Iowa Tests Science Practice

Based on Figure 2, at which points along the marble track is the potential energy of the marble increasing? Select 2 correct answers

• point 1

• point 2

• point 3

• point 4

• point 5

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

The students determine that the total energy of the marble decreases slightly as the marble travels along the track. Which statement describes the most likely cause of this decrease in total energy?

• Some of the marble's energy is destroyed by the wooden blocks as the marble rolls along the track.

• Some of the marble's energy is transferred to the surface of the track as the marble rolls along the track.

• Some of the marble's energy is transferred to the wooden blocks as the marble rolls along the track.

• Some of the marble's energy is destroyed by the surface of the track as the marble rolls along the track.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Based on the information in the moon phase model, which statement best predicts how the phases of the moon will look as the moon continues its orbits around Earth in the model?

• The moon will become brighter with no dark areas as the moon moves closer to the sun.

• The moon will again appear completely dark and the dark area will decrease in size until the moon is completely bright.

• A dark area will start to appear on the right side of the moon and will slowly increase in size until the moon is completely dark.

• A dark area will start to appear on the left side of the moon and will slowly increase in size until the moon is completely dark.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which plant feature shown in the model allows the shade plants to better convert sunlight during photosynthesis in shaded areas?

• fewer leaves

• vertical leaf position

• larger chloroplasts

• smaller plant cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Which moon phase belongs in box #1?

• Phase W

• Phase X

• Phase Y

• Phase Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which moon phase belongs in box #2?

• Phase W

• Phase X

• Phase Y

• Phase Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The speed of the marble at point L will be _______ as the speed of the marble at point M.

• faster than

• slower than

• the same as

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The speed of the marble at point N will be _______ as the speed of the marble at point M.

• faster than

• slower than

• the same as

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the primary gas found in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Melting ice

• Boiling water

• Burning wood

• Breaking glass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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