Reporting Category 3 Assessment - Earth and Space

A student’s family dug a deep hole in the yard to plant a tree. They notice that the soil appears to be layered. They draw the following diagram of the soil. The top layer is most likely made of —

• wet sand and sticky clay

• small pieces of rock and decaying organisms

• rough gravel and smooth pebbles

• solid bedrock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A class is surprised when books on the shelves begin to shake and pencils fall off desks. Just as quickly as the shaking begins, it stops. What must have happened?

• Blizzard

• Thunderstorm

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

A table is made from hardwood. Which characteristic is LEAST important when choosing a natural resource for building a table?

• Sturdiness

• Cost

• Availability

• Color

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

A student observes the weather and draws the picture below to illustrate weather conditions. By observing the picture, one can conclude that the weather is —

• cloudy and hot

• sunny and windy

• cloudy and rainy

• warm and sunny

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A teacher asks students to design an investigation to test how the air temperature is affected by sunlight. What would be the best investigation to test this concept? 3.2(A)

• Measure and record temperatures throughout the day in the classroom

• Measure and record temperature readings throughout the day in the same area outside

• Measure and record outside and inside temperatures in the morning

• Measure and record outside and inside temperatures in the afternoon

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The model shows the relationship of the sun, Earth, and moon. What can be inferred from observing the model?

• The moon stays in one place as Earth orbits the sun.

• The moon travels around Earth as Earth orbits the sun.

• The sun travels around Earth as the moon orbits the sun.

• Earth orbits the moon as the sun stays in one place.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The solar system includes the sun, eight planets, and other objects such as asteroids and comets. What is the center of our solar system?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Moon

• Not here

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Plants grow best in soil containing large amounts of decomposing plants and animals. Which soil type would most likely contain the greatest amount of decomposing plants and animals?

• Clay

• Loam

• Gravel

• Sand

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A team of scientists observes the results of a recent landslide. The scientists want to measure the length and width of the scarp. What tool should scientists use to measure the scarp?

• A Yardstick

• B Graduated cylinder

• C Meter stick

• D Metric ruler

Fabric is tested to determine its purpose for being worn. Scientists test firefighter equipment to make sure it is made of fabric that will withstand the hazards faced by a firefighter. Which would be a safety issue related to the tests scientists perform?

• Testing to see if the fabric is waterproof by putting a drop of water on it

• Testing the fabric’s ability to resist heat

• Testing the fabric’s strength and durability by pulling on it

• Testing the fabric’s transparency by shining a light on it

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3