3-LS4-2 | Advantages from Characteristics · NYS standard · Grade 5 test questions
Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing.
Clarification statement: Examples of cause and effect relationships could include plants that have larger thorns than other plants may be less likely to be eaten by predators; and, animals that have better camouflage coloration than other animals may be more likely to survive and therefore more likely to produce offspring.
Grade 5 Science Test Questions
Released New York State Grade 5 science test questions that assess 3-LS4-2 are listed here by test and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 Grade 5 Test | Wolves in Yellowstone National Park | Question 11 |
| Spring 2024 Grade 5 Test | Meerkats | Question 26 |
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