PSSA Review 2023

You need to measure the mass of sugar in an experiment. Which instrument should you use?

• triple beam balance

• ruler

• graduated cylinder

• beaker

Which event is shown in the diagram?

• uplift

• volcanic eruption

• erosion

• earthquake

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

You state the hypothesis that pea plants grow tallest in sandy soil. To test your hypothesis, you must conduct an experiment. Which pair of variables should both be kept constant during the experiment?

• type of soil and type of plant

• amount of water and amount of sunlight

• type of soil and height of plants

• type of soil and amount of sunlight

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which energy resource does not produce harmful waste or pollution?

• oil

• coal

• solar energy

• nuclear energy

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

This is a model of the human heart. Which subject would this model be most useful for studying?

• how the heart interacts with the brain

• different kids of animal hearts

• how the heart has changed over time

• parts of the human heart

During a visit to a park, Robin smelled a variety of flowers. She became curious and asked the question, "Do roses smell better than petunias?" Which statement correctly describes Robin's question?

• It is a good scientific question because it is precise.

• It is a poor scientific question because it is not precise.

• It is a good scientific question because it can be answered by taking measurements.

• It is a poor scientific question because it compares flowers.

White fur helps the Arctic hare blend into its snowy environment and avoid being eaten by predators. Which term best describes this feature of the Arctic hare?

• biotic factor

• acquired trait

• genetic mutation

• adaptation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which kind of pattern are the circular structures in the picture an example of?

• annual pattern

• monthly pattern

• daily pattern

• hourly pattern

Which statement describes why your body is a system?

• It needs food for energy.

• It uses oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.

• It has parts that work together.

• It can get certain diseases.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which impact results from open pit mining?

• release of greenhouse gases

• ozone depletion

• removal of soil and vegetation

• oil spills

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1