Florida Science Review #3

Which item in a solar system produces the most energy and gravitational pull?

• comet

• moon

• planet

• sun

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Which type of energy makes this simple machine work?

• chemical energy

• electrical energy

• light energy

• mechanical energy

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Which type of force will cause the position of the rock to change?

• a pull applied to point C

• a pull applied to point A

• a push applied to point C

• a push applied to point B

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The class is planning a trip to a local organic farm. According to this weather forecast, which days would be best for visiting the farm?

• Monday and Tuesday

• Tuesday and Wednesday

• Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

• Monday and Wednesday

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Which of these describes a behavioral adaptation that helps the animal survive?

• Great gray owls hear the movement of mice and voles in meadows.

• Bats use echolocation to find insects in the night skies.

• A snowshoe hare's fur changes from brown to white.

• An Alaska brown bear hibernates through winter.

The Smith family is building a new house and wants to use renewable energy for electricity. Which energy source do they need?

• coal

• natural gas

• oil

• solar

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Does this illustration show a solid, a liquid, or a gas, and how do you know?

• It shows a liquid because it takes the shape of its container and the particles flow closely together.

• It shows a solid because the particles are close and compact.

• It shows a gas because the arrangement of particles is loose and the volume depends on the size of its container.

• It shows a solid because the particles appear in a regular, even pattern.

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Which structure of this cactus provides protection from plant eaters?

• its large size

• its thick stems

• its deep roots

• its spines

What function do these leaves have?

• to get water from the soil

• to transport water through the plant

• to take in sunlight and carbon dioxide

• to produce flowers, fruit, and seeds

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It is a nice summer day. Which reading on the thermometer most likely show the correct air temperature for this day?

• A

• B

• C

• D