FCAT Science Review

What is a force?

• a push or pull

• speed or acceleration 

• potential or kinetic energy

• balanced or unbalanced force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

What is the main role of the roots of a plant?

• to hold up the leaves for energy absorption

• to take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen

• to develop into new plants

• to absorb nutrients and water from the soil

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which factor most likely slows down a rolling marble on a concrete surface?

• the pull of gravity on the marble

• the air resistance against the marble

• balanced forces on the marble

• the friction between the marble and the concrete floor

Which of the following is an example of condensation?

• nine inches of snow fall

• water on the blades of grass quickly disappear

• continuous rainfall for three hours

• water appears on the outside of a glass of cold water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best defines science?

• A collection of unchangeable facts about the natural world

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations

• A belief system based on assumptions about the natural world

• A method for proving theories beyond doubt

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is a common method for scientists to communicate their research findings?

• Through artistic performances

• By publishing in scientific journals

• By creating infomercials

• Through political debates

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DOK Level 1: Recall

An unbalanced force causes:

• change in mass

• acceleration

• balanced forces

• change in time

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which forms of energy do the stars found in the Milky Way Galaxy give off?

• light and heat energy

• mechanical and light energy

• chemical and heat energy

• sound and light energy

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What could cause sugar water to no longer be considered a solution?

• filter the sugar water solution

• freeze the sugar water solution

• boil the sugar water solution

• add more sugar than water to the solution

Digestion takes place in the ______.

• liver

• intestines

• heart

• lungs

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3