Science FSA Review

Andrea discovered that using a gas that has a lower density than air in a balloon will result in the balloon rising. She used hydrogen in a controlled environment to fill a balloon. The balloon rose. Helium also has a lower density than air. What will happen to a helium filled balloon?

• It will burst.

• It will stay on the ground.

• It will fall to the ground.

• It will rise.

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There are many different natural resources found in Florida. Which of the following can be described as a renewable resource?

• Limestone

• Oil

• Phosphate

• Water

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Mikey uses a bowling ball to demonstrate how energy can cause changes. Which of the following actions would NOT demonstrate a change caused by Mikey applying energy to the ball?

• He holds the bowling ball in both hands.

• He spins the bowling ball with one hand.

• He rolls the bowling ball across the floor.

• He lifts the bowling ball to place it on the shelf.

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Angelika made the following observations.

1. The petals of red roses are softer than the petals of yellow roses.

2. The song of a mockingbird is prettier than the song of a cardinal.

3. Orange blossoms give off a sweeter smell than gardenia flowers.

4. Sunflowers with larger petals attract more bees than sunflowers with smaller petals.

Which of Angelika’s observations is scientifically testable?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Placing which of the following objects at point X will cause the bar magnet to move away from point X?

• An iron nail

• An aluminum can

• The north end of another bar magnet

• The south end of another bar magnet

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Sarah wants to collect 20 milliliters (mL) of water from a forest stream so she can observe the tiny organisms that live in the water. Which would be the best tool for measuring exactly 20 mL of water?

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Olivia’s school rings a bell to alert students that it is time to start class. When the bell rings, it vibrates. The use of vibrations to send messages is an example of which type of energy?

• Chemical

• Heat

• Light

• Sound

Some plants have thick and waxy layers on top of their leaves. This reduces water loss from evaporation. Where would a plant without waxy leaves grow successfully?

• Where it is very cold at night

• Where it is very hot during the day

• Where there is plenty of water available

• Where there is very little water available

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Karl read a science fiction story in which a woman traveled to a planet in another galaxy. He knows that travel to other galaxies is not yet possible. Which of the following is the MAIN reason why humans are not able to travel to other galaxies?

• Planets in other galaxies are too far away.

• Planets in other galaxies do not have gravity.

• Planets in other galaxies are too cold for humans.

• Planets in other galaxies have no solid landing surfaces.

What determines the shapes of these different types of cells?

• The age of the animal

• What the animal eats for food

• The function of the animal cell

• Whether the animal is male or female

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