3-LS4-4 | Environment Change · NYS standard · Grade 5 test questions
Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.
Clarification statement: Examples of environmental changes could include both natural and human-influenced changes in land characteristics, water distribution, temperature, food, and other organisms.
Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to a single environmental change. Assessment does not include the greenhouse effect or climate change.
Grade 5 Science Test Questions
Released New York State Grade 5 science test questions that assess 3-LS4-4 are listed here by test and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 Grade 5 Test | The Albany Pine Bush Ecosystem | Question 25 |
| Spring 2024 Grade 5 Test | Meerkats | Question 29 |
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