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100

Which statement best explains how a ramp makes it easier to move a heavy object over a certain distance? 

F. It decreases the amount of force by decreasing the distance. 

G. It decreases the amount of force by increasing the distance. 

H. It decreases the mass of the object. 

J. It increases the mass of the object.

G. It decreases the amount of force by increasing the distance.

100

What river was the major trade route through West Africa?

A. Nile

B. Niger

C. Congo

D. Zambezi

B. Niger

100

If x = 14, which equation is true? 

A. 3(20 - x) = 44 

B. 3(12 - x) = 6 

C. 2(x - 3) = 22 

D. 2x - 3 = 22

C. 2(x - 3) = 22

100

Which cell components are responsible for the inherited traits that a pea plant possesses? 

A. Chromosomes, mitochondria, vacuoles 

B. DNA, nucleus, chromosomes 

C. Genes, cytoplasm, cell membrane 

D. DNA, proteins, chloroplasts

B. DNA, nucleus, chromosomes

100

What is the solution set for this inequality? 

-8x + 40 > -16 

A. x > 7 

B. x < 7 

C. x > -3 

D. x < -3

B. x < 7

200

Many cellular functions can be compared with functions that occur in organisms. Which of the following is not a function that both the cell and the organism share? 

A. Stores waste material for removal 

B. Provides structure and support 

C. Learned behaviors that aide in survival 

D. Conversion of nutrients into usable energy

 C. Learned behaviors that aide in survival

200

What year did Columbus discovered America?

A.1496

B.1492

C.1598

B.

200

Which values from the set (-6, -4, -3, -1, 0, 2) satisfy this inequality? 

-1/2X+3>5

F. -4, -3, -1, 0, and 2 only 

G. -1, 0, and 2 only 

H. -6, -4, -3, and -1 only 

J. -6 and -4 only

J. -6 and -4 only

200

What is most likely to cause wilting in plants?

F. Long exposure to cold external temperatures 

G. Loss of water in cells throughout the plant 

H. Low nutrient concentration in the soil near the roots 

J. An increased amount of sunlight exposure

G. Loss of water in cells throughout the plant

200

A circle has a diameter of 7.6 feet. Which measurement is closest to the circumference of the circle in feet? 

A. 23.9 ft 

B. 45.3 ft 

C. 47.7 ft 

D. 11.9 ft

A. 23.9 ft

300

Which scenario is likely to result in the most diverse offspring? 

F. Asexual reproduction by budding 

G. Asexual reproduction by binary fission 

H. Sexual reproduction between two individuals in the same population 

J. Sexual reproduction between two individuals from different continents

J. Sexual reproduction between two individuals from different continents

300

A law that allowed the president to expel foreigners?

A. Census

B. Alien Act

C. Dred Scott

B. Alien Act

300

Tara has two bags of marbles. The first bag contains 6 red marbles, 5 blue marbles, and 4 green marbles. The second bag contains 3 red marbles, 2 blue marbles, and 4 green marbles. Tara will randomly select 1 marble from each bag. What is the probability that Tara will select a blue marble from each bag? 

A. 5/9 

B. 1/135 

C. 1/6 

D. 2/27

D. 2/27

300

Which of the following energy resources would be the most environmentally friendly way to supplement or add to the electrical power system? 

A. Solar panels on the roof 

B. Hydroelectric power from a school pond 

C. Nuclear power plant in the utility room 

D. Diesel powered generator outside the building

A. Solar panels on the roof

300

The price of a video game was reduced from $60 to $45. By what percentage was the price of the video game reduced? 

F. 15% 

G. 25% 

H. 75% 

J. 40%

G. 25%

400

The cell wall is most like which organ system?

F. Nervous 

G. Excretory 

H. Respiratory 

J. Integumentary

J. Integumentary

400

What was the trade route between China and Eastern Europe that Marco Polo traveled on called?

A. The Desert Road

B. The Spice Trail

C. The Eastern Path

D. The Silk Road

D. The Silk Road

400

Nicholas is buying shirts for his baseball team. He will pay $9.50 for each shirt plus a one-time fee of $22.50 for the design. Which equation can be used to find y, the total cost to buy x shirts?

 F. y = 9.5x + 22.5 

G. y = 22.5x + 9.5 

H. y = 9.5x - 22.5 

J. y = 22.5x - 9.5

F. y = 9.5x + 22.5

400

Heredity is defined as the passage of genetic instructions from one generation to the next. Which of the following is NOT an example of these genetic instructions in humans? 

A. Height 

B. Skin color 

C. Dimples 

D. Spoken language

D. Spoken language

400

Perry traveled at an average speed of 55 miles per hour for 3.5 hours and then traveled at an average speed of 60 miles per hour for 2.5 hours. What was the total distance in miles that Perry traveled during this time? 

A. 347.5 mi 

B. 330 mi 

C. 360 mi 

D. 342.5 mi

D. 342.5 mi

500

Living organisms are made up of cells. Cells are organized at different levels to form very complex living organisms like your body. Each level has a specific role or job to perform. Which of the following lists these levels in the correct order of organization from the simplest to the most complex? 

A. Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms 

B. Organisms, organ systems, organs, tissues, cells 

C. Tissues, cells, organs, organisms, organ systems 

D. Organs, organ systems, organisms, cells, tissues

A. Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms 

500

 The Eastern Roman Empire is also known as the

A. Holy Roman Empire

B. Byzantine Empire

C. Ottoman Empire

D. Mongol Empire

B. Byzantine Empire

500

Justin has 50 pictures in an album. Of these pictures, 30 show his friends, 12 show his family, and 8 show only Justin. Justin is in 1 2 of the pictures that show his friends and 1 2 of the pictures that show his family. Based on this information, which statement is true? 

A. The probability of randomly selecting a picture that shows Justin with his friends is greater than the probability of randomly selecting a picture that shows Justin with his family. 

B. The probability of randomly selecting a picture that shows Justin is 8%. 

C. The probability of randomly selecting a picture that shows Justin with his family is 5 times the probability of randomly selecting a picture that shows only his friends. 

D. The probability of randomly selecting a picture that does not show Justin is 21%.

A. The probability of randomly selecting a picture that shows Justin with his friends is greater than the probability of randomly selecting a picture that shows Justin with his family.

500

A pitcher throws a ball toward a player holding a softball bat. The player uses the bat to hit the ball. The bat applies a 10-newton force to the ball. Which statement correctly describes the reaction force between the bat and ball? 

F. The reaction force is the force that causes the ball to move toward the bat. 

G. The reaction force is the force applied to the bat by the player holding the bat. 

H. The reaction force is the force that pulls the ball toward the ground. 

J. The reaction force is the force of the ball on the bat.

J. The reaction force is the force of the ball on the bat. 

500

Stephanie has 3 3/4 bags of soil to put in her garden. Each bag of soil will cover 125.3 ft2. How many square feet will Stephanie be able to cover if she uses all these bags of soil? 

A. 469.875 ft2 

B. 375.225 ft2 

C. 407.225 ft2 

D. 418.502 ft2

A. 469.875 ft2