Science NWEA Review

What is the force that opposes the motion of objects sliding against each other?

• friction

• velocity

• inertia

• gravity

What is the process by which a gas turns into a liquid?

• Condensation

• Solidification

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

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What is the unit used to measure force?

• newton

• second

• meter

• kilogram

What step in the water cycle occurs when a water turns into water vapor?

• condensation

• precipitation

• evaporation

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What is the difference in air pressure at the peak of a mountain versus the base of the mountain?

• Air pressure is greater at the base of the mountain.

• The Air pressure depends on the weather.

• Air pressure is lower at the base of the mountain.

Choose the correct steps a scientist follows to predict a hurricane.

• Scientists take information from satellites above Earth's surface to predict the path of hurricanes.

• Scientists use weather instruments to collect data and create a digital model of the hurricane's path.

• Scientists use special planes to fly into the eye of the hurricane.

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What tool do scientists use to study wind speeds inside a thunderstorm to learn about a tornado?

• Fujita Scale

• Doppler Radar

• Space Satellites

Igneous Rock forms ...

• by heat and pressure warping a rock.

• by magma.

• by earthquakes.

The cause of a rock breaking due to frozen water is an example of...

• soil formation.

• erosion.

• weathering.

A plate moving along a fault often causes...

• an earthquake.

• a tornado.

• a hurricane.

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