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Science Map Prep

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

Students are given two solid substances and two liquid substances to mix together in different combinations. The data table shows the initial observations and final observations for each combination of substances. Select the substances below where a CHEMICAL reaction occurred when they were combined.

a)

Solid A and Liquid A

b)

Solid A and Liquid B

c)

Solid B and Liquid A

d)

Liquid A and Liquid B

2.

The chart shows some distances between objects in the universe. Identify which order the distances should be placed in, starting with the longest distance away moving to the shortest distance.

a)

1,4,3,2

b)

3,4,2,1

c)

2,4,3,1

d)

4,3,1,2

3.

The map shows how North America looked approximately 100 million years ago. There are five main areas labeled on the map. Identify the main areas of North America on the map where people would expect to find 100-million-year-old sedimentary rocks that contain fossils of microscopic ocean organisms.

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4.

Select two statements that would best explain the change in the horses' body mass over millions of years.

a)

There was an increase in food availability

b)

There was a decrease in food availability

c)

Horses with larger body masses were less likely to survive and reproduce

d)

Horses with larger body masses were more likely to survive and reproduce

e)

Large body mass occurred in individuals as they became adults

5.

A student is comparing characteristics of three toy cars. Select the words or phrases from each set of options to complete the following sentence based on the data provided in the table. As the (speed / mass) increases, the kinetic energy of the car (increases / decreases / stays the same).

a)

speed, increases

b)

speed, stays the same

c)

mass, increases

d)

mass, decreases

6.

Identify two organelles that are present in plant cells that are absent from animal cells.

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7.

Explain why one of the organelles identified in the previous question is not necessary for animal cells to survive.

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8.

Identify two spheres that have the same potential energy. Explain how this can be determined from the diagram.

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9.

Identify two spheres that have unequal potential energy. Identify the sphere which has more potential energy.

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10.

Oil and gas are formed from the remains of microscopic ocean organisms. A student claims that the oil and gas deposits in Missouri are about 100 million years old. Based on the map, decide whether you agree or disagree with the student's claim and then explain your decision.

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11.

Describe the motion of the stone sphere based on the forces shown in the diagram.

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12.

The same sphere is placed on a rough surface, and the same horizontal forces are acting on the sphere. Describe how the motion of the sphere will most likely change when the stone sphere is placed on the rougher surface.

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13.

A scientist finds a site that contains fossils of Orohippus, Mesohippus, and Miohippus.


Identify the species of horse fossils that would be found in the uppermost layer of the rock. Use data from the chart to explain your answer.

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14.

A scientist finds a site that contains fossils of Orohippus, Mesohippus, and Miohippus.


Identify the species of horse fossils that would be found in the bottommost layer of the rock. Use data from the chart to explain your answer.

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15.

A student creates a ball-and-stick model to represent the atomic scale of a substance. Which of these best describes the model?

a)

1 molecule with 10 atoms

b)

1 element with 10 molecules

c)

10 molecules representing 10 elements

d)

10 elements representing 10 molecules

16.

Describe the path of the light as it travels from the air to the pane of clear glass.

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17.

Explain why the students would not see the light travel through the black iron backing.

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18.

Which statement best compares the two waves?

a)

Wave 1 has a higher frequency because it has a longer wavelength than wave 2.

b)

Wave 1 has a higher frequency because it has a higher amplitude than wave 2.

c)

Wave 2 has more energy because it has a higher amplitude than wave 1.

d)

Wave 2 has more energy because it has a higher frequency than wave 1.

19.

Pick a word in each set of options to best describe relationships between interacting parts of the human body. The human body is composed of systems with interacting parts. Organ systems are made of (organs / organelles / tissues), which are composed of specialized cells that work together to form (organs / organelles / tissues). Each cell of the human body contains (organs / organelles / tissues) with a specific function.

a)

organelles, organs, tissues

b)

tissues, organs, organelles

c)

organs, tissues, organelles

20.

Which of the following best describes the process of photosynthesis?

a)

Conversion of light energy into chemical energy

b)

Conversion of chemical energy into light energy

c)

Conversion of thermal energy into chemical energy

d)

Conversion of mechanical energy into light energy

21.

What is the primary function of the mitochondria in cells?

a)

Protein synthesis

b)

Energy production

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Cell division

22.

Which of the following is a chemical change?

a)

Melting of ice

b)

Boiling of water

c)

Rusting of iron

d)

Breaking of glass

23.

In an experiment, which variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable?

a)

Independent variable

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Controlled variable

d)

Extraneous variable

24.

What is the chemical formula for table salt?

a)

NaClNaCl

b)

KClKCl

c)

CaCl2CaCl_2

d)

MgCl2MgCl_2

25.

Which of the following best explains why the sky appears blue?

a)

Reflection of sunlight by the ocean

b)

Absorption of blue light by the atmosphere

c)

Scattering of blue light by air molecules

d)

Emission of blue light by the sun