Science Benchmark 2 Review

Based on the features shown, which of these is the best conclusion the scientists can make?

• A. The animal lived in water.

• B. The animal blended in well with its environment.

• C. The animal had many offspring each year.

• D. The animal migrated long distances to find food.

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Which of these most likely shows how Ursa Major looks in winter?

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Which three foals most likely had parents with black coats?

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How can the experiment be changed to be sure that as much sugar as possible has dissolved?

• M. Use less water at all three temperatures.

• P. Stir the tea constantly at all three temperatures.

• R. Use larger sugar cubes in the 40°C tea.

• S. Use a larger cup to hold the 50°C tea.

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Which of these is the best conclusion the scientists can make about the extinct fish?

• A. The extinct fish had fins on its body similar to the fins on many fish that are living today.

• B. The extinct fish had stripes on its skin similar to the stripes on some fish that are living today.

• C. The extinct fish could live for many years, similar to some fish that are living today.

• D. The extinct fish had many predators, similar to many fish that are living today.

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Which number represents the location of the moon when it is in the new moon phase?

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How many times did the student riding the horse complete an up-down cycle?

• M. 2 times

• P. 3 times

• R. 4 times

• S. 5 times

When the student observes the night sky, which two stars will appear the brightest?

• A. 1 and 3

• B. 2 and 3

• C. 3 and 4

• D. 2 and 4

Organisms have different types of behaviors. Some of these behaviors are natural responses called instincts. Other behaviors are learned through the use of an organism’s senses through interactions with the environment. Which three behaviors are examples of instincts?

• M. birds returning to a bird feeder for food

• P. monkeys using tools

• R. ants living in a colony

• S. sea turtles swimming

• T. geese flying in a group

Which statement correctly compares the Milky Way to another galaxy in the Local Group?

• M. The Milky Way galaxy is larger than galaxy M31.

• P. The Milky Way galaxy is the same shape as the Pegasus Dwarf galaxy.

• R. The Milky Way galaxy is a different shape than galaxy M32.

• S. The Milky Way galaxy is smaller than the Triangulum galaxy.