Checkpoint Science Review-Quarter 3

The table lists information about inner and outer planets in our solar system. Which sentence best describes inner and outer planets?

• Inner planets have more rings than outer planets.

• Outer planets have more moons than inner planets.

• Inner planets have both moons and rings, and outer planets have neither.

• Outer planets have moons, and inner planets do not have moons.

A student makes a model of the solar system. Each planet is a different size. Different materials are used to show the different surfaces and sizes of the planets. She uses air-filled balloons for some planets and hard clay for other planets. Which of the following best matches the material with the planet type?

• The inner planets can be made of small balls of hard clay.

• The inner planets can be made of large air-filled balloons.

• The outer planets can be made of small air-filled balloons.

• The outer planets can be made of large balls of hard clay.

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The table lists the time it takes two different planets to orbit the Sun. Which statement correctly identifies the planet closest to the Sun?

• Planet 1 is closer to the Sun because it has a longer orbit time.

• Planet 2 is closer to the Sun because it has a longer spin time on its axis.

• Planet 1 is closer to the Sun because it has a shorter spin time on its axis.

• Planet 2 is closer to the Sun because it has a shorter orbit time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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This diagram shows the water cycle. What event happens at Point 3?

• Tides move the ocean water.

• Waves move ocean water onto the shore.

• Organisms in the ocean breathe oxygen in the water.

• The Sun heats ocean water causing some to evaporate.

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A student creates four models of different stages of the water cycle. Which model best represents condensation?

• Model 1

• Model 2

• Model 3

• Model 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A student builds a model of the water cycle using a jar and a small cup of water. She places the cup of water inside the jar. Next, she covers the jar with the lid. Finally, she places the model in a sunny spot. The student observes the model each day. Some of her observations are listed below. In what order did they most likely happen?

• 1. Water evaporated from the cup. 2. Water precipitated, or ran down the walls of the jar. 3. Water condensed on the walls of the jar

• 1. Water condensed on the walls of the jar. 2. Water evaporated from the cup. 3. Water precipitated, or ran down the walls of the jar.

• 1. Water precipitated, or ran down the walls of the jar. 2. Water evaporated from the cup. 3. Water condensed on the walls of the jar.

• 1. Water evaporated from the cup. 2. Water condensed on the walls of the jar. 3. Water precipitated, or ran down the walls of the jar.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A teacher wants to take a class outside. The temperature is 45°F. He notices gray clouds low in the sky. The clouds cover the entire sky like a thick, gray blanket. What type of weather should the teacher expect?

• heavy precipitation

• light drizzle

• thunderstorms

• heavy snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The drawing shows puffy, white clouds. When this type of cloud appears, what kind of weather usually occurs?

• fair

• rainy

• snow

• foggy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The graph shows the average yearly temperatures in two North American cities (G and H). Which statement about temperature is supported by the graph?

• City G and City H have the same average temperature in December.

• City H is warmer than City G during the summer months.

• City G and City H have the same average temperature in April.

• City G and City H have the same average temperature in October.

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The table lists some conditions in a city. What statement best describes X and Y?

• X and Y list statements about climate.

• X and Y list statements about weather.

• X lists statements about weather. Y lists statements about climate.

• X lists statements about climate. Y lists statements about weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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