Science SOL 5.1

A group of students was preparing an activity to determine whether certain materials will float or sink when placed on water. Before the experiment started, one student said, "I think the sponge will float." The statement was -

• a prediction

• a conclusion

• an observation

• a fact

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5.1.a

5.1.a.i

A student set up an experiment to test how much bean plants will grow in soil with salt in it. The student grew 50 plants in one group and 50 plants in the other group.

The only thing that can be different in the two groups is the amount of -

• water given to each plant

• salt in the soil in each plant pot

• soil in each plant pot

• fertilizer given to each plant

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5.1.b

5.1.b.ii

Todd observes that his strawberry plant has grown little green strawberries. Which of these is a prediction Todd might make about his strawberry plant?

• The green berries will ripen into red berries.

• The strawberry plant doesn't have enough water.

• The strawberry plant is growing under an oak tree.

• The green berries are a new type of strawberry.

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5.1

5.1.a.i

5.1.a

According to the picture, which of these is an inference rather than an observation?

• This animal is arching its back.

• This animal has hair.

• This animal is frightened.

• This animal has a tail.

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4.1

4.1.d

4.1.d.i

What state of matter has molecules that bounce around at high speeds and are not close together? (a)  

• Gas

• Solid

• Smoke

• Liquid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

This picture shows an example of what type of energy? (a)  

• mechanical

• electrical

• radiant

• thermal

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

This picture shows an example of what type of energy? (a)  

• radiant

• electrical

• mechanical

• thermal

This picture shows an example of what type of energy? (a)  

• electrical

• mechanical

• radiant

• thermal

This picture shows an example of what type of energy? (Choose the BEST answer.) (a)  

• thermal

• electrical

• mechanical

• radiant

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

In an experiment, Jackson tested to see how the size of rocks affects the amount of dirt that washes away when water flows downhill.

Which variable was manipulated?

• Amount of water

• Type of dirt

• Slope of the hill

• Size of the rocks

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5.1.b

5.1.b.ii