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-Complete Metamorphosis?
A. egg, larva, pupa, adult B. adult, tadpole, seedling C. seed, seedling, flower D. baby, toddler, adolescent
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
This force keep the planets, including Earth, orbiting around the Sun. What is this force called?
Gravity
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
Earth takes about 24 hours to spin once on its axis, causing day and night. What is the word for this spinning motion?
Rotation
When you are trying to slide a heavy box across the floor and it's hard to move, the MAIN reason it's difficult is because of what force?
Friction
This part of the plant is responsible for reproduction.
A. Leaf B. Roots
C. Flower Stem
C. Flower
Why do scientists repeat an experimental investigation many times?
To make sure the results are accurate and reliable
There are three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Which type of rock forms when melted rock (magma) cools and hardens?
A. Sedimentary B. Igneous
C. Metamorphic D. Fossilized
B. Igneous
After a Full Moon, this phase comes next as the Moon starts to appear smaller in the sky.
A. New Moon B. Crescent
C. Full Full Moon D. Last quarter (3rd quarter)
D. Last quarter
What energy transformation occurs when you plug a lamp into an outlet?
A. Heat to Light B. Light to Heat C. Electric to Light to Heat D. Electric to Heat
C. Electric to Light to Heat
This organ helps clean your blood by removing waste and turning it into urine.
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
Plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide in a process called what?
Photosynthesis