Science State Test Prep

Students are given two solid substances and two liquid substances to mix together in different combinations. The data table shows the initial observations and final observations for each combination of substances. Select the substances below where a CHEMICAL reaction occurred when they were combined.

• Solid A and Liquid A

• Solid A and Liquid B

• Solid B and Liquid A

• Liquid A and Liquid B

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The chart shows some distances between objects in the universe. Identify which order the distances should be placed in, starting with the longest distance away moving to the shortest distance.

• 1,4,3,2

• 3,4,2,1

• 2,4,3,1

• 4,3,1,2

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Identify two organelles that are present in plant cells that are absent from animal cells.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The map shows how North America looked approximately 100 million years ago. There are five main areas labeled on the map.

Identify the main areas of North America on the map where people would expect to find 100-million-year-old sedimentary rocks that contain fossils of microscopic ocean organisms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the role of evidence in modifying scientific theories?

• Evidence is rarely considered when modifying theories.

• Evidence can refute or support theories, leading to modifications.

• Theories are modified first, then evidence is found to support the changes.

• Evidence is only used to confirm existing theories, not modify them.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is a common method for scientists to communicate their research findings?

• Through artistic performances

• By publishing in scientific journals

• By creating infomercials

• Through political debates

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Select two statements that would best explain the change in the horses' body mass over millions of years.

• There was an increase in food availability

• There was a decrease in food availability

• Horses with larger body masses were less likely to survive and reproduce

• Horses with larger body masses were more likely to survive and reproduce

• Large body mass occurred in individuals as they became adults

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A scientist finds a site that contains fossils of Orohippus, Mesohippus, and Miohippus.

Identify the species of horse fossils that would be found in the bottommost layer of the rock. Use data from the chart to explain your answer.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

A student is comparing characteristics of three toy cars. Select the words or phrases from each set of options to complete the following sentence based on the data provided in the table. As the (speed / mass) increases, the kinetic energy of the car (increases / decreases / stays the same).

• speed, increases

• speed, stays the same

• mass, increases

• mass, decreases

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1