FSSA Review Quiz

Patrick used a spring scale like this in an experiment he was conducting.

What did Patrick measure with the spring scale?

• force

• volume

• mass

• weight

Which of these is an example of a scientific observation?

•     “The rock is smooth and gray.”

•     “What is the best brand of soap?”

•     “Most people drive black cars.”

•     “The sun’s light helps plants grow.”

Why is the sun considered to be the center of the solar system?

•     It is closer to Earth than other stars.

•     The sun produces light and energy.

•     Everything in the solar system revolves around the sun.

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Our solar system consists of eight planets. What is a planet?

•     many stars held together

•     a large object in space that revolves around a star in its own orbit

•     a large object in space that is composed of gases and gives off light

•     a rock fragment in space

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What type of galaxy is shown in the illustration?

• barred spiral

• eliptical

• irregular

• spiral

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There are many different colors of stars. Which characteristic determines the color of a star?

• temperature

•     size and shape

•     distance from Earth

•     actual brightness

Which of these characteristics distinguishes the outer planets from the inner planets?

•     The outer planets have many moons.

•     The outer planets orbit in a different direction.

•     The outer planets are smaller.

Maria drew the following diagram of the water cycle.

What should she label the process of water moving from the ocean to the atmosphere?

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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Malik was given a weather station for his birthday. The picture below shows one of the instruments on the weather station.

What does the instrument measure?

• rainfall

• air pressure

• temperature

• humidity

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Study the following diagram.

What word belongs on arrow 2?

• condensation

• freezing

• melting

• evaporation

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