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100
Which of the following tools would give the most precise measurement of 15 milliliters of water? A.a 50 mL beaker B.a 50 mL graduated cylinder C.a 500 mL beaker D.a 500 mL graduated cylinder
B.a 50 mL graduated cylinder
100
Which of the following keeps the planets in our solar system in orbit around the Sun? A.atmospheric pressure B.gravitational force C.electromagnetic energy D.thermal energy
B.gravitational force
100
Which of the following observations best supports the conclusion that two animal species evolved from a common ancestor in recent geological history? A.The species are both herbivores. B.The species have similar bone structure. C.The species live in the same environment. D.The species both obtain oxygen from the air.
B.The species have similar bone structure.
100
Which of the following tools is most useful for tightening a small mechanical fastener? A.chisel B.pliers C.sander D.saw
B.pliers
100
Laura adds 50 mL of boiling water to 100 mL of ice water. If the 150 mL of water is then put into a freezer, at what temperature will the water freeze? A.0°C B.15°C C.37°C D.50°C
A.0°C
200
Which of the following do water (H2O), rust (Fe2O3), and salt (NaCl) have in common? A.Water, rust, and salt are atoms. B.Water, rust, and salt are mixtures. C.Water, rust, and salt are elements. D.Water, rust, and salt are compounds.
D.Water, rust, and salt are compounds.
200
The ocean water near the equator absorbs more heat throughout the year than ocean water near the North Pole. Which of the following best explains this difference? A.The equator is closer to the Sun. B.The equator has higher sea levels. C.The equator receives more direct sunlight. D.The equator rotates more quickly on Earth's axis.
C.The equator receives more direct sunlight.
200
Which of the following has changed over the last 200 years primarily due to human activity? A.Earth’s magnetic field B.the frequency of earthquakes C.Earth’s tectonic plate activity D.the composition of the atmosphere
D.the composition of the atmosphere
200
Which of the following best describes an advantage of using a mass production manufacturing system instead of a custom manufacturing system? A.Customers can provide specific feedback to workers. B.Workers become skilled in all aspects of assembly. C.Goods can be easily modified for customers. D.Products can be made at a lower cost.
D.Products can be made at a lower cost.
200
Which of the following most likely causes Earth’s inner core to be a solid? A.The pressure at the core is very high. B.The metals in the core are very heavy. C.The temperature of the core is very low. D.The chemicals in the core are very reactive.
A.The pressure at the core is very high.
300
A cold can of juice is removed from the refrigerator and is placed outdoors on a warm day. After several minutes, moisture appears on the outside of the cold can. Which of the following statements best explains why the moisture appears? A.The warm air absorbs cold from the can and changes to a liquid. B.Water vapor in the air condenses into a liquid on the cold can. C.The warm air causes heat to flow out of the can and condense in the air. D. Water vapor in the air absorbs heat from the can and changes to a liquid.
B.Water vapor in the air condenses into a liquid on the cold can.
300
A layer of solid brittle rock comprises the outer 100 kilometers of Earth. This layer, which contains both the crust and the upper mantle, is called the A.core. B.sediment. C.lithosphere. D.hemisphere.
C.lithosphere.
300
Which of the following parts of a plant cell has a function that is most similar to the function of an animal skeleton? A. Cell membrane B. Cell wall C. Chloroplast D. Nucelus
B. Cell wall
300
A scientist wants to collect several bird eggs on an island. She needs a case that will protect the eggs she collects. Which of the following cases would best protect the eggs? A.a hard metal case with flexible foam lining B.a flexible metal case with smooth plastic lining C.a strong wooden case with lightweight plastic lining D.a lightweight wooden case with strong aluminum lining
A.a hard metal case with flexible foam lining
300
Which of the following processes usually takes the longest amount of time? A.Hot lava cools and forms new rock. B.Water vapor condenses to form a cloud. C.A seismic wave travels through the mantle. D.An ocean basin forms between two continents.
D.An ocean basin forms between two continents.
400
When a person’s sweat evaporates, the person feels cooler. Which of the following statements best describes why sweating helps the person feel cool? A.Heat is absorbed by sweat when it evaporates. B.Heat is absorbed by the body when sweat evaporates. C.The temperature of the water in sweat goes down when it evaporates. D.The temperature of the water in the body goes up when sweat evaporates.
A.Heat is absorbed by sweat when it evaporates.
400
What is the primary energy source that drives all weather events, including precipitation, hurricanes, and tornados? A.the Sun B.the Moon C.Earth’s gravity D.Earth’s rotation
A.the Sun
400
A student prepared the following list of characteristics about a cellular organelle. present in animal cells present in plant cells helps make energy available to the cell Which of the following cellular structures is the student describing? A.cell wall B.chloroplast C.mitochondrion D.nucleus
C.mitochondrion
400
Ann makes hats for people. She has each person select the fabric and a hat style before she makes the hat to fit the person’s head size. Which type of manufacturing system is Ann most likely using to make hats? A.mass production B.custom production C.automated production D.assembly line production
B.custom production
400
Heat energy from the Sun is transferred to Earth primarily by which of the following processes? A.conduction B.convection C.evaporation D.radiation
D.radiation
500
Which of the following units best represents the density of an object? A.kg B.hr C.m/s2 D. g/cm3
D. g/cm3
500
Heat from deep in Earth's interior is transferred to its crust by which of the following? A.conduction in the ocean B.convection in the mantle C.radiation from the solid core D.evaporation at mid-ocean ridges
B.convection in the mantle
500
Most of the bacteria in a forest ecosystem are best classified as which of the following types of organisms? A.consumers B.decomposers C.predators D.producers
B.decomposers
500
Leather basketballs are made for indoor use on smooth surfaces. Rubber basketballs are made for use on many different surfaces. Which of the following properties of rubber makes it better than leather for use on many different surfaces? A.Rubber is durable. B.Rubber is lightweight. C.Rubber is dark in color. D.Rubber is quickly produced.
A.Rubber is durable.
500
Which of the following body systems is responsible for turning food into energy? A. Immune B. Digestive C. Nervous D. Circulatory
B. Digestive