Physical and Earth Science Quiz

PHYSICAL SCIENCE: What is the most common term for the energy an object has because of its position or configuration?

• POTENTIAL

• KINETIC

• THERMAL

• CHEMICAL

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

PHYSICAL SCIENCE: Which one of the four basic forces of the universe is most directly involved with maintaining the planets in their orbits?

• GRAVITY

• ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE

• STRONG NUCLEAR FORCE

• WEAK NUCLEAR FORCE

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

EARTH SCIENCE: Based on size and location, which of the 2 basic types of glaciers dominates Greenland today?

• CONTINENTAL (ACCEPT: ICE SHEET)

• VALLEY

• CIRQUE

• PIEDMONT

EARTH SCIENCE: Which of the following fossils is the oldest?

• trilobite

• snake

• petrified wood

• megalodon tooth

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is the measure, in degrees, of each angle in an equilateral triangle?

• 60

• 45

• 90

• 120

Reduce the following fraction to a proper fraction in lowest terms: 125/1000

• 1/8

• 1/4

• 1/5

• 1/10

Which of the following can sometimes result after a moderate to severe blow to the head?

• Down syndrome

• meningitis

• impetigo

• concussion

What is the year of a person’s death who was born in the year 580 BC and lived 63 years?

• 517 BC

• 580 BC

• 517 AD

• 643 BC

How many limbs are tetrapods typically considered to have?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Eight

Which of the following is the most common source of energy for brain cells in humans:

• nucleic acids

• proteins

• glucose

• pectins

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7