MOY Benchmark Review 4

Which of the following best illustrates how air fills a balloon?

• Air particles are visible and can be counted.

• Air particles are too small to be seen but fill the space inside the balloon.

• Air particles are large and take up most of the space in the balloon.

• Air particles are solid and do not move.

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How does light travel?

• In a zigzag pattern

• In a straight line

• In a circular motion

• Randomly

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Which of the following demonstrates how light can be refracted?

• Light passing through a glass of water and bending

• Light bouncing off a mirror

• Light being absorbed by a black surface

• Light traveling through air without changing direction

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What landform is created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

• Canyon

• Delta

• Sand dune

• Mountain

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How can wind contribute to the formation of sand dunes?

• By eroding rocks into smaller particles

• By depositing sand particles in a new location

• By melting ice into water

• By causing earthquakes

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Which structure helps a cactus survive in a desert environment?

• Broad leaves

• Thick stem

• Shallow roots

• Thin bark

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How do the webbed feet of a duck help it survive in its environment?

• By allowing it to fly faster

• By helping it swim efficiently

• By enabling it to climb trees

• By making it run faster

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What is an example of an instinctual behavioral trait?

• A dog learning to fetch a ball

• A cat using a litter box

• Turtle hatchlings returning to the sea

• A bird building a nest

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How does hunting in packs increase the survival chances of orcas?

• It allows them to cover more territory.

• It helps them catch larger prey.

• It makes them less visible to prey.

• It reduces competition among them.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

• It is absorbed.

• It is refracted.

• It is reflected.

• It is scattered.

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