4/1 Science | Questions of the Day

Connor started creating a diagram to show some of the common characteristics of the planets in our Solar System.

Which characteristic should Connor enter in the empty box of the diagram?

• Made Mostly of Gas

• Has a Rocky Surface

• Revolves around a Star

• Is a Satellite of Another Plane

Keisha wants to show Amy what happens during one Earth day. Keisha holds a small globe representing Earth, and Amy holds a large ball representing the Sun.

What should Keisha do to show Amy what happens during one Earth day?

• Keisha should move the globe in one complete circle around Amy.

• Keisha should move the globe toward Amy and then away from her.

• Keisha should slowly lift the globe above her head and then lower it.

• Keisha should slowly spin the globe one complete time about its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Gwyneth cannot scratch a mineral sample with her fingernail, but she observes that she can scratch the mineral sample with a piece of metal. What physical property of the mineral sample is Gwyneth investigating?

• Cleavage

• Hardness

• Luster

• Streak

There are many different natural resources found in Florida. Which of the following can be described as a renewable resource?

• Limestone

• Oil

• Phosphate

• Water

Earth has a great variety of surface features that are caused by weathering and erosion. Which of the following describes a change due only to weathering?

• Ocean waves washing sand off the beach

• Rivers carrying soil and rocks through valleys

• Wind blowing sand and pebbles off a sand dune

• Tree roots breaking rocks into smaller pieces of rock

A model of the water cycle was made using an aquarium with a glass cover, a container of ice cubes, water, and a lamp.

Which part of the water cycle causes the water droplets to form on the glass cover?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Earth has many types of climate zones. The map below shows the tundra climate zones of the Northern Hemisphere.

Which of the following best describes this type of climate zone?

• It is very hot because it is on the coastline.

• It is very wet because it is below sea level.

• It receives very little snowfall because it is close to the ocean.

• It has very cold temperatures because it is far from the equator.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6