Mississippi Science Practice #2

Front

What type of tissue is attached to the skeletal system and helps bones move?

Back

Muscle tissue

Front

Why is malaria able to cause symptoms in so many parts of the body?

Back

The parasite enters the circulatory system, where it can travel to different parts of the body.

Front

Jared investigated chemical reactions based on smell, color change, and release of bubbles. What type of evidence would support any conclusion Jared makes?

Back

An observation

Front

At a certain time of year, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun. Which of these describes how this tilt affects the Southern Hemisphere during this time of year? The days will be longer in the Southern Hemisphere during this time of year. The nights will be longer in the Southern Hemisphere during this time of year. The seasons will be longer in the Southern Hemisphere during this time of year. The sun will rise lower in the sky in the Southern Hemisphere during this time of year.

Back

The days will be longer in the Southern Hemisphere during this time of year.

Front

Which items on the list provide logical arguments in favor of selective breeding?

1) Can produce corn that attracts grasshoppers
2) Can develop grass that can grow with less water
3) Can develop wheat that can grow in different types of soil
4) Can produce oranges that are not affected by freezing temperatures

Back

2, 3, 4

Front

Which type of organism would benefit directly from the increase in flowering plants? Options: Aquatic mammals, which are able to use the plants for shelter; Anaerobic bacteria, which can thrive in low oxygen environments; Pollinating insects, which consume nectar and pollen as food sources; Carnivorous reptiles, which are able to hunt for food among the plants.

Back

Pollinating insects, which consume nectar and pollen as food sources

Front

How can the wavelengths of light from a distant galaxy be used to determine the distance between Earth and the galaxy?

Back

The light from distant galaxies shows a shift to longer wavelengths, and the shift increases as the distance increases.

Front

Which cell structure carries out cellular respiration?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What is the common name of C6H12O6?

Back

Sugar

Front

Which of these describes the lithosphere?

Back

Topmost solid part of Earth in which crust is located