HMES Q2 VASOL Science Review 24/25

A group of students tested the effects of different amounts of water on ivy plant growth. Afterwards, they could not remember how much each plant grew per day. What should they have done to practice good science?

• Discuss their observations with other groups in their class.

• Conduct the experiment with more than one type of plant.

• Record daily information in a data table.

• Make up explanations for the results.

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Based on the picture above, which of these is a conclusion rather than an observation?

• This animal has hair.

• This animal is standing.

• This animal has four legs.

• This animal is a mammal.

A group of students was preparing an activity to determine whether certain materials will float or sink when placed on water. Before the experiment started, one student said, “I think the sponge will float.” This statement was

• a conclusion

• a fact

• an observation

• a prediction

Sandy grows roses along her walkway. The roses close to the street had more blooms than the roses close to the house. Which statement is a hypothesis Sandy could make about her roses?

• There were many blooms on the roses near the house and fewer blooms on the roses closest to the street.

• The roses closest to the street had more blooms because they received more sunlight.

• The roses near the house were taller but had fewer blooms.

• The roses close to the house had fewer blooms and leaves.

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Three baseball players investigate to see who can throw a baseball the farthest. They mark off an area on the playground for their investigation. Which should they keep constant?

• Height of players

• Color of the baseballs thrown

• Order in which the players throw

• Spot from which players throw

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A student designed an investigation to test the effect of light color on plant growth. What was the independent variable in the investigation?

• Color of light bulb

• Height of plant

• Hours of light

• Size of pot

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

According to the table, which animal is an arachnid?

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Based on the bird of prey key, which bird is shown in the picture?

• Owl

• Vulture

• Golden eagle

• Bald eagle

Which of these plant parts forms the seeds?

• The stamen

• The pistil

• The sepals

• The petals

Which plant part develops into a fruit?

• Flower

• stem

• root

• leaf