Science BMA2 review

Identify the number where the Northern Hemisphere experiences the least amount of daylight by selecting the correct circle in the image below.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Choose a word from the drop-down menu to complete the sentence below. Telescopes were crucial in the history of navigation because they allowed explorers to [CHOICE 1].

• find magnetic north

• see the equator

• locate stars in the sky

• measure ocean currents

Read the sentences below. Hurricanes are considered one of the most dangerous natural forces on Earth. They are known for damaging communities, homes, and businesses with heavy winds that often exceed 100 miles per hour. However, there are precautions people can take in order to avoid damage from hurricanes. What are some precautions individuals can take in preparation for a hurricane? Drag the correct actions from the column on the left to the Answers box on the right. [Select only THREE choices]

• secure loose objects outside

• remain in low-lying areas

• secure and board-up windows

• purchase and then sell candles

• create flood barriers

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The city of Greenville lies close to the Mississippi River and sometimes experiences spring flooding due to melting snow from the northern states, such as Ohio and Minnesota. The residents define the problem as "occasional flooding" up to 8 inches in roadways. They have tasked a committee to design and evaluate disaster plans. Which disaster plan would be most effective at preventing flooding?

• Construct earthen levees around the city to prevent water flooding.

• Dig out a large ditch to divert the flood waters back into the river.

• Build a wire fence around the city's businesses to prevent flood waters from reaching the stores.

• Provide each home and business with a pump to remove the water from their property and into the street drains.

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Examine the table below. Which combination of two objects will take up the LEAST space?

• Objects A and B

• Objects B and D

• Objects B and C

• Objects C and D

Which of the following demonstrate chemical changes? (2 points) [Select ALL that apply]

• An egg cooks in a frying pan.

• Water freezes into ice.

• A tin roof rusts in the outdoors.

• A glass window shatters.

• A sheet of paper is cut in half.

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Examine the illustration below. Choose a word from the drop-down menu for each blank to identify the states of matter shown above.

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Part A. What can be inferred from the models?

• Carbon dioxide and water are solutions.

• Carbon dioxide and water are atoms.

• Carbon dioxide and water are molecules.

• Carbon dioxide and water are chemicals.

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Choose an option from the drop-down menu to complete the sentence below. Mr. Sims wanted to illustrate the difference between physical and chemical changes to his class. Mr. Sims ripped a piece of paper into several pieces, which resulted in a [CHOICE 1].

• chemical change

• mixture

• physical change

• solution

In the engineering design process, why is the selection of material for the vessel critical?

• to make the vessel look appealing

• to choose a catchy name for the vessel

• Material selection has no importance in this context.

• to make sure it can move efficiently while containing the substance

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