Florida Science

Lilly lets go of the ball she is holding in her hands. It falls to the ground. What is the best reason why the ball will fall to the ground?

• It is heavy.

• It is round.

• It is pushed by air.

• It is pulled by gravity.

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Which of the following statements best describes things that give off light?

• Things that make light are also heavy.

• Things that make light also make heat.

• Things that make light also make sounds.

• Things that make light also make a lot of movement.

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A plant uses the Sun to do which of the following?

• A. produce water

• B. make food for itself

• C. grow up through the soil

• D. break down things it does not need

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Light strikes the shiny surface of a mirror. What happens to the light?

• A. It is reflected.

• B. It is scattered.

• C. It is absorbed.

• D. It is refracted.

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What is the primary source of energy that powers the water cycle in Florida?

• Wind

• Geothermal heat

• The Sun

• Electricity

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source commonly used in Florida?

• Coal

• Solar power

• Natural gas

• Nuclear power

What role do mangroves play in Florida's coastal ecosystem?

• They provide habitats for marine life.

• They increase coastal erosion.

• They are the primary source of food for land animals.

• They decrease water quality.

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What is the main role of a plant's leaves?

• to support the plant

• to produce another plant

• to grow fruit for the plant

• to make food for the plant

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What type of energy can you see when you turn on a lamp?

• A. light energy

• B. heat energy

• C. electrical energy

• D. mechanical energy

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Kelly placed a glass of water on the counter near a window. The Sun was shining through the window during most of the day. Three days later, Kelly noticed there was less water in the glass than on the first day. What most likely happened to the water?

• The water froze in the glass.

• The water boiled out of the glass.

• The water condensed on the glass.

• The water evaporated from the glass.

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