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1) Which of these human activities most relies on high- quality soil? A Hiking B Hunting C Coal mining D Growing crops
What is growing crops
100
The distance between Richmond and Norfolk is best measured in — A kilometers B meters C centimeters D millimeters
What is kilometers
100
Which of these transmits sound the fastest? F Water in a pool G A metal rod H Air in a balloon J Empty space
What is a metal rod
100
Earth is composed of four layers. Many scientists believe that as Earth cooled, the denser materials sank to the center and the less dense materials rose to the top. The least dense layer is the — F crust G mantle H outer core J inner core
What is the crust
100
Photosynthesis occurs in which of these organisms? F Sunflower plant G Mushroom H Sunfish J Luna moth
What is a sunflower plant
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10) Which of these objects in the solar system has been visited by people from Earth? F Moon G Sun H Mars J Asteroid
What is the moon
200
Which tools are best used to determine the speed of a turtle as it walks along a path? F Meter stick and graduated cylinder G Stopwatch and meter stick H Balance and metric ruler J Balance and stopwatch
What is a stopwatch and meter stick
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Which explains why a fork in a cup of water looks different under water? A Light is refracted at an angle. B The wavelength of light lengthens. C Light cannot pass through the glass. D The amount of light increases when going through water.
What is light is refracted at an agle
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Which geographic region of Virginia has the least impact on the water quality of Chesapeake Bay? F Coastal Plain G Piedmont H Blue Ridge Mountains J Appalachian Plateau
What is Appalachian Plateau
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Which structure does a plant cell have that an animal cell does not have? A Vacuole B Cytoplasm C Cell membrane D Cell wall
What is cell wall
300
Which do meteorologists use to measure the amount of precipitation that falls during a storm? A Anemometer B Barometer C Rain gauge D Weather vane
What is a rain gauge
300
Which item is designed to change electrical energy into heat energy? A Alarm clock B Hand dryer C Fan D Telephone
What is a hand dryer
300
Moss is best classified as — F a type of mold G an evergreen plant H a species of fungus J a nonvascular plant
What is a nonvascular plant
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Which of these is a way the people of Virginia can help restore a natural ecosystem? F Burn their trash G Plant native plants H Feed leftover meals to deer J Drain automobile oil into the grass
What is plant native plants
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Which of these animals is least likely a member of the pond community? a) crayfish b) alligator c) carp d) shark
What is shark
400
A coral reef is — A a rock B an ecosystem C an ocean current D an underwater cave
What is an ecosystem
400
Roger Bacon is credited for developing the magnifying glass. His understanding of which of these was most useful for this development? A Light B Sound C Gravity D Electricity
What is light
400
Which of these takes about one year to complete? F Earth to orbit the Sun G The Sun to orbit Earth H Earth to rotate on its axis J The Moon to orbit Earth
What is the Earth to orbit the Sun
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Students planted bean seeds in the same kind of soil in separate cups. The cups were put next to each other on a sunny windowsill. Cup 1 was given 10 mL of water every other day. Cup 2 was given no water. Which of these is the independent (manipulated) variable in the experiment? A The type of soil B The type of seed C The amount of water D The amount of sunlight
What is the amount of water
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Which of these makes a sound with the slowest vibration? a) drum b) whistle c) flute d) harmonica
What is a drum
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Which of these is the most responsible for the changes of the seasons on Earth? A Position of the Moon B Tilt of Earth on its axis C Temperature of the Sun D Distance to Mars
What is the tilt of the Earth on its axis
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Bits of paper are attracted to the surface of this balloon. What attracts the paper pieces to the balloon? F Friction G Magnetism H Potential energy J Static electricity
What is static electricity
500
Which best describes the part of the ocean called the continental shelf? F A flat underwater valley G A region of mountains in the deep ocean H A shallow area of sediment near the shore J A region with a higher water pressure
What is a shallow area of sediment near the shore
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In a flower, what most likely happens when pollen from the stamen gets into the ovary? F The plant dies. G A seed develops. H The flower closes. J The sepals fall off.
What is a seed develops
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For the native birds and mammals of Virginia to survive, plant life must be conserved. What do plants provide directly to all animals? A Oxygen B Minerals C Light D Hydrogen
What is oxygen