IB ESS

A set of interrelated parts working together to make a complex whole is called ____.

• the surroundings

• the system

• inputs

• outputs

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

When energy or matter moves from one place to the other AND changes its state (matter) or type (energy), this is called a(n) ____.

• transfer

• transformation

• process

• output

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Chemical energy in the form of sugars moving from a herbivore to a carnivore is an example of a(n) ___.

• transfer

• transformation

• process

• output

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The majority of all systems in nature are ___.

• open systems

• closed systems

• isolated systems

• stores

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which letter represents amplitude? (a)  

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following are characteristics of a good model?

• The model explains how a complex phenomena arises from simpler phenomena.

• The model can compare poorly understood aspects of the real world to a well-understood aspect.

• The model is testable and generates predictions that reflect what is happening in reality.

• All the responses are correct.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

The scientific method forms the basis for making models and the initial steps are:

• Observe the real world, Identify patterns and connections, Identify causes of patterns and connections, Design a model to reflect reality, Test the model.

• Observe the real world, Design a model to reflect reality, Identify patterns and connections, Test the model.

• Design a model to reflect reality, Identify patterns and connections, Identify causes of patterns and connections, Test the model.

• None of these are correct.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Letter E represents a(n) ___.

• output

• input

• process

• store

A fire burning wood (chemical energy) releases light and heat energy. This is an example of a(n) ___.

• transfer

• transformation

• process

• output

How does energy enter an ecosystem?

• sunlight

• soil

• animals

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3