Science Georgia Milestones Practice

How do tectonic plates move?

• They roll.

• They float.

• They bounce.

• They jump.

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What piece of scientific equipment would you use to see human cells?

• telescope

• microscope

• microwave

• computer

A destructive process

• builds up landforms

• breaks down landforms

• makes volcanoes

• moves tectonic plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When water freezes, its molecules

• move closer together

• grow larger

• shrink

• move apart

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The giant sequoia tree is one of the world's tallest trees, with average heights of 50-95 meters. What allows these trees to grow so tall?

• leaves

• spine

• vascular tissue

• non-vascular tissue

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which of the following would NOT erode soil?

• a rainstorm

• a river

• a tornado

• grass

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the BEST description of static electricity?

• surface charge that can't move

• surface charge that can move

• current in a wire

• an electrical surface

A liquid sample is given to Amy in lab. Before the lab, it was clear and bubble. After the lab, it was clear and not bubbly. Based only on this information, what is a correct conclusion?

• The liquid sample has not changed.

• The liquid sample has chemically changed.

• The amount of gas mixed into the liquid has decreased.

• The amount of solid mixed into the liquid has decreased.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Providence Canyon is located in Stewart County, GA. This canyon formed partially by natural processes. But a lot of the erosion that formed the canyon was not natural. It was caused by poor farming practices in the 1800s. What conclusion can you draw from this information?

• All canyons are formed by poor farming practices.

• Erosion can be natural or it can be caused by humans.

• Erosion usually doesn't form canyons like Providence Canyon.

• Without farmers, there would be no Providence Canyon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following materials is the MOST electrically conducting?

• wood

• copper

• water

• plastic wrap