CAST Review

What is the atomic number of carbon?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which layer of the Earth is made up of solid iron and nickel?

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Outer core

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

• Respiration

• Chloroplast

• Photosynthesis

• Mitosis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?

• Regulate cell division

• Produce energy through cellular respiration

• Produce carbohydrates

• Store genetic material

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the law of conservation of mass?

• Mass can be created out of nothing.

• Mass cannot be created or destroyed, only rearranged.

• Mass can be destroyed completely.

• Mass can be converted into energy without any limitations.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the SI unit for measuring temperature?

• Kelvin

• Fahrenheit

• Meters

• Celsius

What is the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas called?

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• sublimation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the function of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere?

• The ozone layer traps heat in the atmosphere

• The ozone layer causes acid rain

• The ozone layer is responsible for creating the Northern Lights

• The function of the ozone layer is to absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

What is the primary source of energy for most living organisms?

• Fire

• Wind

• Oil

• Sunlight

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Crystallization