UIL Science Practice Test 2

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What does the word 'electricity' mean in Latin?

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The word 'electricity' comes from the Latin word 'electricus', which means 'like amber', referring to the phenomenon where rubbing amber causes dust to stick to it.

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What is the most common volcanic gas?

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Water Vapor is considered the most common volcanic gas.

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What part of a plant transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves?

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The Xylem is the part of a plant that moves water and mineral nutrients from its roots through the stem to its leaves.

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Which planet has the largest known volcano in our solar system?

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Mars is home to the largest known volcano in our solar system.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change occurs when a substance transforms into a different substance with different properties.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for 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 water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.