Science EOG Review 1
A wagon is pushed in a straight line. How would an increase in friction on the wagon wheels affect the wagon?
It would cause the wagon to slow down.
Which is most responsible for moderating weather along the North Carolina coast?
the Gulf Stream
How would water vapor cooling and forming clouds impact the water cycle?
by increasing precipitation
Maya adds 6 grams of sugar to a bottle containing 14 grams of warm water. What is the total weight of the sugar and water?
20 grams
DOUBLE POINTS
How does the sun warm a person’s face?
through radiation
A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?
warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday
DOUBLE POINTS
How are the skeletal and circulatory systems alike?
They help the body produce new blood.
How can a Paramecium carry out all of life’s functions?
by performing all processes in one cell
A rabbit depends on various plants in an ecosystem to survive. Which would most likely happen if a drought decreased the plant population?
The rabbit population would decrease.
What is the difference between single-celled organisms’ and multicellular organisms’ ability to survive?
Multicellular organisms contain many specialized cells necessary for survival, while single-celled organisms can survive alone.
QUADRUPLE POINTS
On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?
a thunderstorm
Why are pots used for cooking made of metal?
Metal is an excellent conductor of heat.
Chris noticed a high-pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those two days?
clear and sunny
For which function do the respiratory and muscular systems need to work together?
removing waste from the body
Which affects the coast of North Carolina, causing it to receive less snow than the rest of the state?
the Gulf Stream
Which weather pattern has the most influence on the weather in North Carolina?
Prevailing Westerlies
Why are animals like deer, raccoons, bears, and coyotes sometimes seen in neighborhoods?
because their habitats are decreasing
How are the digestive and circulatory systems similar in function?
Both help the body maintain water levels.
In which ecosystem can you find a mix of salt water and freshwater?
estuaries
How are the muscular and digestive systems similar?
Both help the body digest food.
TRIPLE POINTS
An area of coastal grassland that is regularly flooded by seawater.
Estuary
Elsa is making a grilled ham-and-cheese sandwich. She uses a 20-gram slice of cheese, 40 grams of sliced ham, and two 15-gram slices of bread. After she heats the sandwich on a griddle, the cheese is melted. What will be the mass of her sandwich?
90 grams
Explain why a metal ice cream scoop works more efficiently than a plastic ice cream scoop when dipped in warm water prior to scooping the ice cream?
The metal heats more quickly than the plastic.
TRIPLE POINTS
What is the order of cellular organization from least to most complex in multicellular organisms?
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
TRIPLE POINTS
John pushed two identical toy cars across the same flat smooth floor. Why did both cars travel the same distance?
because he applied the same force to each of the two cars