Oklahoma Science Test

Using the dates from the table, what are the likely dates of the next 1st quarter Moon appearing?

• December 6, January 7, February 8, March 10

• December 17, January 15, February 16, March 17

• January 2, February 1, March 2, April 3

• December 24, January 23, February 23, March 24

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Based on the information above, how do radio waves compare to visible light waves on the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Visible light waves have longer wavelengths and more energy than radio waves.

• Visible light waves have shorter wavelengths and more energy than radio waves.

• Visible light waves have longer wavelengths and less energy than radio waves.

• Visible light waves have shorter wavelengths and less energy than radio waves.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which statement best describes the sun?

• Located in a spiral arm of a disc-shaped of stars

• Many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star

• Main sequence, medium-sized star with a yellow color

• all of the above

A student created a model of convection using a beaker, water, and food coloring.

The model did NOT demonstrate convection as the student had intended. The model could be improved to best demonstrate and model convection by adding a -

• light source

• heat source

• second food coloring

• wind source

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Energy from the Sun is transferred from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere, resulting in atmospheric convection currents that produce winds. How do physical properties of air contribute to convection currents?

• The warmer air sinks because it is more dense than cooler air

• The warmer air rises because it is more dense than cooler air.

• The warmer air sinks because it is less dense than cooler air.

• The warmer air rises because it is less dense than cooler air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following statements best describes the role of oceans in the formation of hurricanes?

• Warm air masses over equatorial regions rise more quickly than air masses over polar regions

• Warm, moist air above warm, tropical waters provides the energy that drives storm systems

• Cool air masses over polar regions are more dense than air masses over equatorial regions

• Cool, dry air above cool, tropical ocean waters provides the energy that drives storm systems

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The term El Niño in meteorology describes a prolonged warming period in the Pacific Ocean near the equator. The increase in surface temperature caused by El Niño can last up to two years.

What is the most likely effect of El Niño conditions?

• A decrease in severe storms originating from the Pacific Ocean

• An increase in hurricanes originating from the Pacific Ocean

• A decrease in precipitation along Pacific coastal regions

• An increase in stationary fronts developing along Pacific coastal regions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the main cause of global convection currents?

• Deforestation

• Uneven heating of the Earth by the Sun

• the greenhouse effect

• The increase in the number of cities

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The diagram below models the movement of two tectonic plates. What is occurring as a result of the plate collision?

• A mid-ocean ridge is forming

• Subduction is occurring because oceanic crust in denser than continental crust.

• A divergent boundary is forming.

• A transform boundary is forming due to two plates sliding past one another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The diagram below models two continental plates. Which type of continental plate movement formed the mountains modeled in the above diagram?

• Divergent

• transform

• convergent

• subduction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3