UIL Science Practice Test 1

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

Back

The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

Front

What is the atomic number for Gold?

Back

79

Front

What principle states that the processes we see today are the same as those that occurred in the past?

Back

Uniformitarianism.

Front

Who described the principle of Uniformitarianism?

Back

James Hutton, a geologist from Scotland.

Front

What element makes up about 21% of the Earth’s atmosphere?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What is the most abundant gas found in Earth’s atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the process by which plants make their own food?

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Photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6