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100
Which type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band? A. gravitational potential energy B. kinetic energy C. elastic potential energy D. chemical potential energy
Which type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band? A. gravitational potential energy
100
A student is constructing an electrical circuit. Which of these can provide energy for the circuit? A. battery B. wire C. buzzer D. lightbulb
A student is constructing an electrical circuit. Which of these can provide energy for the circuit? A. battery
100
During which of the following moon phases can a neap tide occur? A. waxing crescent B. full moon C. new moon D. last quarter
During which of the following moon phases can a neap tide occur? D. last quarter
100
On a hot summer day, warm air above the beach rises, allowing cooler air from over the ocean to move in and take its place. What process is responsible for the circular flow of air? A. convection B. conduction C. precipitation D. evaporation
On a hot summer day, warm air above the beach rises, allowing cooler air from over the ocean to move in and take its place. What process is responsible for the circular flow of air? A. convection
100
Which biome is characterized by cold temperatures, little precipitation, and animals such as wolves and caribou? A. savannah B. tundra C. desert D. rain forest
Which biome is characterized by cold temperatures, little precipitation, and animals such as wolves and caribou? B. tundra
200
Which energy conversion occurs when a battery-operated alarm clock goes off? A. electrical energy - chemical energy - sound energy B. light energy - electrical energy - sound energy C. potential energy - kinetic energy - potential energy D. chemical energy - electrical energy - sound energy
Which energy conversion occurs when a battery-operated alarm clock goes off? D. chemical energy - electrical energy - sound energy
200
In an electrical circuit, which device converts electrical energy into light and heat? A. a fan B. a lightbulb C. a speaker D. a battery
In an electrical circuit, which device converts electrical energy into light and heat? B. a lightbulb
200
When does a new moon occur? A. when Earth is between the moon and the sun B. when the moon is between Earth and the sun C. when the moon forms a right angle with Earth and the sun D. when Earth forms a right angle with the moon and the sun
When does a new moon occur? B. when the moon is between Earth and the sun
200
The air pressure where you live is falling, and the air temperature is below freezing. Which type of weather is most likely on the way? A. snowy B. foggy C. fair D. rainy
The air pressure where you live is falling, and the air temperature is below freezing. Which type of weather is most likely on the way? A. snowy
200
Which of the following is a biotic factor common to the desert biome? A. a cactus B. soil C. sand D. a polar bear
Which of the following is a biotic factor common to the desert biome? A. a cactus
300
Wind turbines can generate electricity from wind. What source of energy produces the winds that cause the blades of wind turbines to rotate? A. gravitational potential energy B. ocean currents C. fossil fuels D. the sun
Wind turbines can generate electricity from wind. What source of energy produces the winds that cause the blades of wind turbines to rotate? D. the sun
300
You have a closed circuit. The circuit has a battery, switch, and lightbulb. Which is the best description of the energy conversion in this circuit? A. Electrical energy is converted to light energy and heat. B. Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy, which is converted to light energy and heat. C. Chemical energy is converted to light energy, which is converted to electrical energy and heat. D. Electrical energy is converted to light energy and chemical energy.
You have a closed circuit. The circuit has a battery, switch, and lightbulb. Which is the best description of the energy conversion in this circuit? B. Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy, which is converted to light energy and heat.
300
What is determined by the amount of time it takes Earth to spin once on its axis? A. length of day B. length of a week C. length of a month D. length of a year
What is determined by the amount of time it takes Earth to spin once on its axis? A. length of day
300
The Gulf Stream that flows along the eastern coast of the United States moves heat northeast to Europe. The Gulf Stream is a A. cold current B. sea breeze C. warm current D. land breeze
The Gulf Stream that flows along the eastern coast of the United States moves heat northeast to Europe. The Gulf Stream is a C. warm current
300
A respirator is a mechanical device that helps people breathe when their lungs are unable to do so. Which type of bioengineered products is a respirator? A. biofuel B. adaptive device C. assistive device D. prototype
A respirator is a mechanical device that helps people breathe when their lungs are unable to do so. Which type of bioengineered products is a respirator? C. assistive device
400
During photosynthesis, plants use the energy of sunlight to make food. chemical energy - electrical energy - sound energy in the form of glucose. What type of energy is stored in glucose? A. gravitational potential energy B. kinetic energy C. elastic potential energy D. chemical potential energy
During photosynthesis, plants use the energy of sunlight to make food. chemical energy - electrical energy - sound energy in the form of glucose. What type of energy is stored in glucose? D. chemical potential energy
400
You have a simple electric circuit in which a light bulb is glowing. The switch has been replaced by a piece of aluminum foil. Which statement explains why the light bulb is still glowing? A. Aluminum foil is an insulator. B. Aluminum foil contains chemical energy. C. Aluminum foil contains electrical energy. D. Aluminum foil is a conductor.
You have a simple electric circuit in which a light bulb is glowing. The switch has been replaced by a piece of aluminum foil. Which statement explains why the light bulb is still glowing? D. Aluminum foil is a conductor.
400
What movement produces a solar eclipse? A. the moon's revolution B. Earth's revolution C. Earth's rotation D. the sun's rotation
What movement produces a solar eclipse? A. the moon's revolution
400
How do most cold currents move? A. away from Earth's pole B. away from Earth's equator C. above warm currents D. in the same direction as waves
How do most cold currents move? A. away from Earth's pole
400
A student is going to conduct an experiment to determine whether salt affects the temperature at which water boils. Which measuring tools are needed to carry out this investigation? A. graduated cylinder, thermometer, and stopwatch B. graduated cylinder, meter stick, and stopwatch C. measuring spoons, graduated cylinder, and thermomenter D. measuring spoons, thermometer, and spring scale
A student is going to conduct an experiment to determine whether salt affects the temperature at which water boils. Which measuring tools are needed to carry out this investigation? C. measuring spoons, graduated cylinder, and thermomenter
500
What energy conversion takes place when a toaster is in use? A. chemical energy into gravitational energy B. electrical energy into chemical energy C. electrical energy into heat and light D. chemical energy into heat and light
What energy conversion takes place when a toaster is in use? H. electrical energy into heat and light
500
The light bulb in an electrical circuit is on. Which of the following must be true? A. The electrical circuit is closed. B. The battery ran out of electrical energy. C. The path of the electrical current is broken. D. The light bulb is on an open electrical circuit.
The light bulb in an electrical circuit is on. Which of the following must be true? A. The electrical circuit is closed.
500
When does a spring tide occur? A. only during a full moon B. during a first quarter phase C. during a last quarter phase D. during a new moon or full moon
When does a spring tide occur? D. during a new moon or full moon
500
Which statement about ocean currents is correct? A. Cold currents flow toward the poles. B. Cold currents and warm currents never meet. C. Warm currents flow away from areas near the equator. D. Warm currents flow toward areas near the equator.
Which statement about ocean currents is correct? C. Warm currents flow away from areas near the equator.
500
What is the position of the Earth, sun, and moon during a new moon phase? A. the sun is between the Earth and the moon B. the moon is between the Earth and the sun C. the Earth is between the moon and the sun D. the moon is below the Earth and the sun is beside the Earth
What is the position of the Earth, sun, and moon during a new moon phase? B. the moon is between the Earth and the sun
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