Unit 3-- Matter

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Students sorted some objects into 2 groups. What are the MOST LIKELY names for the 2 groups?

• Hard Objects and Soft Objects

• Thin Objects and Thick Objects

• Heavy Objects and Light Objects

• Metal Objects and Plastic Objects

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

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The setup for an investigation is shown. Which property is this investigation MOST LIKELY testing?

• amount of mass

• magnetism

• temperature

• ability to float

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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An unknown mineral will scratch feldspar, but will not scratch corundum. Based on the Mohs Scale, which mineral is MOST LIKELY the unknown mineral?

• calcite

• apaptite

• topaz

• diamond

Students observed that a diamond was able to scratch a piece of talc. What does this observation BEST support?

• Diamonds have sharp edges.

• Talc is softer than diamonds.

• Diamonds are very valuable.

• Talc and diamonds are both minerals.

In a lab investigation, students had to identify different mineral specimens. Which property is the MOST reliable for identifying one mineral from another?

• texture

• hardness

• crystal

• surface color

Granite is classified as a rock because it....

• is made of minerals.

• is hard and rounded.

• has crystals.

• has mass.

Which statement is true about rocks?

• Minerals are made of rocks.

• Crystals are made of rocks.

• Rocks are made of one or more minerals.

• Magma is made of solid rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which type of rock would MOST LIKELY contain a fossil?

• metamorphic rock

• sedimentary rock

• igneous rock

• molten rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Examine the rock layers pictured. Which layer is MOST LIKELY the oldest?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which object will conduct electricity, conduct heat, and be attracted to a magnet?

• iron nail

• woodent toothpick

• aluminum foil

• cotton ball

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3