Integrated Science Pretest

Convert the following measurement to the correct unit. 3.45 L = ________ mL

Evan wanted to find out what toothpaste made teeth the cleanest. Every day he brushed his teeth with a different product and then took a plaque test to see how much plaque was left. He used Crest, Colgate, Close-up, and water. What is the independent variable? Mark only one oval.

• Plaque

• Toothpaste

• Toothbrush

• Water

Shania wanted to see if eating apples would help her do better on her classwork. The first day, she didn’t eat any apples. On day 2, she ate one apple; on day 3, she ate 2 apples; and on day 4, she ate 3 apples. Each day, she recorded the grades she got on her science work. What is the dependent variable? Mark only one oval.

• Apples

• Grades

• Shania

• Color of the apple

An electronic balance would use what unit to measure the mass of coins? Mark only one oval.

• pound

• oz

• liter

• gram

What is the independent variable in the graph entitled Girl Scout Cookie Sales? Mark only one oval.

• Number of cookies sold

• Day

• Girl Scout

• Type of Cookie

How many Girl Scout Cookies were sold on Wednesday?

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 45

Which of the following has a definite volume but not a definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following pairs is incorrect? Mark only one oval.

• Liquid -> Ocean

• Solid -> Diamond

• Gas -> Sponge

There is very little space between the molecules of a(n)- Mark only one oval.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What are two characteristics of all matter? Mark only one oval.

• Mass and weight

• mass and takes up space

• weight and takes up space

• it only has one, mass

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3