Quiz #2: Measurement, Graphs, & Rate of Change

Which graph most likely illustrates a cyclic change?

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The diagram represents a rectangular object with a mass of 450 grams. What is the density of the object?

• 1 gram per cubic centimeter

• 2 grams per cubic centimeter

• 3 grams per cubic centimeter

• 4 grams per cubic centimeter

Which graph best represents the relationship between the density and the volume of these minerals?

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Using a ruler to measure the length of a stick is an example of

• predicting the length of the stick by guessing

• extending the sense of sight by using an instrument

• calculating the percent of error by using a proportion

• measuring the rate of change of the stick by making inferences

Calculate the mass of a piece of quartz with a volume of 200 cm³ and a density of 2.7 g/cm³.

• 540.0 grams

• 270.0 grams

• 74.0 grams

• 0.0135 grams

A 50 gram sample of halite was placed in a jar with five other mineral samples and water. the jar was shaken vigorously for 5 minutes. The halite sample was then found to have a mass of 40 grams. What was the rate of weathering of the halite sample?

• 0.50 g/min

• 2.0 g/min

• 3.0 g/min

• 10.0 g/min

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which graph best represents the relationship between the density of a substance and its state of matter (phase) for most earth materials, excluding water?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The diagram at the right represents a cylinder which contains four different liquids, W, X, Y and Z, each with a different density as indicated. A piece of solid sulfur 2.0 g/cm³ is placed on the surface of liquid W. When the sulfur is released, it will pass through

• W, but not X, Y or Z

• W and X, but not Y or Z

• W, X, Y but not Z

• W, X, Y and Z

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Water (W) was added to the graduated cylinder containing liquid C. Objects A and D were then added into the cylinder. Which diagram most accurately shows the resulting arrangement of these pieces?

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What is the volume of Object X?

• 10.0 cm³
• 15.0 cm³
• 20.0 cm³
• 25.0 cm³

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CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2