Science FSA Practice 1

A student wrote a report about the telescopes used to investigate space. He explained that since telescopes cannot see the end of the universe, there might be many different universes.

• It cannot be true

• It cannot be tested

• It is not a new idea

• It is based on incorrect facts about telescopes

Becker did an experiment. Separately, Tracy did the exact same experiment. Becker and Tracy found they each got very different results. Which of the following is the best thing Becker and Tracy could do?

• Reject both sets of results and perform the experiment again

• Find the average of each set of results and use it

• Accept the set of results they think is most correct

• Combine all the results into one set and use the new set

Keisha wants to show Amy what happens during ONE Earth day. Keisha holds a small globe representing Earth and Amy holds a large ball representing the Sun. What should Keisha do to show Amy what happens during one Earth day?

• Keisha should move the globe in a complete circle around Amy

• Keisha should move the globe toward Amy and then away from her

• Keisha should slowly lift the globe above her and then lower it

• Keisha should slowly spin the globe one complete time about its axis

Jacob is doing a report on the galaxy in which Earth is found. Which of the following is the galaxy that Jacob should research for his report?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Maffei 1

• Ursa Minor

Precipitation occurs when water moves from the atmosphere to Earth surface. The water can be in the form of solid particles, ice crystals, or liquid water. Which two types of precipitation have water in the form of solid particles?

• Hail and rain

• Hail and sleet

• Rain and snow

• Sleet and rain

Damien filled a salt shaker with black pepper instead of table salt. Damien needs to sort the pepper grains from the salt particles. How could Damien sort the particles?

• Use a magnet to separate the salt crystals from the pepper flakes

• Use a magnet to separate the salt crystals from the flakes

• Add water to dissolve the salt. Then use a filter to remove the pepper, and evaporate the water leaving the salt behind

• Melt the salt crystals and burn the pepper flakes

When Luis burns wood in a campfire, the particles in the wood break down and energy is released. What type of energy does the wood contain before Luis burns it?

• chemical

• electrical

• heat

• light

Martin is taking his nephew for a walk in a stroller. Which term describes the force that causes the stroller to move forward?

• gravity

• magnetism

• pull

• push

Jake is hitting a baseball. The faster he swings the bat, the farther the baseball travels. Which statement BEST explains why?

• Friction acting against the baseball is smaller

• Friction acting against the baseball is greater

• The forward force applied to the baseball is smaller

• The forward force applied to the baseball is greater

The human body senses outside information. The body knows when food is warm or cold and whether an object is smooth or fuzzy. The body then sends signals to other parts of the body, which then responds to the information. Which organ processes the outside information the body receives?

• Brain

• Heart

• Skin

• Stomach