NYS Science Sampler

The data table below shows that as the pressure of a gas sample was changed, the volume of the gas changed. The pressure was measured in atmospheres (atm) and the volume was measured in milliliters (mL).

According to the data table, as the pressure of the gas increases, the volume of the gas:

• decreases

• increases

• remains the same

How many more average daily calories are needed by a 17 year old male than by a 17 year old female?

• 300

• 500

• 2700

• 3000

What is the difference between the number of frogs in the pond when the rainfall was 5cm and when the rainfall was 20cm?

• 20

• 40

• 50

• 60

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The graph below shows tidal changes at an ocean beach over a 24-hour time period.

What is the approximate time interval between the two high tides?

• 6 hours

• 9 hours

• 13 hours

• 24 hours

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What type of graph is this?

• line plot

• line graph

• bar graph

• frequency table

What is the main purpose of a line graph?

• to compare two things

• To show change over time

• to have an independent variable

• so you don't have to read words

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What label is along the y-axis in this graph?

• Copyright 2007
• Lines
• Age in Years
• Number of Teens

Which day of the week had the lowest high and low temperature?

• Monday
• Thursday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday

The graph shows the number of inches a plant grew each week.

Between which 2 weeks did the plant grow the MOST?

• Week 1 and Week 2

• Week 2 and Week 3

• Week 3 and Week 4

• Week 4 and Week 5

The X axis is _______?

• vertical
• diagonal
• criss-cross
• horizontal

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1