6th Grade Science SC Ready

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

• Hydroponics

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the basic unit of life?

• organism

• molecule

• cell

• atom

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the force that pulls objects towards each other?

• light

• magnetism

• gravity

• friction

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• atmosphere

• crust

• core

• mantle

What type of energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom?

• Nuclear energy

• Atomic energy

• Fusion energy

• Solar energy

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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

• Solidification

• Condensation

• Vaporization or Evaporation

• Sublimation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

• Regulates cell division

• Synthesizes proteins

• Stores genetic material

• Produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• Control heart rate

• Regulate body temperature

• Facilitate gas exchange

• Digest food

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

• The ozone layer absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

• The ozone layer is responsible for creating clouds

• The ozone layer causes global warming

• The ozone layer protects against acid rain