Statewide Science Assessment 2

Nature of Science

The Universe

Elements, Compounds, & Mixture

Living Systems

Physical Science

Cells & Organelles

Earth Science

100

"If you get at least 6 hours of sleep, then you will do better on tests than if you get less sleep"

This is an example of:

A. Hypothesis

B. Conclusion

C. Procedures

D. Materials

A. Hypothesis

100

The points labeled below represent the size of Earth, The Milky Way, The Moon, and the Sun. The approximate size of the solar system is labeled.

Which point would best represent the size of the Sun?

100

Which physical property did Max most likely use to sort these cubes into 2 groups?

A. Density

B. Magnetism

C. Melting Point

D. Electrical Conductivity

100

A diagram of the carbon cycle is shown below. Each arrow represents a process in the cycle. Which of the following best describes the process that occurs at X?

A. Bacteria break down molecules into carbon-based soil.

B. Animals release oxygen.

C. Animals release carbon dioxide.

D. Bacteria combine with nutrients to produce glucose.

A. Bacteria break down molecules into carbon based soil.

100

What property of the magnifying lens is most responsible for allowing it to magnify a penny?

A. reflection of light

B. refraction of light

C. it increases the intensity of light

D. It can increase the wavelength of light

B. Refraction of light

100

A picture of which of the following structures belongs in the box?

A. Cell

B. Organ

C. Organelle

D. Tissue

100

Deforestation occurs when large areas of trees are cut down. Which of the following impacts on the environment would result from deforestation?

A. increased erosion

B. colder temperatures

C. decreased carbon dioxide

D. greater oxygen production

A. Increased erosion

200

Which statement best summarizes the development of the atomic theory over time?

A. The discovery of new evidence changed the theory over time.

B. Atomic models proved the theory was true.

C. The atomic theory was modified every time a new element was found.

D. Changes in atomic models showed that it was based on opinion.

A. The discovery of new evidence changed the theory over time.

200

One physical property of a star is apparent magnitude. Which of the following is used in determining the apparent magnitude of a star?

A. The constellation of the star

B. The distance the star is from Earth.

C. The number of times the star rotates.

D. The number of prominences the star makes.

B. The distance the star is from Earth.

200

Lithium, Sodium, and Potassium are all in the same column on the Periodic Table. Why are these elements in the same column on the periodic table?

A. They have the same properties

B. They have atoms of the same size.

C. They have the same number of protons

D. They have the same number of neutrons

A. They have the same properties

200

In order to maintain homeostasis, the systems of the human body work together to keep a constant internal temperature. Which best describes how it responds in a cold environment?

A. The digestive system produces hormones to warm the body.

B. The nervous system signals the muscles to shiver to generate heat.
C. The circulatory system delivers less CO2 to the muscular system.
D. The skeletal system produces more blood cells.

B. The nervous system signals the muscles to shiver to generate heat.

200

Mrs. Aldaco added a room temperature Copper cube and an Aluminum cube that she just removed from the freezer to a beaker of boiling water.

She left the cubes in water for 3 hours. Which of the following describes a heat flow that took place during those 3 hours.

A. from the aluminum to the beaker

B. from the copper cube to the boiling water

C. from the aluminum cube to the copper cube

D. from the boiling water to the aluminum cube

D. from the water to the cube

200

Plant cells are different from animal cells. The diagram below identifies four different structures in a plant cell.

Compared to the structures in an animal cell, which of the following structures is found ONLY in a plant cell?

A. Mitochondrion

B. Cell Wall

C. Cytoplasm

D. Nucleus

B. Cell Wall

200

The oldest rock formation identified on Earth is found on the shore of the Hudson Bay. This rock formed 4.28 billion years ago. Which information does a scientist need to most accurately determine the age of a rock?

A. the % of each mineral in the rock.

B. the thickness of the layers around it.

C. the amount of each radioactive element in the rock.

D. the amount of weathering present on the surface.

C. The amount of each radioactive element in the rock.

300

The statement is an example of repetition?

A. Pour 50 mL of water down 4 inclined surfaces.

B. Roll a marble down the ramp from 10 cm, 20 cm, and 30 cm.

C. Take the mass of 5 rocks separately, then determine the average mass.

D. Conduct 4 trials of counting the bubbles produced by a water plant for 1 min each.

300

The surface of Mercury has many more craters than the surface of Earth. Which of the following statements best explains why Mercury has many more craters than Earth?

A. Mercury rotates faster than Earth.

B. Mercury has a smaller mass than Earth.

C. Mercury is much closer to the sun than Earth.

D. Mercury has a thinner atmosphere than Earth.

D. Mercury has a thinner atmosphere.

300

When a candle is lit, the wick burns, the wax melts, the candle changes shape, and the air around the candle heats up. Which is an example of chemical change?

A. the wick burning

B. The wax melting

C. The candle changing shape

D. The air heating up

A. The wick burning

300

Mushrooms, bread molds, and yeasts are classified together in the fungi kingdom. Specific characteristics are used to classify these organisms. Which of the following is a characteristic used to classify these organisms as fungi?

A. they are parasites

B. they are unicellular

C. They are prokaryotes

D. They are heterotrophs

300

Luis rubbed a balloon on his hair and held the balloon next to the wall. He observed the balloon stick to the wall. What is responsible for this occurrence?

A. gravity

B. friction

C. electric force

D. magnetic force

C. electric force

300

This organelle determines what can go in and out of a cell.

A. Vacuoles

B. Chloroplasts

C. Cell Membrane

D. Mitochondria

C. Cell Membrane

300

Interactions between layers of Earth cause convection currents to move crustal plates. In which layer of Earth are the convection currents that result in plate movement?

Layer 2

400

Which of the following describes a limitation of the drawing but not the clay model?

A. It does not show the main parts of a cell.

B. It does not contain the correct number of nuclei.

C. It cannot represent a living cell since cells are 3D

D. It cannot represent a living cell, since the cytoplasm should be in constant motion.

C. It cannot represent a living cell since cells are 3D

400

The water level at the beach changes during the day. What causes the different water levels?

A. Earth's revolution.

B. The Moon's rotation.

C. Earth's magnetic field

D. The Moon's gravitational pull.

D. The Moon's gravitational pull

400

How can we separate a mixture of Sugar, Water, and Sand?

A. Use a filter to remove the sand, then use a magnet to remove the sugar.

B. Use a magnet to remove the sand, use a filter to remove the sugar.

C. Use a filter to remove the sand. Use evaporation to separate the water from the sugar.

D. Use a magnet to remove the water, use evaporation to melt the sugar.

C. Use a filter to remove the sand. Use evaporation to separate the water from the sugar.

400

A certain reptile species is a herbivore and exists on an isolated island. Which of the following would most likely result in the extinction of the reptile species over 20,000 years?

A. The species produces offspring with many unique traits and the food remains constant.

B. The species produces few offspring with unique traits and the food remains constant.

C. The species produces few offspring with no unique traits and the food changes quickly

D. The species produces many offspring with some unique traits, the food changes slowly.

C. the species produces few offspring with unique traits and the food changes quickly.

400

Which of the following conditions would cause the model airplane to descend toward the ground?

A. The lift equals the drag

B. The lift is less than the weight

C. The thrust is equal to the weight.

D. The thrust is greater than the drag.

B. The lift is less than the weight

400

What is the difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells?

A. Only Prokaryotes have a cell membrane

B. Eukaryotic cells have a clearly defined nucleus

C. Only Eukaryotic cells have cytoplasm.

D. Both Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

B. Eukaryotic cells have a clearly defined nucleus.

400

The climate of an area can be different from its weather. Which of the following statements describes the climate of an area?

A. there should be heavy rain tomorrow morning.

B. the rain next week is expected to cause flooding.

C. the average temperature from 1930-1996 was 23 degrees.

D. The high temperature on September 4th was 32 degrees.

C. The average temperature from 1930-1995 was 23 degrees.

500

Scientific knowledge may change as new evidence or information is discovered. Which of the following would NOT be a result of new scientific research and information?

A. Binomial Nomenclature is assigned to recently identified plant species.

B. An endangered species is put in a reserve for protection.

C. Newly discovered chemical elements will be added to the periodic table.

D. Non-native plant species will begin to reproduce rapidly after being introduced into a swamp ecosystem.

500

Sunlight is composed of energy that is visible to humans and energy that is not visible to humans. Which statement describes how the visible energy from the Sun is different from the non-visible energy?

A. it travels at a different speed.

B. It travels a different distance.

C. It has different wavelengths.

D. It has different amplitudes.

C. It has different wavelengths

500

Solve this problem using the Law of Conservation of Mass:

30 g

500

The gene for curled ears (C) is dominant. The gene for straight ears is (c). The picture shows the cat with curled ears (Cc) and the cat with straight ears (cc).

What % of the offspring will have curled ears? (Cc or CC)?