SSA Review

Day and Night is a repeating pattern on Earth. Which motion causes the pattern of day and night on Earth?

• the moon orbits around Earth

• the moon rotates on its axis

• the Earth rotates on its axis

• the Earth orbits around the sun

A rubber band is made of rubber and is often used to hold things together. Which property of a rubber band will stay the same when the rubber band is stretched?

• mass

• width

• length

• shape

Victor writes down his hypothesis that more salt will dissolve in cold water than in warm water. He adds salt to different temperatures of water and records his observations including the amount of undissolved salt. He finds that there is more salt dissolved in warm water than cold water. What should Victor do next to make sure that his conclusion is valid?

• change his results to match his original hypothesis

• repeat his investigation using a different liquid than water

• do another investigation with sugar

• repeat his investigation to see of his results are the same

Some interactions involve more than one form of energy. Which forms of energy are produced when a hammer hits a nail?

• electrical and mechanical

• sound and heat

• light and sound

• chemical and mechanical

The Water Cycle includes the processes of condensation, precipitation, and evaporation. Which of the following describes what happens to the state of matter when water goes from evaporation to condensation?

• liquid to gas

• liquid to solid

• solid to liquid

• gas to liquid

Marcos and Will are the same age and about the same size. They like to play baseball. When they bat, Marcos can hit the ball farther than Will. Which of these statements BEST explains why Marcos can hit the ball farther than Will?

• Marcos and Will swing the bat for the same amount of time.

• Marcos and Will use the same amounts of energy while swining.

• Marcos and Will use different amounts of energy while swinging.

• Marcos and Will swing the bat at the same speed.

Rocks can be categorized into three groups. Which of the following processes would create metamorphic rock?

• heat and pressure

• melting and cooling

• weathering and erosion

• deposition and crementation

Some plants make their own food. Which statement BEST explains how most green plants produce their own food?

• The plants use oxygen, water, and energy from the sun to make their own food.

• The plants use water, energy from the sun, and carbon dioxide to make their own food.

• The plants use carbon dioxide, water, and fertilizer to make their own food.

• The plants use nutrients from the soil, water, and energy form the sun to make their own food.

A group of students recorded the speed of several purple trucks versus several black trucks over the course of 2 days. The average speed of black trucks was 65 mph, while the average speed of purple trucks was 62 mph. The group concludes that black paint makes trucks go faster. Which statement BEST identifies an error in the students' conclusion?

• The observation shows information for different times of day.

• The conclusion was made based on two types of trucks.

• The observation was made on several different highways.

• The conclusion is not based on scientific evidence.

Many different organisms have similar organs and structures. Which of the following is MOST similar to the skin of a human?

• gills of a tadpole

• teeth of a grizzly bear

• scales of a grouper fish

• feathers of an eagle