Nature of Science
What does a Scientist do before they start an Investigation?
A. Form a hypothesis B. Collect Data C. Ask a Question D. State a Conclusion
C. Ask a Question
The Mohs test is used to describe what property of minerals?
A. color B. hardness C. luster D. texture
B. hardness
A group of stars, gas, and dust is called a________
A. Galaxy B.Planet C. Solar System D. Universe
A. Galaxy
Is crumpling a piece of aluminum foil an example of a physical change or chemical change?
Physical Change
What are the stages of the life cycle of a butterfly?
A. egg, larva, pupa, adult B. adult, tadpole, seedling C. seed, seedling, flower D. baby, toddler, adolecscent
A. egg, larva, pupa, adult
Two sea shells were found on the beach. They appear to be almost the same size, but they have different shapes. How could she determine if their volume is the same.
Drop each one in a beaker of water to see which raises the water level the most
Which of the following NONrenewable resources is found in the state of Florida?
A. water B. solar energy C. oil D. limestone
D. limestone
A small chunk of rock passing through Earths atmosphere is called a _________
A. Asteroid B. Comet C. Meteoroid
C. Meteoroid
Which of these materials is Not a good conductor of electricity?
A. Nail B. Copper C. Aluminum D. Rubber
D. Rubber
Flowering plants and Non-flowering plants both make seeds. True or False
True
A snails response to stimuli is being investigated. The following substances are on a paper towel: Syrup, lemon juice, vinegar, and water. The snail is put in the center of the paper towel to see how it would respond. How could you use observations to draw a conclusion?
Watch the snail to see which substance it goes to
Which sentence states a difference between weathering and erosion?
A. Erosion moves rock, weathering breaks it down B. Weathering moves rocks, erosion breaks it down. C. Erosion breaks down rocks but doesn't move them. D. Weathering moves rocks without breaking them down.
A. Erosion moves rock, weathering breaks it down
Which characteristic below is true for all the outer planets, but not the inner planets?
A. Have moons B. are gas giants C. no atmosphere D. have a rocky surface
C. no atmosphere
Which surface will friction be the greatest when a block of wood slides across it?
A. Ice B. Sandpaper C.Glass D. Carpet
B. Sandpaper
Human organs sometimes have similar functions to plant structures. Which plant structure is most similar in function to a human skeleton?
A. Leaf B. Root C. Stem D. Flower
C. stem
What of the following is part of an investigation instead of an experiment?
A. Not collecting and recording data B. Conducting a controlled test C. Showing the information in a graph D. Conducting at least three trials
A. Not collecting and recording data
Identify the missing component of the rock cycle that forms sedimentary rocks: weathering, __________, deposition, sediments, compaction.
A. crystalization B. consolidation C. transportation D. melting
C. transportation
The first quarter happens on May 1. What moon phase will happen on May 10th?
A. New Moon B. last quarter C. Waning gibbous D. full Moon
D. full Moon
What energy transformation occurs when you plug a lamp into a socket?
A. Heat to Light B. Light to Heat C. Electric to Light to Heat D. Electric to Heat
C. Electric to Light to Heat
Which human organ plays the greatest role in helping you to breathe?
A. small intestine B. Large intestine C. Lungs D.Eyes
C. Lungs
Regina is writing a lab report about a class field study on wetland animals. Preston is writing a lab report about a class experiment on how sunlight affects the evaporation of water. Which of the following should NOT be included in either student's lab report?
F. data G. measurements H. observations I. opinions
I. opinions
What type of cloud is most associated with Thunderstorms?
A. Cirrus B. Cumulonimbus C. Cumulus D. Stratus
B. Cumulonimbus
What do all planets have in common?
A. They are all made of rock and ice. B.They all have rings or moons as satellites. C. They are all nearly round and orbit the sun. D. They all rotate on an axis and orbit the Earth.
C. They are all nearly round and orbit the sun.
A roller coaster moving swiftly around a loop is an example of what type of energy?
A. Physical B. Chemical C. Potential D. Mechanical
D. Mechanical
In the life cycle of a plant the first step is seed germination. During the second step, the plant grows. What occurs in the next step of the life cycle of a plant?
A. Death B. Flowers Grow C. Leaves turn brown D. The fruit releases seeds
B. Flowers Grow