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CHALLENGE
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View MINERAL IDENTIFICATION TABLE A student had a mineral sample that was gray in color and had a harness of 6. The mineral made a white streak when scraped on a ceramic plate. According to the table, the mineral sample was most likely a. hematite b. magnetite c. garnet d. feldspar
d. feldspar
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Scientists have monitored the amount of acid rainfall in Frederick County, Maryland, since 1982. Humans in Frederick County are affected by acid rain because acid rain alters a. wind patterns b. air temperatures c. the quality of water d. the amount of precipitation
c. the quality of water What did Dylan's dad tell us about acid rain in Garrett County? Why does GC have a lot of acid rain?
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Which statement explains the cause of an Earth solar year? a. Earth rotates around the sun. b. Earth revolves around the sun. c. The sun rotates around Earth. d. The sun revolves around Earth.
b. Earth revolves around the sun.
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The mountain chorus frog is an endangered species in Maryland. In additions to the loss of habitat, what most likely caused this frog population to decline? a. an increase in a food source b. more frog breeding grounds c. native wetlands preservation d. poisons dissolved in the water
d. poisons dissolved in the water Does the habitat of the mountain chorus frog include Garrett County? If so what can we do to help? View MOUNTAIN CHORUS FROG
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View PLANTS 1 & 2 The plant best adapted to survive in a desert climate is a. Plant 2, because the spines attract insects b. Plant 1, because the leaves provide shade for the roots c. Plant 1, because the leaves are far away from the hot soil d. Plant 2, because the spines allow less water to evaporate
d. Plant 2, because the spines allow less water to evaporate
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View FORMS OF CARBON Which set of physical properties best describes a diamond? a. flexible, soft b. strong, not flexible c. strong, attracted by a magnet d. flexible, not attracted by a magnet
b. strong, not flexible
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A hydrologist studies the location, movement, and quality of water. A hydrologist recognizes the importance that water exists as a. a solid, a liquid, and a gas (vapor) b. a solid and a liquid c. a solid and a gas (vapor) d. a solid only
a. a solid, a liquid, and a gas (vapor)
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A student prepared a presentation to show how water changes the surface of Earth. Which presentation would best demonstrate how water changes the surface of Earth? a. a diagram of a river food web b. a graph of the amount of rainfall on a lake c. a picture of fog covering a mountain valley d. a model of a stream flowing down a hillside Wind changes the surface of Earth. Which of these land formations is a result of transportation and deposition by wind? a. a delta b. a glacier c. a sand dune d. a mountain peak
d. a model of a stream flowing down a hillside c. a sand dune
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View MULTICELLULAR ORGANISMS What is the most likely reason cells in organisms have different shapes? a. to work at similar rates b. to perform similar roles c. to work at different rates d. to perform different roles
d. to perform different roles
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A student filled three beakers, each with 50 milliliters of liquid water. The student cooled Beaker 1 to form ice. The student heated Beaker 2 to form water vapor (gas). Beaker 3 remained at room temperature. What process takes place when liquid water changes to a vapor (gas)? a. Condensation b. Evaporation c. Freezing d. Melting The student removed Beaker 1 from the freezer the next day. When the student turned the beaker over, a block of ice fell out and broke into small pieces. Which statement describes the relationship between the mass of the block of ice and the mass of the small pieces of ice? a. The mass of the block of ice was slightly greater because some of the small pieces melted. b. The mass of the block of ice was less than the total mass of the smaller pieces of ice. c. The mass of the block of ice was equal to the total mass of the smaller pieces of ice. d. The mass of the block of ice was greater than the total mass of the smaller pieces of ice.
b. Evaporation (steam) c. The mass of the block of ice was equal to the total mass of the smaller pieces of ice.
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View COAL TABLE and FORMS OF CARBON Which type of coal is the strongest? a. anthracite b. bituminous c. lignite d. subbituminous
a. anthracite
300
Animal wastes contain bacteria that make organisms sick. These wastes are often washed into water supplies by storms. How might a pet owner prevent these bacteria from polluting water supplies? a. Brush the pet daily to remove bacteria. b. Feed pets food that produces less waste. c. Bag the pet waste and throw it in the trash. d. Wash the pet with shampoo to kill the bacteria. Name one type of pet this would be possible to do with?
c. Bag the pet waste and throw it in the trash. Do you think Mrs. Deal and husband should do this with her cows? :) Why not?
300
View THE WATER CYCLE Which area on the diagram illustrates precipitation?
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View OBSERVATIONS OF EUGLENA What is the primary source of energy used by Euglena in Sample 2? a. food b. oxygen c. sunlight d. water Which statement best compares the needs of the single-celled Euglena to the needs of multicellular organisms? a. Both Euglena and multicellular organisms need energy to survive. b. Neither Euglena nor multicellular organisms need energy to survive. c. Euglena need energy to survive, but multicellular organisms do not need energy to survive. d. Euglena do not need energy to survive, but multicellular organisms do need energy to survive. Which tool did the student most likely use to observe the Euglena? a. googles b. hand lens c. telescope d. microscope
c. sunlight a. Both Euglena and multicellular organisms need energy to survive. d. microscope
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View AVERAGE PRECIPITATION TABLE Compare the data to identify which location receives the greatest amount of precipitation. In your comparison, be sure to include an analysis of the data and any units of measurement.
Jan. and Jul. - Balt. < Va. Beach May and Nov. - Va. Beach < Balt. Total Precipitation: Virginia Beach, VA - 39.1 CM Baltimore, MD - 38.3 CM MD < VA
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View THE ROCK CYCLE Complete the rock cycle.
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/rock.html
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View NATURAL RESOURCES OF MARYLAND What is a harmful result of burning coal? a. air pollution b. soil erosion c. evaporation d. condensation Trees and bushes are renewable natural resources. What is a positive result of planting trees and bushes along streams and rivers? a. Trees and bushes increase fish habitats. b. Trees and bushes reduce erosion of soil. c. Trees and bushes increase water temperatures. d. Trees and bushes reduce the population of rodents.
a. air pollution What did Dylan's dad teach us about burning coal and rain? b. Trees and bushes reduce erosion of soil. How?
400
View THE SUN, SOME PLANETS, AND A MOON The closest star to Earth is a. Mercury b. The moon c. The sun d. Venus
c. The sun
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View FOOD CHAIN Place the organisms in the most likely sequence of a food chain.
Bald Eagle -> Large Fish -> Small Fish -> Algae
400
View CAR DISTANCE DIAGRAM and BAR GRAPH Construct a bar graph that shows the distance traveled by each car. (Use pre-made bar graph to display answer)
Car 1: 0~42.5 Car 2: 0~48 Car 3: 0~53
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View ROCK AND MINERAL PROPERTIES Two groups of students tested the same mineral sample. One group identified the mineral as calcite. The other group identified the mineral as topaz. Which test would best identify the sample? a. color b. luster c. hardness d. streak One of the samples the students tested was pink, was nonmetallic, and a hardness of 4, and produced a white streak. The sample was most likely a. bauxite b. calcite c. talc d. zorite Rocks made of many minerals have a. a certain color and luster b. a certain size and shape c. various physical properties d. only one physical property
c. harness d. zorite c. various physical properties
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DAILY DOUBLE!!! (double time/double points) View VERTICAL FARMING IN THE BIG APPLE Which material used in vertical farm is made from a renewable natural resource? a. copper wire b. steel beams c. fertilized soil d. plastic pipes A benefit of allowing farmland to be returned to natural forest would most likely be a. more soil for crops b. fewer native plants c. decreased timber for building d. increased habitats for wildlife Identify one way humans could use renewable natural resources to grow crops in vertical farms. Be sure to include the natural resource used.
c. fertilized soil d. increased habitats for wildlife How can this relate to environmental literacy? The upcoming expedition?
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View EARTH AND THE MOON Which of these four cities will receive sunlight first each day? a. San Francisco b. Phoenix c. Chicago d. Baltimore One rotation of Earth on its axis takes a. 1 day b. 1 week c. 1 month d. 1 year
d. Baltimore a. 1 day
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View RUSTY CRAYFISH Which statement is best supported by evidence from the passage? a. Rusty crayfish consume native crayfish. b. Rusty crayfish are larger than native crayfish. c. Native crayfish lay more eggs than rusty crayfish. d. Native crayfish are less aggressive than rusty crayfish. What role does the rusty crayfish have in a food web? a. consumer b. decomposer c. producer d. scavenger Which tool would best help people notice the difference in physical features between a rusty crayfish and a native crayfish? a. a balance b. a hand lens c. a thermometer d. a graduated cylinder
d. Native crayfish are less aggressive than rusty crayfish. a. consumer b. a hand lense
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DAILY DOUBLE!!! (double time/double points) View ELECTRICITY KIT Using 2 wires, 1 battery, 1 lightbulb, and 1 base for a light bulb, design a circuit that will cause the light bulb to produce light. Can you identify the type of circuit? A student purchased a science kit that contained these materials and 2 bar magnets, iron filings, and 2 electronic clips. The student tested the different types of wires to determine which type of wire made the light bulb glow the brightest. What property of the wires was the student investigating? a. strength b. flexibility c. ability to conduct electricity d. ability to be attracted by a magnet
Wire coming from + and - on battery to lightbulb stand. Closed Circuit (continuous loop) c. ability to conduct electricity
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