FSSA Practice II

Front

What scientific term is used to describe the mineral placed in each bucket?

Back

Test variable (independent variable)

Front

The table indicates the amount of time that four different brands of batteries worked in a flashlight. Which of the following statements is supported by this information? Brand L caused the light to shine farther than the other brands tested. Brand M lasted longer than the other brands tested. Brand N gave off a stronger light than the other brands tested. Brand O was more expensive than the other brands tested.

Back

Brand M lasted longer than the other brands tested.

Front

Which of these revolves around a planet? An asteroid, A star, A comet, A moon

Back

A moon

Front

The freezing and thawing action of water affects a rock by

Back

Gradually breaking down the rock into smaller pieces

Front

Which property of a mineral will Daunte be able to identify using this test?

Back

Streak color

Front

A certain day in Miami has a temperature of 85 °F. Weather forecasters are predicting that the air pressure and temperature will drop during the day. Which type of weather is most likely in the late afternoon?

Back

Rain

Front

Humans interpret seeing, hearing, tasting and smelling in the:

Back

Brain

Front

What major function does the human skin and the waxy outer layer of a plant’s leaf share?

Back

Protection

Front

This diagram shows a food chain. Which term describes the role of the corn in this food chain?

Back

Producer

Front

In what way are armadillos and coral snakes similar?

Back

They have ways to protect themselves.