
  2. Weight
  3. Shape
  4. Smell

Question 2

Which of these BEST describes the texture of the metal spoon?

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  1. Small
  2. Smooth
  3. Flexible
  4. Shiny

Question 3

A container was filled with ice cubes. The container was left outside until the ice cubes melted. Based on the picture, how much water came from the melted ice cubes?

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  1. 3 milliliters
  2. 5 milliliters
  3. 7 milliliters
  4. 10 milliliters

Question 4

Which lists the correct order of changes that happen to a plant in spring?

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  1. Buds form, flowers open, fruits grown
  2. Flowers die, fruits grow, buds form
  3. Seeds drop, flowers open, buds form
  4. Seeds drop, flowers die, fruits grow

Question 5

Which of these simple machines does this model represent?

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  1. A screw
  2. A wedge
  3. A lever
  4. A pulley

Question 6

Students planted two types of bean seeds. Both types of bean plants are measured after two weeks. Which of these questions are they MOST likely trying to answer?

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  1. Which type of bean plant grows faster?
  2. Which type of bean plant is prettier?
  3. Which type of bean plant tastes better?
  4. Which type of bean plant costs more?

Question 7

Students used thermometers to compare temperatures around their school. Which of these is MOST likely the reason it was cooler under a tree than on the playground?

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  1. The tree blocked the cold wind.
  2. The basketball court absorb more heat.
  3. Tree leaves blocked some of the sunlight.
  4. A cloud blocked the Sun.

Question 8

Which of these can be dissolved in water?

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  1. Grains of sand
  2. Baking soda
  3. Wood chips
  4. Cooking oil

Question 9

The diagram below shows seeds from two different plants. Each seed is attached to a structure that helps the seed to ____.

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  1. Obtain water
  2. Produce food
  3. Disperse (spread)
  4. Capture sunlight

Question 10

The fur of an arctic fox turns from brown to white as winter approaches. This is an example of ____.

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  1. Camouflage
  2. Hibernation
  3. Migration
  4. Movement

Question 11

Which human activity often has a harmful effect on the environment?

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  1. Recycling paper and plastic
  2. Riding a bicycle to school
  3. Helping seeds to germinate
  4. Throwing garbage into a stream

Question 12

The diagram below shows a balance. Side A has five blocks and side B has three blocks. The mass of each block is shown in grams (g). A student could balance sides A and B by ____.

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  1. Moving 200 g from side A to side B
  2. Moving 200 g from side B to side A
  3. Moving 100 g from side A to side B
  4. Moving 100 g from side B to side A

Question 13

The diagram below shows a person lighting a match by rubbing it on a rough surface. Which form of energy is being used to light the match?

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  1. Solar
  2. Sound
  3. Electrical
  4. Mechanical

Question 14

Which object will most likely be attracted to a magnet?

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  1. Wooden block
  2. Plastic cup
  3. Metal nail
  4. Glass bead

Question 15

Some birds build nests in the spring. This nest building is a seasonal adaptation that occurs to help the birds ____.

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  1. Fly south
  2. Find food
  3. Protect their young
  4. Survive the winter

Question 16

The diagram below shows four plant structures. Which plant structure stores chlorophyll to produce food for the plants?

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  1. Flower
  2. Leaf
  3. Stem
  4. Roots

Question 17

The number of daylight hours in New York State changes with the ____.

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  1. Season of the year
  2. Moon's changing appearance
  3. Direction of the wind
  4. Arrival of a severe storm

Question 18

Which process occurs when rocks and soil slide down a mountain?

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  1. Erosion
  2. Migration
  3. Recycling
  4. Maintenance

Question 19

The diagram below shows a fan that uses energy to move the air in a room. Which form of energy causes the blades of the fan to turn?

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  1. Chemical
  2. Electrical
  3. Heat
  4. Light

Question 20

The diagram below shows Earth revolving around the Sun. Letters A and B show two locations in Earth's orbit around the Sun. How long will it take for Earth to travel from point A to point B?

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  1. 1 month
  2. 3 months
  3. 6 months
  4. 9 months