Benchmark B Practice

Choose the answer that correctly describes the sound waves shown in the diagrams below.

• The sound produced by Wave A is louder than the sound produced by Wave B.

• The sound produced by Wave A is quieter than the sound produced by Wave A.

• The sound produced by Wave A has a lower pitch than the sound produced by Wave B.

• The sound produced by Wave A has a higher pitch than the sound produced by Wave B.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The diagram shows a model of the solar system. Which of the following could the model be used to determine?

• which planet is largest

• which planet has the longest day

• which planet moves fastest in its orbit

• which planet likely has the longest year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Why must two astronauts working outside the station also use radios to hear each other, even if they are very close together?

• It is noisy in orbit.

• Sound travels too slowly in space.

• Conditions in space distort sounds, making them difficult to recognize.

• Speech requires sound, which must travel through matter such as air or water, and there is no such matter in space.

Ellen wants to warm up her garden soil in early spring by covering it with some kind of paper. Which choice is likely to provide the most heat for her soil?

• green paper that lets grass grow through it

• dark paper to absorb heat from the sunlight

• white paper to absorb heat from the sunlight

• shiny paper to keep the heat in the soil

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Robert wants to stay cool on a hot summer day. Which of the following is true?

• Wearing black will reflect light from the sun and keep Robert cool.

• Wearing white will reflect light from the sun and keep Robert cool.

• Wearing black will absorb light from the sun and keep Robert cool.

• Wearing white will absorb light from the sun and keep Robert cool.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

The model below shows the solar system. Which statement about the model is true?

• It accurately shows the lack of empty space in the solar system.

• The sun is actually smaller than the planets in the solar system.

• The sizes of the planets in relation to each other are accurately represented in the model.

• The sun is bigger than any of the planets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following is shown in the model?

• a. a solar eclipse

• b. a lunar eclipse

• c. winter solstice

• d. summer solstice

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which characteristic of a sound wave is a measure of the energy that it carries? Select the statement that best describes this characteristic.

• When there is more energy, there are more waves.

• When there is less energy, there are fewer waves.

• The wavelength is a measure of the energy of the sound wave.

• The greater the energy, the greater the amplitude of the sound wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Describe the sequence of events that occurred before you heard the bang of the book on the table. Arrange the statements in the correct order of events.

• Energy is transferred by air molecules as a sound wave.

• Book hits table, transferring some of its energy to sound energy.

• Person transfers energy to book by lifting it.

• Sound wave causes eardrum to move in and out, causing brain to perceive sound.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

How often does the shape of the moon that we see change?

• Every few days

• Every week

• Every month

• Every few months

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1