From which direction does weather typically move in the US? 

• East to West
• West to East
• North to South 
• South to North

Ms. Vance uses a solar heater to warm water. The solar panel on the roof of her house collects solar energy. How is the energy transferred from the Sun to the solar panel? 

• absorption
• conduction
• convection
• radiation

A baker uses oven mitts to protect his hands when removing a hot tray from the oven. Which mode of heat transfer is prevented by the use of the mitts? 

• condensation
• conduction
• convection
• radiation

Which will most likely cause a decrease in predator populations? 

• an increase in prey populations
• a decrease in prey populations
• a decrease in decomposers
• an increase in producers

In a grassland ecosystem, if the population of eagles suddenly decreased, what will most likely be the effect on the rest of the ecosystem? 

• The ecosystem will become overpopulated with snakes.
• There will be a decrease in the population of snakes in the ecosystem. 
• The nutrition of the soil in the ecosystem will decrease. 
• More types of plants will begin growing in the ecosystem. 

Which trait do children most likely inherit from their parents? 

• the shape of their earlobes
• musical ability 
• personality 
• language

What is the reason for the similarity between the offspring and their parents? 

• They eat the same foods. 
• They have similar DNA.
• They speak the same language.
• They have the same interests.

Makari read in a science book that food should be chewed properly and never swallowed whole. For what reason would food need to be chewed properly? 

• It allows for better breathing while eating 
• It helps to taste food properly. 
• It allows the nutrients to get absorbed in the mouth. 
• It helps in the digestion of food that begins in the mouth. 

Which body system helps the circulatory system transport blood to all parts of the body? 

• digestive system
• muscular system
• nervous system
• respiratory system

What weather will most likely result from a low-pressure weather system? 

• cloudy conditions 
• sunny conditions
• snow
• Hurricane