Middle Grade Science GACE Test Quiz

What is the process by which plants make their own food?

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Respiration

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What is the unit of measurement for force?

• Meter (m)

• Second (s)

• Newton (N)

• Kilogram (kg)

What is the chemical symbol for water?

• H2O

• HCl

• NaCl

• CO2

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Energy production

• Control center of the cell

• Cell wall formation

• Waste storage

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Jupiter

• Mars

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What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?

• Condensation

• Solidification

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the role of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

• It helps to protect the Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.

• It has no role in the atmosphere

• It helps to block out all sunlight

• It causes global warming

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• Produce hormones

• Digest food

• Facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Regulate body temperature

What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

• Physical change involves a change in the chemical composition of a substance, while chemical change involves a change in the form or appearance of a substance.

• Physical change involves a change in the form or appearance of a substance, without changing its composition. Chemical change involves a change in the chemical composition of a substance.

• Physical change and chemical change are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Physical change only occurs in solids, while chemical change only occurs in liquids and gases.

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

• Tectonic plate movement

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Volcanic eruption