Review Quiz #9

Students conduct and investigation to determine which substances are soluble in water.  All of the following have the property of solubility in water EXCEPT - 

• sugar cubes
• salt crystals
• cooking oil
• food coloring

Which mixture can be separated using a coffee filter?

• rocks and sand
• sand and water
• lemon juice and water
• sand and iron filings

Which testable question could be used to investigate the effects of force on an object?

• Why do toy cars move?
• Which type of battery lasts the longest?
• Where can magnets be purchased?
• Do balls roll faster on rough or smooth surfaces?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which property of light makes it possible to produce hand shadows?

• Light travels in straight lines.
• Light is a form of energy.
• Light can be refracted.
• Light can be separated into different colors.

A bear receives the energy it needs to survive after it -

• drinks plenty of water
• eats fish and berries
• takes a nap
• rests in the sunlight

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Plants are known as producers because they produce their own food.  How do producers receive the energy for this process?

• By consuming soil nutrients
• By absorbing sunlight
• By releasing water
• By producing oxygen

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which statement describes weather, rather than climate?

• The weather is usually hot and humid year around
• The destination has hot summers and cold winters
• The summer temperatures average between 29 and 35 degrees
• The humidity level on Tuesday was 30%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A class learns about fossil fuels.  They learn that coal, oil and natural gas are classified as nonrenewable resources because they take so long to form.  How can the class conserve fossil fuels?

• Use both sides of notebook paper
• Arrange a car pool to and from school
• Create a backyard compost pile
• Plant flowers in front of the school

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Many desert animals depend on the prickly pear cactus. What role does the prickly pear cactus play in a desert food web? 

• It obtains energy from producers. 
• It returns nutrients to the soil. 
• It preys upon other organisms. 
• It provides energy to consumers. 

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which of these best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky each day?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1