Making Predictions

Morgan put a flowering plant on her kitchen table. How would the flowers respond to the light coming through the window?

• The flowers would begin to wilt.

• The flowers would change color.

• The flowers would lean toward the window.

• The flowers would open facing away from the window.

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Morgan uses balloons to investigate static electricity. Which of the following best explains what will happen when she brings two positively charged balloons close to each other?

• The balloons will move apart.

• One balloon will lose its charge.

• The balloons will come together.

• One balloon will gain a negative charge.

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• f

• G

• H

• I

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• A

• B

• C

• D

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Mosquitoes must lay their eggs in standing water. What would most likely happen to the mosquito population in an ecosystem that experienced less rainfall than usual?

• The mosquito population would disappear altogether.

• The mosquito population would increase in size.

• The mosquito population would decrease in size.

• The mosquito population would not experience any changes.

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When pushed with the same amount of force across a desk, which toy car would most likely travel the fastest?

• a car weighing 25 grams

• a car weighing 20 grams

• a car weighing 15 grams

• a care weighing 30 grams

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Look at the thermometer above. What type of precipitation is MOST LIKELY at this temperature?

• hail

• rain

• sleet

• snow

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Which of the following best describes how a scientist might make a prediction about the growth of a plant species in a new environment?

• By observing the plant's growth in its native environment

• By analyzing the soil composition of the new environment

• By comparing the climate of the new environment to the plant's native habitat

• By conducting a genetic analysis of the plant species

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A researcher is studying the effect of temperature on the solubility of a salt in water. What prediction might the researcher make based on the hypothesis that solubility increases with temperature?

• The salt will dissolve faster in cold water

• The salt will dissolve faster in hot water

• The salt will not dissolve at all

• The salt will dissolve at the same rate regardless of temperature

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In an experiment to test the effect of light on photosynthesis, what prediction could be made if the hypothesis is that increased light intensity boosts photosynthesis?

• Photosynthesis will decrease as light intensity increases

• Photosynthesis will remain constant regardless of light intensity

• Photosynthesis will increase as light intensity increases

• Photosynthesis will stop at high light intensities

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