These high, feathery clouds are associated with fair weather and may indicate that rain or snow is coming. What type of cloud is this?

The parts of an experiment that remain the same to keep it a fair test.

These fluffy, dark gray clouds produce thunderstorms. What type of cloud is this?

The part of the experiment that the scientist chooses to change is the:

Algae and other producers need lots of sunlight. Most ocean algae would be found in the water:

The main difference between ocean water and lake water is that ocean water contains:

The salinity of the Mediterranean Sea is greater than that of the Atlantic Ocean. This means that, compared to the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea is-

When a coin is dropped, it falls to the ground. As the coin falls, it loses potential energy and gains which type of energy?

This statement is what the scientist thinks will happen in the experiment. It is the if/then statement.

Which of these increases as a submarine dives deeper into the ocean?

Which of these is a way the people of Virginia can help restore a natural ecosystem?

This type of cloud is associated with sunny, fair weather. What type of cloud is this?

What decreases as you go deeper into the ocean?

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What would be a good title for the planets in Category A?

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What increases as you go deeper into the ocean?

A change in an object's position is called:

Which of these best describes the Moon?

The force that works against motion is:

A student pushes a box. What is the push most likely to change?

Which part of the ocean floor is the deepest?

To describe motion, a student should use its:

When tectonic plates slide past each other and earthquakes occur, it is called a:

When tectonic plates move toward each other to form mountain ranges, it is called:

I am a rock that forms when lava cools and hardens. What am I?

Which part of the ocean floor has the most animal life?

The surface of the moon is made up of:

Which part of the ocean floor is the flat, deep area of the ocean?

Which zone in the ocean has the least amount of sunlight?

Which part of the ocean floor is an underwater mountain chain and is caused by two tectonic plates moving apart from each other?

I am a rock formed by extreme heat and pressure. What am I?

Does the diagram represent a solid, liquid, or gas?

Which weather events can affect ecosystems?

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Does the diagram represent a solid, liquid, or gas?

Sound travels in ______ waves that vibrate matter, similar to a "SLINKY".

A prism is used to __________ visible light so that all the colors of the rainbow can be seen.

When ice cream is left out of the freezer,

the ice cream changes from a-

Which state of matter does the diagram show?

Which weather phenomenon is described as occurring over warm water and

having winds equal to or greater than 75 mph?

Which type of cloud is being described?

Smooth, gray clouds that cover the entire sky and block out direct sunlight.

Light rain and drizzle are usually associated with this cloud.

Which of the following is an example of radiant energy transforming into chemical energy? Choose 1 correct answer.

Which type of cloud is described as high and feathery and associated with fair weather,

but often indicates that rain or snow will fall within several hours?

When the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun,

which season is the United States experiencing?

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Hint: The United States is in the Northern Hemisphere.

Relationships exist between organisms and their environment.

As the number of predators increases in an area, the number of prey will:

The smallest unit of matter is:

Match the underwater landform with its description:

Where you play at the beach

This simple instrument is used to measure:

Match the underwater landform with its description:

Most marine organisms live here.

Organisms that eat green plants or animals are:

Organisms, such as grass, that use the sun's energy to make food are--

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Usually cumulonimbus clouds are associated with which type of weather?

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Match the underwater landform with the description:

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Flat part of the ocean floor

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Based on the information in the chart, what would be the height of the plant on March 23?

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Organisms, such as fungi, that break down dead plants and animals and use them for food are--

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From the chart shown, you can predict Brazil's population for the year 2000 will-

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Everything an organism does and needs in its environment.

The part that the organism plays in the food web is the organism's-

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The table shows some facts about Venus and Earth. How are the two planets most different?

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If this device was used outside, it would measure-

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Use the description listed below to determine which of these describes earths rotation or its revolution.

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Movement in an orbit

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Match the descriptions to the term which it described:

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all the plants and animals in an area

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Use the description listed below to determine which of these describes earths rotation or its revolution:

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sun is the center of the movement

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Use the description listed below to determine which of these describes earths rotation or its revolution:

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why we have night and day

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Which of these best describes a tornado?

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What is the best tool for measuring air pressure to make weather predictions about an upcoming storm?

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Read the description of the ocean movement determine which type of ocean movement is being described:

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mixes ocean water, causes swells of water to rise , caused by the wind

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Use the description listed below to determine which of these describes earths rotation or its revolution:

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results in one part of earth, being dark, and the other part being lit

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Read the description of the ocean water movement, determine which type of ocean movement is being described:

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causes measurable changes in the levels of ocean water due to the gravitational pull of the moon

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Which tool would be best to measure the high and low temperature for a five days.

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Match the descriptions to the term which is described:

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all the plants, animals and nonliving parts of an area

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Read the description of the ocean water movement determine which type of ocean movement is being described:

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raises temperatures of the ocean water, may affect navigation of ships

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A class wanted to investigate how effective different liquids are on plant growth over six weeks. What would be the independent variable?

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If a population of animals is going to survive, it must be able to:

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Ben conducted an experiment to test the effect of different surfaces on the distance his Hot Wheels car will travel. What would be the independent variable?

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What do all of these planets have common

(Neptune, Jupiter Saturn)

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Select all of the conductors.

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What ingredients are needed for photosynthesis to occur?

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After photosynthesis occurs, what does the plant produce?

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A student wanted to create a closed circuit, but didn’t have any wires. Which of the following materials could he use to create a flow of electricity?

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Which of the following energy sources are renewable?

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The motion of the earth around the sun most affects the-

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If the Earth moved farther away from the sun which of these would probably happen?

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The time between today’s sunrise and tomorrow's sunrise would be about:

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Which type of storm causes the most flooding in areas located near an ocean coastline?

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Photosynthesis is the process in which a _______ makes its own _______.

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The Earth is very different from other planets in the solar system, because it has the most-

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The Chesapeake Bay is important to the larger ocean ecosystem because:

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Which types of air masses are associated with clear skies and light winds?

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Which of the following are true about energy?

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The day-to-day state of the atmosphere in a given area is called-

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Which of the following are used to describe weather?

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Larger, looser, or longer objects tend to have a ________ pitch and ___________frequency.

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Which two phases of the moon are responsible for the highest tidal ranges?

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Which term is being described?

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How fast an object is moving

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Which moon phase is labeled number #4?

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Sound is a form of _________ energy produced and transmitted by vibrating matter.

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Which term is being described?

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An object direction and speed

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Radiant energy that can be seen by the human eye is called-

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Which term is being described?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object

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The image shown shows that light is being-

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__________ energy from the sun impacts earth’s air movement and weather conditions

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Which phase of the moon is labeled #2?

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How does light behave with a mirror?

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How does this instrument produce sound?

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What is most likely to happen to an ecosystem as a result of a hurricane?

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A student created a basic circuit, but the lightbulb would not light.

Select all the reasons why the bulb might not light.

In which medium does sound travel the fastest?

Read the statement and determine which planet is being described:

It is the largest planet in our solar system and contains the giant red spot

Which cloud type indicates a severe storm may occur?

Read the statement and determine if it is describing the earth moon or sun:

a small rocky satellite

Which statement best describes kinetic energy?

Read the statement and determine if it is describing the earth, moon or sun:

about 110 times the diameter of the Earth

Which force opposes motion?

You just checked the barometer and the air pressure has dropped slightly. What else might you expect to observe soon?

What kind of circuit is shown?

Electric lights will not come on, unless their circuit is a-

Which of these is a mixture?

What plant part is most important when making photosynthesis?

In an electromagnet, one way to increase the strength of the magnetic field is to-

All of the organisms of the same species that live in the same place at the same time are-

Many electrical wires are wrapped with a plastic coating because plastic is-

For the native birds and mammals of Virginia to survive, plant life must be conserved.

What do plants provide directly to all animals?

_______ allows the movement of electrical and energy

The process of breaking rocks into sediment is called-

During which phases of the moon do the highest tides occur?

What is an area of land over which surface water flows to a single collection place called?

What is the diagram modeling?

Which of the following best describes the energy transformation of a hairdryer?

Which tools are used to determine the speed of a turtle as it walks along a path?

Wind velocity, or speed, is measured with a-

Early scientists most likely saw a discharge of electricity for the first time when observing a-

A type of mixture in which one substance dissolves in another substance is a-

Which state of matter has a definite volume, but not a definite shape?

A solution is different from a mixture because-

Air pressure is measured with a-

Describe the energy transformation in a vacuum cleaner.

Which state of matter has a definite volume and a definite shape?

The process of moving sediment from one place to another is called-

How would you classify glass?

What part of the ocean floor is the deepest?

To make an electromagnet, a conductor should be coiled around-

Describe the energy transformation in an oven.

Describe the energy transformation in a fan.

Which of these shows how frozen water changes as the temperature of the air increases?

Wind direction is measured with a-

Bits of paper are attracted to the surface of a balloon. What attracts the paper pieces to the balloon?

Which statement about the states of matter is true?

Which is the best tool for measuring the temperature of lake water?

A student made an observation that when he walked across the carpet with his socks, he got shocked. What conclusion is best supported by his observation?

The process of dropping sediment in a new place is called-

What energy transformation would occur when using a lamp?

A student visited a water park and made this observation:

The water on the sidewalk is evaporating

What conclusion can she make?

A student visited a water park and made this observation:

a solar panel is making a plastic fan turn

What conclusion can she make?

A combination of two or more substances that do not lose their identifying characteristics.

You can see all of the ingredients. What is this called:

What could be the result if the population of decomposers in an ecosystem dies out?

Which of these is NOT an effect that a weather event might have on an ecosystem?

Because electricity is moving electrons, electricity is a type of-

In order to make an object move-

If 5 g of ice melted into a liquid, the mass of the liquid will be-