Jalissiah left a water bottle out in the Sun all day. When it was time to bring the bottle inside, it was too hot to pick up. Jalissiah left the bottle out overnight. What did Jalissiah observe about the water bottle the next morning before the Sun rose?

• The water bottle was still just as hot from the Sun the day before.

• The water bottle had cooled off since the Sun was no longer shining on it.

• The water bottle was just as hot because the moon warmed it overnight.

• The water bottle had cooled off because the moon cooled it off.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Harmony was working in the school garden and noticed that one of the plants had a broken stem. What will happen to the plant because the stem has broken?

• The plant will not be able to reproduce without its stem.

• The plant will not be able to produce its own food without its stem.

• The plant will not be able to transport nutrients without its stem.

• The plant will not be able to hold itself in the ground without its stem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Juni and Rachel were observing the night sky and recording their observations with drawing. If Juni and Rachel observed the same part of the sky, what might be a reason why Rachel and Juni observe different amounts of stars?

• Rachel was using a telescope to make the observations which made more stars visible.

• Rachel was using a telescope to make the observations which made less stars visible.

• Juni was using a telescope to make the observations which made more stars visible.

• Juni was using a telescope to make the observations which made less stars visible.

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Violet had a new toy that runs on solar power. Before using the toy, it must sit outside in the Sun for the batteries to charge. What properties of the Sun help it to charge the batteries?

• The Sun provides the toy with energy in the form of electricity and motion.

• The Sun provides the toy with energy in the form of electricity and light.

• The Sun provides the toy with energy in the form of light and heat.

• The Sun provides the toy with energy in the form of heat and motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Of the five stars observed, Hydri appears to be the least brightest star in the sky. However, Hydri emits more light than Centauri A and the Sun. Why does Hydri appear less bright even though it emits more light?

• Hydri is closer to the Earth, so it appears brighter in the sky.

• Hydri is closer to Earth, so it gives off more light to the places closer to it.

• Hydri is farther from the Earth, so it appears less bright in the sky.

• Hydri is farther from the Earth, so it appears brighter in the sky.

Of the stars observed, the Sun emits the least amount of energy. Which statement explains why it is the brightest star in the sky?

• The Sun is bigger than the other stars.

• The Sun is a different color than the other stars.

• The Sun is farther from the Earth than the other stars.

• The Sun is closer to the Earth than the other stars.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

To answer this question, refer to the 'Observing the Stars' passage and chart. The scientists at MOSI started observing and recording the star data after one of them wondered why all the stars in the sky don't look the same. Which of the statements explains why scientists use observations to support answering questions?

• The observations are evidence that support an answer to the scientists' question.

• The observations are what the scientist thinks.

• The observations would change depending on who made them.

• The observations are what the scientists see.

Ms. Trista's class conducted a long term investigation on plant growth. They placed four plants in different locations and collected data on their growth. They recorded their data in a science notebook.

• The plants in total darkness did not have sunlight to make their own food.

• The plants away from the window did not receive as much Sun to make their own food.

• The plants that received the direct sunlight were able to make their own food.

• The plants only used the water and air to make their own food.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Kaelan and Kerrie were walking home from soccer practice and making observations about the stars. Kerrie noticed a star that looked much brighter than the two stars next to it and told Kaelan that it was the biggest star in the sky. Kaelan said they couldn’t know for sure if the star was bigger than the other stars. What other statement explains why the star might have looked brighter than the stars around it?

• A. The brighter star could be farther away than the other stars.

• B. The brighter star could be closer than the other stars.

• C. The brighter star could be smaller than the other stars.

• D. The brighter star could be older than the other stars.

To answer this question, refer to the "Golf Balls and Gravity" passage and chart. Malia analyzed the data and noticed that both brands traveled about the same distance each time. Which inference is supported by their data?

• A. Brand A is the better brand to use when playing golf.

• B. Brand B is the better brand to use when playing golf.

• C. Both brands are good to use when playing golf.

• D. Brand B will make golf fun to play.