Physical Science
Life Science
Earth Science
Space Science
Energy & Engineering
100
Type of metal that is attracted to a magnet? A. Iron B.Plastic C.Wood D.Copper
A.Iron
100
A tuna is an ocean fish that is well adapted to catching small, fast-moving prey. Which of the following adaptations most helps a tuna swim fast to catch its prey? A. large fins B. sharp teeth C. small gills D. tough scales
A. Large fins
100
Owen tested a physical property of a mineral. He rubbed a mineral sample on a piece of white tile. The mineral left a red mark on the tile. He was trying to determine this property of minerals. What test was he using to determine the mineral? A. Florescence test B.Magnetism Test C. Color Test D. Streak Test
The Streak Test!
100
It takes approxiamately this amount of time for the Earth to ORBIT the SUN
one year (365 1/4 days)
100
Which of the following groups of materials would most likely be used to build an electromagnet? A. bare wire, plastic rod, battery B. bare wire, iron rod, light bulb C. insulated wire, iron rod, battery D. insulated wire, plastic rod, light bulb
C. insulted wire, iron rod, battery
200
Term for a material that allows electricity to travel through it A. Insulator B. Conductor
B. Conductor
200
Which of the following best represents one particular stage in a life cycle? A. a fish swimming B. a seed sprouting C. a leaf blowing in the wind D. a dog eating
B. a seed sprouting
200
If a rock could be described as having very small grains of sand in different layers, it would probably be this type of rock. A. Sedimentary B.Metamorphic C. Igneous
Sedimentary
200
Which part of a plant is most responsible for using energy from the Sun to produce food for the plant? A. flower B. leaf C. root D. stem
B. Leaf
200
Which of the following is an example of a form of energy? A. the air in a sealed jar B. the wire in a metal hanger C. the water in a small puddle D. the sound in a loud classroom
D. the sound in a loud classroom
300
A student hears the sound of a bell. How does the sound travel through the air? *think about what happens in the air/solid/liquid when sound passes through
It vibrates(moves) the molecules in the air; a sound wave pushing the molecules.
300
What is the term for when plants use the energy from the sun to make their own food? *think of a "flash of light"
Photosynthesis "Photo:flash"
300
The type of rock formed when hot lava cools. A. Sedimentary B.Metamorphic C. Igneous
C. Igneous
300
Judy observed a new moon in the sky on a Tuesday evening. She will need to wait this many days until she sees the next new moon. A. 7 days B. 28 days C. 15 days d. 365 days
28 Days
300
Which of the following statements best describes a complex machine? A. It is designed to move with a motor. B. It is constructed from machine-made parts. C. It is made of more than one simple machine. D. It is built from more than one type of material.
C. it is made of more than one simple machine
400
Term for when a liquid changes to a solid. A.Melting Point B. Freezing Point C. Evaporation D. Condensation
What is freezing?
400
Many bacteria are decomposers. What part do decomposers play in the food chain? *what is the purpose of decomposers
They return the nutrients back into the soil in order to help the plants grow
400
While hiking last year, Mike saw a large boulder next to a mountain trail. The boulder had no cracks. While hiking on the trail this year, he saw two large cracks in the boulder. Which of the following most likely caused these cracks to form? A. shaking from high winds B. pressure from flowing water C. erosion due to falling rain and snow D. weathering due to freezing and thawing
D. Weathering due to freezing and thawing
400
The reason why we have different seasons on Earth. The answer has two parts....
1. the earth orbits the sun 2. the earth's axis
400
Cameron is shopping for a new desk. He wants to make sure the desk will fit in the corner of his room. When Cameron shops for the new desk, which of the following will best help him make sure that the desk will fit? A. a picture showing the carpet in his room B. a diagram of the measurements of his room C. a drawing showing how to put a desk together D. a list of tools he needs to put the desk together
B. a diagram of the measurements of his room
500
Term for what happens when you put two like poles near one another. A. Repel B.Attract C. Spin D. Pull Away
A. Repel
500
Which of the following is a reason loggerhead turtles bury their eggs in holes that they dig on the beach? A. to keep the eggs covered with water B. to provide the eggs with nutrients C. to hide the eggs from predators D. to protect the eggs from sand
C. to hide the eggs from predators
500
A naturally occurring, nonliving solid that has a specific chemical makeup and a repeating crystal structure. An example is most gemstones & diamonds.
A Mineral
500
The Sun appears to move across the sky each day, rising in the east and setting in the west. What causes this apparent motion? A. the rotation of Earth on its axis B. the revolution of the Sun around Earth C. the Earth’s distance from the Sun D. the properties of Earth’s atmosphere
A. The rotation of Earth on its axis
500
Eastern meadowlarks are birds that use their beaks to grab and remove insects from holes in trees. Which of the following objects functions most like the meadowlark’s beak? A. Drinking straw B. Fork C. Scissors D. Tweezers
D. Tweezers
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