Pass Review Science

The image shows four locations (A-D) on the island of Japan, which resides on or near four different tectonic plates. Which location and explanation describes where engineers should design buildings that can withstand earthquakes?

• location A; earthquakes occur near plate boundaries

• location B; earthquakes occur far away from mountains

• location C; earthquakes occur along the coast

• location D; earthquakes occur in the middle of continents

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The image shows the emission spectrum measured from a star once a year for three years. Based on the shifts of the spectral lines, how is the star moving with respect to Earth?

• The star is moving toward Earth.

• The star is moving away from Earth.

• Initially, the star moves away and then starts moving toward Earth.

• Initially, the star moves toward and then starts moving away from Earth.

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Fossil evidence shows that Archaeopteryx, an ancient bird-like animal, had many reptile-like features including a long tail with many vertebrae and claws. Which conclusion does the fossil evidence support?

• Birds and reptiles laid eggs.

• Birds and reptiles had similar evolutionary beginnings.

• Birds and reptiles had similar behaviors.

• Birds and reptiles lived at the same time in the ancient past.

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The model shows four different positions (W-Z) of the Moon in its orbit around Earth. Which position(s) of the Moon will cause spring tides on Earth? (remember- straight line, spring tide, springs higher)

• X only

• X and Z

• W and Y

• Y only

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When the solar system was very young, the sun was just being formed and planets had not yet been made. The solar system was mostly gas and dust. Which statement best explains how planets formed in the early solar system?

• Planets formed from magnetism in space that interacted with light from the stars.

• Planets formed from large asteroids that had broken apart.

• Planets formed from small amounts of debris that were attracted together because of gravity.

• Planets formed from molten metal in volcanic eruptions.

Which instrument is used to take an image from outer space that shows the depletion of the ozone layer in Earth’s atmosphere?

• microscope

• planetarium

• satellite

• spectroscope

Scientists find evidence of a large meteor impact on the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. What can the scientists most likely expect to find in the layers of rock that are about the same age as the impact?

• evidence of the mass extinction of many species

• evidence of a gradual change of one species over time

• evidence of a rapid change in one species

• evidence of the stability of many species over time

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Which scientific discovery supports the claim that Earth has changed over time?

• Plants use sunlight to grow and create sugars.

• Oceans cover a majority of the surface of Earth.

• Animals can live in different climates on Earth.

• Rocks found on different mountains are different ages.

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An ocean wave energy device moves up and down with the motion of an ocean wave. The device produces more energy if larger waves move the device.

Which property of waves does the wave energy device use the most?

• amplitude

• frequency

• volume

• wavelength

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The image shows two ways of transmitting signals for television broadcasting. Historically, in aerial transmissions for television, the analog signals were transmitted from a television station tower and received at homes through an antenna. In current satellite transmissions, the signals are digitized and transmitted from the sender to the receiver through a satellite. Why are satellite transmissions used instead of aerial transmissions?

• Only satellite transmissions can work in bad weather.

• Satellite transmissions can serve a much larger area.

• Unlike aerial transmissions, satellite transmissions are a wireless mode of transmission.

• Unlike aerial transmissions, satellite transmissions do not have to pass through the air.