Earth/ Space Science
Inquiry
Life Science
Physical Science
Miscellanous
100
How often can a full moon be seen? A. once each year B. once each season of the year C. about once each month D. about once each week
C. about once each month
100
A scientist has developed a material that conducts electricity with less heat loss than copper wiring. Information about this recent discovery would MOST LIKELY be found A. in an encyclopedia. B. on a home-repair television show. C. in a science textbook. D. in a science reference magazine.
D. in a science reference magazine.
100
Coastlines are polluted MAINLY through A. wave action at the coasts. B. overpopulation at the coasts. C. beach erosion at the coasts. D. excessive rainfall at the coasts.
B. overpopulation at the coasts.
100
Sound can travel fastest through A. air. B. metal. C. water. D. outer space.
B. metal.
100
Plants make their own food. When used this way, the word "food" means something that A. usually tastes good. B. contains stored energy. C. needs sunlight and carbon dioxide. D. is eaten only by animals.
B. contains stored energy.
200
The center of our solar system is A. Earth. B. the Milky Way. C. the Sun. D. the Moon
C. the Sun.
200
Which affects the direction a compass needle is pointing? A. the direction the person holding the compass is facing B. the direction of Earth's magnetic field C. the direction the person holding the compass wants to go D. the direction the wind is blowing
B. the direction of Earth's magnetic field
200
Crickets eat grass, and birds eat crickets. Which shows the food chain? A. grass crickets birds B. crickets grass birds C. grass birds crickets D. crickets birds grass
A. grass crickets birds
200
Which sound has a pitch that is MOST DIFFERENT from the other three sounds? A. fire alarm B. train whistle C. bouncing ball D. smoke detector
C. bouncing ball
200
When light hits a dark object, most of the light is A. absorbed. B. reflected. C. diffused. D. refracted.
A. absorbed.
300
. There are always 24 hours in each day. Why is this true? A. Earth always spins at the same speed. B. The Sun is at the center of the solar system. C. The Moon always has the same side facing Earth. D. Earth goes around the Sun.
A. Earth always spins at the same speed.
300
The plastic coating around an electric cord is used to A. help the electricity move through the wires. B. stop the electricity from shocking you. C. cover the wires so the cord looks pretty. D. use less wire so the cord costs less.
B. stop the electricity from shocking you.
300
People are developing electric cars that would replace gasoline-burning cars. One major advantage of the electric car is that it A. accelerates faster. B. causes less pollution. C. gives a smoother ride. D. needs no battery.
B. causes less pollution
300
Kim is outdoors when an electrical storm begins. Where should Kim go to be safe during the storm? A. into a lake B. into the house C. under a tree D. on a lawn
B. into the house
300
A scientist has developed a material that conducts electricity with less heat loss than copper wiring. Information about this recent discovery would MOST LIKELY be found A. in an encyclopedia. B. on a home-repair television show. C. in a science textbook. D. in a science reference magazine
D. in a science reference magazine
400
What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun? A. distance B. gravity C. shape D. light
B. gravity
400
Wind speed can be measured using A. an anemometer. B. a thermometer. C. a barometer. D. a spectrometer.
A. an anemometer.
400
Which of the following CANNOT be recycled after it is used? A. newspaper B. gasoline C. glass bottle D. aluminum can
B. gasoline
400
Which material conducts electricity? A. piece of glass B. cotton T-shirt C. rubber ball D. copper coin
D. copper coin
400
The percent of children suffering from asthma and other lung diseases in large industrial cities is usually greater than in rural areas. What is one possible reason for this? A. water pollution B. too much walking C. too little green space D. air pollution
D. air pollution
500
Twenty-four hours is the time it takes for one rotation of A. the Sun on its axis. B. Earth on its axis. C. the Moon on its axis. D. the solar system.
B. Earth on its axis.
500
A producer is a living thing that makes its own food from sunlight. Which of the following is a producer? A. human B. bee C. cow D. corn plant
D. corn plant
500
Richard has to decide on which side of the barn he will plant his tomatoes. Answering which question will help him the MOST? A. What insects eat tomatoes? B. How much sunlight do tomato plants need? C. How much rainfall is expected? D. How much space is needed between rows of tomatoes?
B. How much sunlight do tomato plants need?
500
At which time of day would a person's shadow cast by the Sun be the shortest? A. early morning B. noon C. mid-afternoon D. night
B. noon
500
The role of the producer in any community is to A. produce space. B. produce nutrients. C. produce carbon dioxide. D. produce food.
D. produce food.
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