Science EOY

The four planets that are the farthest from the Sun are called outer planets. Which of the following are the four outer planets?

• Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter,

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

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The picture below shows Eddie fishing on a Sunday morning. Using the picture, which of the following is the best example of mechanical energy?

• A person hearing "I got one!"

• Eddie standing on the side of the river.

• Eddie reeling in a fish that he has caught.

• The Sun shining and warming the water.

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A student was testing the physical properties of the diet drink and the sugar drink in a tank of water shown below.  Based on the picture, what is different about the properties of the drinks?

• The diet drink has a high temperature, and the sugar drink has a low temperature.

• The diet drink has more mass than the sugar drink.

• The diet drink floats in water, and the sugar drink sinks in water.

• The diet drink is not magnetic, and the sugar drink is magnetic.

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Which of the following items would NOT be attracted to a magnet?

• metal paperclip

• rubber band

• nail

• safety pin

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The following diagram shows how ice can break down rocks into smaller pieces. How does this process help lead to the formation of soil?

• The rock is eroding into smaller pieces.

• The rock is weathering into smaller pieces.

• The rock is decomposing into smaller pieces.

• The rock is collecting remains of plants and animals.

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The image shows a deep crevice in the surface of Earth. Which process most likely caused the crevice?

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Volcano

• Hurricane

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A class observed a picture of a pond ecosystem. How does a pond help animal populations meet their needs?

• All animals in this ecosystem live under water.

• All animals in this ecosystem live on the land.

• Reptiles, mammals, and fish breathe air produced by the pond.

• Reptiles, mammals, and fish get water and food from the pond.

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Why is the top layer of the soil the darkest?

 

• It has the least amount of water.

• It has the darkest colored rocks.

• It has the darkest colored minerals.

• It has the most dead plants and animals.

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How does the structure of a hawk's foot help it survive in its environment?

• The sharp talons help the hawk run across the ground.

• The sharp talons help the hawk catch, hold, and eat its prey.

• The sharp talons help the hawk dig for food.

• The sharp talons help the hawk fly.

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Look at the child pushing the ball. Which picture below shows the direction the ball will move after being pushed.

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