PM3 Science Review

Plant cells contain a structure that helps capture energy from the Sun. Plants then use this energy to perform photosynthesis and produce their own food. What structure is described?

• chloroplast

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

• vacuole

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An astronomer is studying constellations. He reads that a constellation named Orion is seen in the Northern Hemisphere during winter, as shown. What makes constellation Orion visible during winter in the Northern Hemisphere but not during summer?

• Earth is tilted and rotates on its axis.

• Earth is tilted and revolves around the Sun.

• All constellations revolve around Earth.

• All constellations move around the Sun.

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The equation shows the process of photosynthesis. What is “X” in the equation?

• nitrogen

• salt

• sugar

• water

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The image shows the various phases of the Moon as viewed from Earth. Which phases are incorrectly shown in the image?

• phases 1 and 5

• phases 2 and 8

• phases 3 and 7

• phases 4 and 6

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Examine the diagram of photosynthesis. Which statement is true?

• Only water reacts with sunlight to make sugar.  

• Only carbon dioxide gas combines with sunlight to make sugar.

• Carbon dioxide gas enters the leaf and releases oxygen gas and light.  

• Carbon dioxide gas and water combine in the presence of light energy to form sugar.  

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During photosynthesis, plants make sugar. The image shows the inputs and outputs of photosynthesis. What do plants use to make sugar during photosynthesis?

• water and oxygen

• water and carbon dioxide

• oxygen and carbon dioxide

• oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water

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A scientist wishes to study objects in outer space. Which option shows the tool he should use?

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The palmetto tree is commonly found growing in South Carolina. Which gas found in Earth’s atmosphere is a product produced by the palmetto tree during photosynthesis?

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• water vapor

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Which statement correctly pairs a scientist with his idea?

• Copernicus claimed Earth moves around the Sun.

• Copernicus claimed the Sun moves around Earth.

• Aristotle claimed the Sun moves around the Moon.

• Aristotle claimed Earth moves around the Moon.

Galileo observed that when Venus is viewed from Earth, it goes through phases similar to the Moon’s phases. How did Galileo’s observations improve the Sun-centered model of the solar system?

• by providing evidence that planets orbit Earth like the Moon orbits Earth

• by providing evidence that planets orbit the Sun like the Moon orbits the Sun

• by providing evidence that planets orbit the Moon instead of Earth

• by providing evidence that planets orbit the Sun instead of Earth