Quiz about Countdown to FSA Science Review #1

Question 1

(Earth in Space and Time)

A star names Sirius appears as the brightest star in the nighttime sky. Even though a star named Pollux gives off more light. Which of the following best explains why Sirius appears brighter than Pollux in the nighttime sky?

Accepted Answer

c. Sirius is closer to Earth than Pollux is

Answer

a. Sirius has a different color than Pollux has

Answer

b. Sirius has different gases than Pollux does

Answer

d. Sirius is larger than Pollux is

Question 2

(Earth Structures)

Dennis cannot scratch a mineral with his fingernail, but he observes that he can scratch the mineral sample with a piece of metal. What physical property of the mineral sample is Dennis investigating?

Accepted Answer

b. hardness

Answer

a. cleavage

Answer

c. luster

Answer

d. streak

Question 3

(Earth Systems and Patterns)

A model of the water cycle was made using an aquarium with a glass cover, a container of ice cubes, water, and a lamp. Which part of the water cycle causes the water droplets to form on the glass cover?

Accepted Answer

a. condensation

Answer

b. evaporation

Answer

c. precipitation

Question 4

(Properties of Matter)

Kyle and Jan are comparing two samples of matter. They make a table of the properties of each sample. Which property provides the best evidence that both samples are solids rather than liquids?

Accepted Answer

c. shape

Answer

a. color

Answer

b. mass

Answer

d. volume

Question 5

(Changes in Matter)

One morning Ryan noticed there were tiny droplets of water on the grass as he walked to school. That afternoon, he did not see any drops of water on the grass when he returned home. Which of the following best explains what happened to the drops of water?

Accepted Answer

c. the Sun heated the water and caused the drops to evaporate

Answer

a. the heat from the air caused the water droplets to boil

Answer

b. the air cooled the water and caused the drops to freeze

Answer

d. the energy from the sun caused the water drops to condense

Question 6

(Forms of Energy)

Jason stretches a rubber band between his fingers, as shown below. When he plucks the rubber band, it makes a sound. Which of the following best explains why the rubber band makes a sound when Jason plucks it?

Accepted Answer

b. it vibrates the air

Answer

a. it heats the air

Answer

c. it absorbs energy from the air

Answer

d. it releases molecules into the air

Question 7

(Forces and Changes in Motion)

Bar magnets have a north pole (N) and a south pole (S). Latrisha places a bar magnet on three small straws so it can roll. Her setup is shown below. Placing which of the following object at point X will cause the bar magnet to move away from point X?

Accepted Answer

c. the north end of another bar magnet

Answer

a. an iron nail

Answer

b. an aluminum can

Answer

d. the south end of another bar magnet

Question 8

(Organization of Living Organisms)

A stem is an important part of many plants. Which of the following is most similar to the role performed by the stem of a plant?

Accepted Answer

d. an elevator transporting supplies from one floor to another

Answer

a. an anchor holding a boat in place

Answer

b. a snack company producing energy bars

Answer

c. a colorful sign attracting people into a store

Question 9

(Heredity and Reproduction)

The life cycle of both butterflies and grasshoppers start at the same age. The pictures shown below show the life cycles of both organisms. Which of the following is the beginning stage of the life cycle for both the butterfly and the grasshopper?

Accepted Answer

egg

Answer

larva

Answer

nymph

Answer

pupa

Question 10

(Interdependence)

Loggerhead sea turtles are large turtles that live in the ocean and nest on the Florida coast. The female loggerhead sea turtle lays more than 100 eggs in the beach sand. How is laying so many eggs an important adaptation that helps these sea turtles survive?

Accepted Answer

c. the more eggs that are laid, the greater the chance that more turtles will live to become adults

Answer

a. large nests of eggs help keep the eggs warm enough to allow more turtles to hatch

Answer

b. if the turtles hatch, they can help defend each other against predators

Answer

d. a large number of eggs in one place makes it possible for the mother to lay on the eggs until they hatch

Question 11

(Challenge!)

The Sun provides energy to be used by living things in a lagoon food chain shown below: Which of the following describes the transfer of energy from a producer to consumer?

Accepted Answer

d. from Green Algae to Brine Shrimp

Answer

a. from Perch to Kingfisher

Answer

b. from Brine Shrimp to Perch

Answer

c. from the Sun to Green Algae

Question 12

(1&2 Nature of Science)

Mass is a property that can be used to compare objects. The table below shows the masses of some common objects. Which common object has a mass greater than a baseball?

Accepted Answer

c. Cell Phone

Answer

a. raisin

Answer

b. U.S. Nickel

Question 13

(Earth in Space and Time)

Light from the sun provides Earth with most of its energy. At night, the light from thousands of other stars is visible. Earth receives much more light from the Sun than from all the other stars combined. Why is the light from the Sun so much stronger than the light from the other stars?

Accepted Answer

a) The Sun is much closer to Earth than other stars.

Answer

b) The Sun is much bigger than other stars.

Answer

c) The Sun is much hotter than other stars.

Answer

d) The Sun gives off much more light than other stars.

Question 14

(Earth Structures)

Ms. Alvarez performs several tests on a mineral to help identify it. The picture below shows one of the tests she performed. Which property of the mineral will Ms. Alvarez be able to identify using this test?

Accepted Answer

b. streak color

Answer

a. attraction to magnets

Answer

c. hardness

Answer

d. cleavage

Question 15

(Properties of Matter)

An ad for Brand A bottled water claims that Brand A bottles hold more water than Brand B bottles. Which property is the best to use to test this claim?

Accepted Answer

c. volume

Answer

a. length

Answer

b. temperature

Answer

d. weight

Question 16

(Changes in Matter)

Benjamin wants to show what happens to water during condensation. He drew the picture below to show this process. What should Benjamin do to make his picture correct?

Accepted Answer

a. not change his picture at all

Answer

b. replace the gas with solid ice

Answer

c. replace the liquid with solid ice

Answer

d. point the arrow toward the liquid

Question 17

(Forms of Energy)

There are many different types of energy. Which form of energy comes from a piano when someone plays it?

Accepted Answer

d. sound energy

Answer

a. chemical energy

Answer

b. electrical energy

Answer

c. light energy

Question 18

(Forces and Changes in Motion)

Ethan pushes a box toward Danielle. At the same time, Danielle pushes the box back towards Ethan with the same amount of force. Which of the following best explains what will happen next?

Accepted Answer

c. the box will not move because the forces are balanced

Answer

a. the box will move because the forces are balanced

Answer

b. the box will move because the forces are unbalanced

Answer

d. the box will not move because the forced are unbalanced

Question 19

(Organization of Living Organisms)

Which organ in a fish is most similar to the human respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

B. the gills

Answer

A. the fins

Answer

C. the skin

Answer

D. the swim bladder

Question 20

(Heredity and Reproduction)

Look at the diagram of parts of the dragonfly life cycle: Some animals go through incomplete metamorphosis, which has three stages, and some go through complete metamorphosis, which has four. What stage of complete metamorphosis is not found in incomplete metamorphosis?

Accepted Answer

d. Pupa

Answer

a. Adult

Answer

b. Egg

Answer

c. Nymph

Question 21

(Interdependence)

Celia saw a goldfish at the pet store that was living in a tank by itself. She bought the fish, took it home, and put it in her aquarium with her other goldfish. What must the new goldfish do to survive in its new environment?

Accepted Answer

b. It must compete with other goldfish for resources.

Answer

a. It must camouflage itself to its new surroundings.

Answer

c. It must allow other goldfish to use the limited resources first.

Answer

d. It must build a home that is similar to the one in its previous habitat.

Question 22

(Challenge!)

Mark and his father have put a large wooden picnic table in the backyard. After one week, the grass under the picnic table has started to turn brown. The grass surrounding the picnic table continues to grow. Which of the following best explains the reason the grass under the picnic table has turned brown?

Accepted Answer

a. The grass is not getting enough energy from the Sun.

Answer

b. The grass is not getting enough nutrients from the soil.

Answer

c. The grass is not getting enough air.

Answer

d. The grass is not getting enough water.

Question 23

(Nature of Science)

Dominic conducted an experiment to test how different amounts of light affect plant growth. He used a tomato plant, a bean plant, and a pepper plant. He gave the plants the same amount of water each day but different amounts of light. Which of the following statements describes what Dominic should have done differently in this experiment?

Accepted Answer

c. Dominic should have used three plants of the same kind.

Answer

a. Dominic should have given the plants different amounts of water.

Answer

b. Dominic should have given the plants the same amount of light.

Question 24

(Earth Structures)

Mrs. Caldwell observed that talc is soft and has a dull luster. Mrs. Hammel observed that quartz is hard and can be dull or glossy. Which of these did Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Hammel observe?

Accepted Answer

c. minerals

Answer

a. fossil fuels

Answer

b. metals

Answer

d. rocks

Question 25

(Earth Systems and Patterns)

Without the Sun, there would be no water cycle. What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

c. It provides energy needed for water to evaporate.

Answer

a. it provides water vapor needed for condensation to happen.

Answer

b. It provides water needed for evaporation to happen.

Answer

d. It provides energy needed to produce electricity.

Question 26

(Properties of Matter)

Luis observes and compares two objects. He describes both objects as being yellow and smooth. Which two properties does Luis use to compare the objects?

Accepted Answer

c. color and texture

Answer

a. hardness and color

Answer

b. texture and shape

Answer

d. size and shape

Question 27

(Changes in Matter)

Annie has a jar she has filled with milk. How can she change the state of this liquid?

Accepted Answer

d. Put the jar in the freezer.

Answer

a. Separate the milk into three smaller jars.

Answer

b. Mix the milk with powdered chocolate.

Answer

c. Add food coloring to the milk.

Question 28

(Forms of Energy)

Objects that vibrate slowly make a __ pitch.

Accepted Answer

b. low

Answer

a. high

Answer

c. loud

Question 29

(Organization of Living Organisms)

Plants have stems that function to provide support. This organ in plants is most similar to which of the following in humans?

Accepted Answer

C. the skeleton

Answer

A. the heart

Answer

B. the intestines

Answer

D. the skin

Question 30

(Heredity and Reproduction)

Some animals go through incomplete metamorphosis and some go through complete metamorphosis. Which of the insects below go through incomplete metamorphosis?

Accepted Answer

Grasshopper Nymph

Answer

Butterfly Chrysalis

Answer

Beetle Pupa

Answer

Housefly Larva

Question 31

(Interdependence)

Armadillos and coral snakes both live in Florida. When an armadillo is threatened, it can curl up. Its armored body looks like a ball. A coral snake curls its tail into a tight spiral and holds it up when an enemy is near. This attracts the enemy to its tail and protects its head. Although these animals are very different, what is one way in which they are similar?

Accepted Answer

b. They have ways to protect themselves.

Answer

a. They spend a lot of time in the water.

Answer

c. They use their bodies to attack enemies.

Answer

d. They have hard outer layers of skin for protection.

Question 32

(Challenge!)

All animals need energy to survive. Where do animals get energy?

Accepted Answer

d. From the food they eat.

Answer

a. From the water they drink.

Answer

b. From the rays of the sun.

Answer

c. From the minerals in the soil.

Question 33

(Earth in Space and Time)

When seen from Earth, the Sun appears large and bright. Other stars appear as small points of light. Which of the following explains why the sun and other stars appear this way?

Accepted Answer

a. the sun in much closer to Earth than the other stars are

Answer

b. other stars are much closer to Earth than the sun is

Answer

c. the sun is larger and brighter than the other stars

Answer

d. the sun is hotter than the other stars are

Question 34

(Earth Structures)

A sample of the mineral calcite is white with breaks along a smooth surface. Which two properties of the mineral sample are being described here?

Accepted Answer

b. color and cleavage

Answer

a. color and luster

Answer

c. luster and cleavage

Answer

d. streak color and hardness

Question 35

(Earth Systems and Patterns)

There is a small puddle of water on the sidewalk one evening. Early the next morning, there is ice where the puddle of water used to be. Which of the following explains what most likely happened to the water in the puddle?

Accepted Answer

d. The air temperature decreased and cause the water to freeze.

Answer

a. The water reacted with the air and caused a new substance to form

Answer

b. The air temperature decreased and caused the water to condense.

Answer

c. The air temperature increased and caused the water to evaporate.

Question 36

(Properties of Matter)

Bleach and wood are two different kinds of matter. Which of the following describes how bleach and wood compare?

Accepted Answer

a. Only the wood has a fixed volume.

Answer

b. Only the bleach has a fixed shape.

Answer

c. Both are the same state of matter.

Answer

d. Both have fixed volume.

Question 37

(Changes in Matter)

Adam spilled some water on a metal picnic table. When he came back to the table, he noticed the water was no longer there. If nobody wiped up the water, what can Adam conclude happened to it?

Accepted Answer

c. The water evaporated.

Answer

a. The water was absorbed by the table.

Answer

b. The water separated into different elements: hydrogen and oxygen.

Answer

d. The water chemically reacted with the table.

Question 38

(Organization of Living Organisms)

An animal usually has a tongue and stomach, which allows it to take in nutrients. Plants also have structures that take in nutrients. Which part of a plant functions most like the tongue and stomach of an animal?

Accepted Answer

root

Answer

flower

Answer

leaf

Answer

stem

Question 39

(Heredity and Reproduction)

When the eggs of spiders hatch, the offspring look like smaller versions of the parents. Which type of metamorphosis is this?

Accepted Answer

c. Incomplete

Answer

a. Complete

Answer

b. Direct

Answer

d. Marsupial

Question 40

(Interdependence)

Many ducks hunt for food in lakes and streams. Which of the following adaptations is most likely to help ducks compete for food?

Accepted Answer

d. Webbed feet

Answer

a. Bright colors

Answer

b. The ability to lay eggs

Answer

c. The ability to build a nest

Question 41

(Challenge!)

A food chain traces the flow of energy in a living system. The pictures below show a forest food chain. Which sentence best describes the source of the energy in the food chain?

Accepted Answer

b. The oak tree transforms sunlight into food that fuels the squirrel and hawk.

Answer

a. The squirrel creates energy by moving acorns from one oak tree to another.

Answer

c. The hawk transforms the food it gets from the squirrel into energy that fuels the oak tree.

Answer

d. The oak tree transforms soil into energy that fuels the squirrel and hawk.

Question 42

(Nature of Science)

Four students took turns blowing on the same cardboard tube for 10 seconds They measured the distance the tube rolled across the same flat surface during that time. The results are shown below. Which student provided the tube with the least amount of mechanical energy according to the data in the table?

Accepted Answer

b. Alexis

Answer

a. Joe

Answer

c. Makayla

Question 43

(Earth in Space and Time)

The Sun and Betelguese are both stars you can see from Earth. But the Su is much closer to Earth than Betelguese is. Which of the following describes a difference between how the two stars appear because of this difference in distance?

Accepted Answer

b. the Sun looks larger and brighter

Answer

a. Betelguese looks rockier

Answer

c. the Sun looks smaller and dimmer

Answer

d. the Sun looks like it moves more slowly

Question 44

(Earth Structures)

Mrs. Mata notices quartz breaks into thin sheets. What physical property of the mineral sample is Mrs. Mata investigating?

Accepted Answer

a. cleavage

Answer

b. hardness

Answer

c. luster

Answer

d. streak

Question 45

(Earth Systems and Patterns)

Which of the following processes does the arrow in the picture represent?

Accepted Answer

b. evaporation

Answer

a. condensation

Answer

c. freezing

Answer

d. melting

Question 46

(Properties of Matter)

Two beakers with equal amounts of liquids are shown below. One beaker contains water and the other beaker contains vinegar. Which property provides the best way to identify the kind of matter in each beaker?

Accepted Answer

c. smell

Answer

a. color

Answer

b. hardness

Answer

d. volume

Question 47

(Changes in Matter)

Richard goes to his bus stop in the morning after a heavy rain. When he gets to the bus stop at 8 a.m., the Sun is shining on puddles that formed on the sidewalk. When he is dropped off at the bus stop at 3 p.m., the Sun is still shining, but the puddles are gone. What happened to the water?

Accepted Answer

d. It evaporated.

Answer

a. It melted.

Answer

b. It froze.

Answer

c. It condensed.

Question 48

(Heredity and Reproduction)

Which stage of incomplete metamorphosis is not present in complete metamorphosis?

Accepted Answer

b. nymph

Answer

a. pupa

Answer

c. adult

Answer

d. egg

Question 49

(Challenge!)

Food Chains describe the flow of energy in a living system. Several organisms that might be in a forest appear below. What is the primary role of the plant?

Accepted Answer

d. To provide energy for the deer

Answer

a. To provide oxygen for the deer and bear

Answer

b. To provide shade from the Sun

Answer

c. To reproduce and create more plants

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