SSA Practice

How does removing the books affect the motion of the bookcase?

• The mass is decreased, making the bookcase move faster.

• The gravity is increased, making the bookcase move slower.

• The friction is increased, making the bookcase move slower.

• The mechanical energy is decreased, making the bookcase move faster.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The stem is an important part of many plants. Which of the following is most similar to the role performed by the stem of a plant?

• an anchor holding a boat in place

• a snack company producing energy bars

• a colorful sign attracting people into a store

• an elevator transporting supplies from one floor to another

Which of the following is present in the penta but NOT in the sword fern?

• root growth

• flower production

• ability to reproduce

• ability to make food

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which indicator would not be good as the only indicator when identifying a mineral? 

• Color

• Breaking Pattern

• Specific Gravity

• Hardness

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Fracture or cleavage of a mineral tells you the:

• color

• harness

• temperature

• breakage patter

This rock was formed by lots of fossils that settled on top of each other over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which feature helps an animal hide from other animals?

• looking like a dangerous animal

• being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)

• having sharp claws or a strong shel

• having only a few young and caring for them

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Some plants have small leaves that help them do which of these?

• grow tall

• save water

• make seeds
  make seeds

• fall off in winter

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A nice smell is an adaptation that __________________.

• helps the plant keep water inside the leaves.

• pokes animals that try to eat the plant.

• attracts pollinators to the plant.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

• flowers with bright colors

• sharp thorns

• small seeds

• deep roots

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4