Science FSA

Which best explains why the air near the top of a mountain is cooler than air at the base of a mountain?

• As air pressure decreases, temperature decreases

• As air pressure increases, temperature decreases

• As wind speed decreases, temperature decreases

• As wind speed increases, temperature decreases

• f

• G

• H

• I

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Which rock forms when magma cools?

• igneous

• metamorphic

• molten

• sedimentary

Josh rubs a mineral across a tile, and observes the color of the residue left behind. What property is Josh testing?

• cleavage

• sedimentary

• luster

• streak

How can a glacier cause erosion?

• by washing sand from the shore

• by picking up rock and soil as they slowly move along

• by pulling rocks down a hill

• by carving great canyons in Earth's crust

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The stem is an important part of many plants. Which of the following is the 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 moving supplies from one floor to another 

Jenny measures the outside temperature as 16 degrees Celsius (°C), 61 degrees Fahrenheit (°F). She observes precipitation falling from the clouds in a solid form. What type of precipitation is Jenny most likely observing? 

• Snow

• Sleet

• Hail

• Rain 

Erosion and weathering can both cause changes to the surface of Earth. Which of the following happens only because of erosion and NOT because of weathering? 

• Rocks forming deep underground 

• Rocks become smooth and round 

• Rocks are broken apart into smaller pieces 

• Rocks are moved from one place to another 

Which of the following organism is considered to be an invertebrate?

• A crab

• A turtle 

• A manatee 

• A fish 

Henry is measuring the mass of four different blocks with letters on them. Look at the diagram. Which block has the most mass?

• Block A

• Block B

• Block C

• Block D

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