Earth and Space Science
Life Science
Physical Science
Technology/Engineering
100
A model of the sunlight that Earth receives is shown. Four locations on Earth are labeled W, X, Y, and Z.
In which pair of locations would a person most likely be experiencing night?
W and X
100
A family breeds their two cats. The mother cat has four kittens after she mates with the father cat.
Which of the following best describes the traits that the kittens inherited?
A) All the kittens inherited traits only from the father cat.
B) All the kittens inherited traits only from the mother cat.
C) Each kitten inherited some traits from the mother cat and some traits from the father cat.
D) Two kittens inherited traits only from the mother cat and two kittens inherited traits only from the father cat.
C) Each kitten inherited some traits from the mother cat and some traits from the father cat.
100
When a tuning fork is hit, it vibrates and makes a sound. Which of the following happens when a tuning fork is hit?
A) The tuning fork creates sound waves that carry kinetic energy
B) The tuning fork creates sound waves that carry electrical energy
C) The tuning fork creates sound waves that carry magnetic energy
A) The tuning fork creates sound waves that carry kinetic energy
100
Some communication systems represent information using Morse code. Morse code uses a different pattern of dots and dashes to represent each letter of the alphabet. Which of the following best describes the process of changing letters into Morse code?
A) Decoding
B) Encoding
C) Sending
D) Receiving
B) Encoding
200
Humans use energy and fuels in their daily lives.
Which of the following best describes the energy and fuels humans use?
A) Energy and fuels always produce electricity.
B) Energy and fuels always are made from rocks.
C) Energy and fuels always come from natural resources.
C) Energy and fuels always come from natural resources
200
Which of the following best describes how pea plants use energy?
A) Pea plants use energy from soil to break down food
B) Pea plants use energy from sunlight to break down food
C) Pea plants use energy from water to break down food
D) Pea plants use energy from sunlight to make their own food
D) Pea plants use energy from sunlight to make their own food
200
What type of phase change is evaporation? Which state of matter does the substance start as, and which state does it end as?
Liquid to gas
200
The telegraph was developed in the 1830s and uses short and long electrical signals (Morse code) to send and receive messages through wires. The telephone was developed in the 1870s and uses electrical signals to transmit voice and other audio through wires.
Is the telephone an invention or an innovation? Why?
An innovation, because it added to what telegraphs could already do.
300
How long does it take for the Earth to orbit around the sun?
One year
300
What is the original energy source in every food web?
The sun
300
What temperature does the atmosphere need to be to trigger evaporation?
The temperature must be hot to trigger evaporation.
300
What are potential limitations for engineering projects?
Cost, time, resources