Test review

Unknown substances were mixed in four beakers, and a thermometer was placed in each beaker. The thermometers were checked every min for five minutes, and the temperatures were recorded in the table.

After five minutes, in which beaker did the greatest change in temperature occur?

• Beaker A

• Beaker B

• Beaker C

• Beaker D

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The graph below shows the speed of a person riding a bicycle. When was the person most likely traveling up the steepest hill?

• 2 to 4 minutes

• 6 to 8 minutes

• 12 to 14 minutes

• 16 to 18 minutes

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Students classified leaves by their lengths and the patterns of their veins. Which pair of tools was most likely used for this activity?

• A beaker and triple beam balance

• A beaker and a microscope

• A ruler and a magnifying glass

• A ruler and a triple beam balance

Fossil digs give clues about past environments. In which environment did the fossil in layer 3 most likely live, and what instrument should be used to find the mass of the bones?

• on land; a balance

• in water; a balance

• on land; a spring scale

• in water; a spring scale

A student poured liquid into a shallow container. What is the most appropriate scientific unit for measuring the volume of the liquid in the container?

• mililiters

• milligrams

• millimeters

• milliseconds

A student was given a chemical equation and a data table. Which calculation should the student use to find the final mass of water?

• (111-73) liters

• (111-73) grams

• (74 + 73-111) liters

• (74 + 73-111) grams

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

During an investigation, a scientist measures the internal and external body parts that help a polar bear survive in cold environments. Whci polar bear parts and measurements are most appropriate for this investigation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Sedimentary rocks are formed when layers of loose sediment cement together. Many contain fossils.

Which of these rocks is most likely a sedimentary rock?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

According to the key, which landform best represents a delta?

• Landform T

• Landform V

• Landform X

• Landform Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The diagram shows a cross-section of rock layers in Earth's crust. Based on the diagram, which two layers most likely formed before a volcanic eruption?

• Layers W and X

• Layers X and Z

• Layers Y and X

• Layers Z and Y

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4