Science Pass Review

The diagram below represents sunlight shining on the Earth. At which points on the Earth would it be day?

• Z and Y

• B and Y

• Z and A

• A and B

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student studies two models of Earth in its orbit. The student knows that these models show two different seasons on Earth. Which pair of statements best explains which season of the Northern Hemisphere is shown by each model?

• Model 1 shows spring since the Sun shines more equally in both hemispheres. Model 2 shows winter since the Sun shines more directly below the Equator.

• Model 1 shows fall since the Sun shines more equally in both hemispheres. Model 2 shows summer since the Sun shines more directly below the Equator.

• Model 1 shows fall since the Sun shines more equally in both hemispheres. Model 2 shows winter since the Sun shines more directly above the Equator.

• Model 1 shows spring since the Sun shines more equally in both hemispheres. Model 2 shows summer since the Sun shines more directly above the Equator.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student pointed a light at a prism as shown in the diagram. Which statement BEST explains what the diagram shows?

• White light mixes with colors inside the prism.

• White light is made up of different colors.

• Prisms contain the colors of the rainbow

• Colors let people see objects.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A student viewed a book in three different lighting conditions. The data table shows the observations made by the student. Which statement most likely explains the observations made by the student?

• The book was most easily viewed in condition 1 because the book produced its own light.

• The book was not viewable in condition 3 because the light was brighter than in condition 1.

• The book was not viewable in condition 3 because there was no light to reflect from the book.

• The book was difficult to view in condition 2 because the book reflected less light than in condition 3.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following best defines science?

• A collection of unchangeable facts about the natural world

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations

• A belief system based on assumptions about the natural world

• A method for proving theories beyond doubt

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

A teacher demonstrated how a vibrating rubber band can produce sound. The teacher stretched a rubber band around an empty box. The teacher asked the students to investigate the vibrations caused by the rubber band. Which procedure and results best investigate pitch?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The graph shows the best times to plant and harvest (pick) three different vegetables in northern regions of the United States. Which conclusion is BEST supported by the data?

• Squash seeds sprout best in April and May.

• Squash and radishes can both be picked in August.

• Lettuce is the only type of vegetable that can be planted in more than one month.

• Lettuce and radish seeds become mature plants in about the same length of time.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The graph shows the estimated population of wild hogs in South Carolina between 2002 and 2010. Which information is BEST supported by these data?

• The wild hog population increased between 2008 and 2009.

• More wild hogs were in South Carolina in 2010 than in 2002.

• The wild hog population decreased between 2005 and 2008.

• More people in South Carolina had wild hogs in 2007 than in 2008.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Use the data table to answer the question. Which claim is BEST supported by the data?

• Planets closer to the Sun have longer years.

• Planets farther from the Sun have longer years.

• Saturn is closer to the Sun and has longer years than Jupiter.

• Venus is farther from the Sun and has longer years than Mars.

A student reads the following information on a website. Which question does this information help answer?

• Why does Earth have only one moon?

• What causes Earth to have day and night?

• Why does Earth have oxygen in its atmosphere?

• What causes Earth to be warm enough for living things?

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1