Looking at stars one is red one is orange. Which BEST explains why they are different colors?

The stars have different temperatures.

The water level at the beach changes during the day. What causes the different water levels?

the Moon’s gravitational pull

Which describes the positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during a lunar eclipse?

Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun.

The phase of the moon you see on Earth depends on

how much of the moon’s surface is lit by the sun

Because the moon rotates once for each revolution it makes around Earth,

you never see the far side of the moon

Scientist has a new bone. Biologist has bacteria for new disease.What BEST step should be taken

make designs to test their theories, hypotheses, or ideas

It was thought diseases appeared. The microscope showed small organisms. What does this suggest

Scientific knowledge changes over time based on evidence.

A phys. property of a star is apparent magnitude. Which is used to determine apparent magnitude

the distance the star is from Earth

A researcher found shark fossils on a mountain. This evidence suggests what about this region?

It was once covered by an ocean.

The density of the Earth’s crust is

less than the density of both the outer core and the mantle.

We have a list of examples of weathering. Which of the following should on the list?

A windstorm scratches the surface of a rock with sand.

Which of the following statements describes the climate of an area?

The average temperature from 1930-1996 was 23°C (74°F).

Which of the following is an example of a correctly written, testable hypothesis?

If owls find mice then its because they have great hearing

Which of the following is an example of an interaction between the cryosphere and hydrosphere?

release of fresh water into ocean water as icebergs melt

Light from stars are seen on Earth. There is a time delay of seeing it. Which BEST explains why

Stars are light-years away so light takes time to reach us.

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1
What season is it in FL when the Northern Hemisphere tilts away fromthe Sun as much as possible
fall
winter
spring
summer
2
Looking at stars one is red one is orange. Which BEST explains why they are different colors?
the stars are in different galaxies.
The stars are different distances away.
The stars have different numbers of planets orbiting them.
The stars have different temperatures.
3
The water level at the beach changes during the day. What causes the different water levels?
Earth’s magnetic field
Earth’s revolution
the Moon’s gravitational pull
the Moon’s rotation
4
Which describes the positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during a lunar eclipse?
The Moon passes between Earth and the Sun.
The Sun and the Moon pass Earth at the same time.
Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun.
The Sun passes between Earth and the Moon.
5
The phase of the moon you see on Earth depends on
where you are on the Earth’s surface
how much of the moon’s surface is lit by the sun
how much of the sunlit side of the moon faces Earth
whether an eclipse is occurring
6
Because the moon rotates once for each revolution it makes around Earth,
a different side of the moon faces Earth each day
you never see the far side of the moon
You see some phases more than others
far side of the moon only visible during the full moon phase
7
What type of weathering relates to the freezethaw cycle, wind, rain, running water and sunlight
physical/mechanical weathering
long-term weathering
chemical weathering
organic weathering
8
The type of rock that is formed because of great heat and pressure upon an existing rock is
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
magma
9
Scientist has a new bone. Biologist has bacteria for new disease.What BEST step should be taken
assume the ideas are correct, comm. them to other scientists
make designs to test their theories, hypotheses, or ideas
argue the ideas to convince others to accept their ideas
draw conclusions about their discoveries and publish them
10
It was thought diseases appeared. The microscope showed small organisms. What does this suggest
Technology allows scientific knowledge to stop changing
Scientific knowledge changes over time based on evidence.
They should disregard earlier discoveries; and make new ones
Scientific knowledge should not be valid;it changes too much
11
Which evidence was NOT used by Alfred Wegener to support his continental drift hypothesis?
evidence from climate
evidence from landforms
evidence from human remains
evidence from fossils
12
A phys. property of a star is apparent magnitude. Which is used to determine apparent magnitude
A. the constellation the star is in
the number of prominences the star makes
the distance the star is from Earth
the number of times the star rotates
13
A researcher found shark fossils on a mountain. This evidence suggests what about this region?
It was once near a freshwater lake.
It was once part of a riverbed.
It was once below a waterfall.
It was once covered by an ocean.
14
Planets have unique features similarities. Which characteristics is MOST similar among them?
shape of orbit
chemical composition
mass
number of satellites
15
The density of the Earth’s crust is
less than the density of both the outer core and the mantle.
greater than the density of both the outer core and mantle.
less than the outer core, but greater than the mantle.
greater than the outer core, but less the mantle.
16
The lifetime of a star depends on its
apparent brightness
temperature
absolute brightness
mass
17
We have a list of examples of weathering. Which of the following should on the list?
A landslide moves rocks down the side of a mountain.
A windstorm scratches the surface of a rock with sand.
A sudden flood transports pebbles into a river.
A rainstorm washes away soil from a garden.
18
Which two spheres are interacting if a lightning strike were to start a forest fire?
biosphere and hydrosphere
atmosphere and biosphere
atmosphere and geosphere
hydrosphere and biosphere
19
The shoreline follows a pattern of receding and advancing. What causes the shoreline to do that
tides
water cycle
erosion and deposition
chemical weathering
20
Which of the following statements describes the climate of an area?
The high temperature on September 4, 2009, was 32°C (89°F).
There should be heavy rains tomorrow morning.
The rains next week are expected to cause some flooding.
The average temperature from 1930-1996 was 23°C (74°F).
21
Which of the following is an example of a correctly written, testable hypothesis?
Taste this new health food and see if it makes you stronger.
If leaves are added to a compost, fertilizer isn't needed
If dogs do not eat Brand A, then they wont grow properly.
If owls find mice then its because they have great hearing
22
What causes objects in the Solar System to move in regular and predictable patterns?
gravitational forces
frictional forces
electrical forces
nuclear forces
23
What is believed to be the center of the Solar System in the geocentric model of the universe?
Moon
Earth
Jupiter
Sun
24
Which of the following is an example of an interaction between the cryosphere and hydrosphere?
release of large amounts of salt from icebergs in the ocean
evaporation of water from oceans at the equator
release of fresh water into ocean water as icebergs melt
decomposition of organic matter at the bottom of oceans
25
Where do metamorphic rocks most likely come from?
a volcano
the bottom of a river
deep underground
a coral reef
26
Rising warm air transports thermal energy by
convection
condensation
radiation
conduction
27
Light from stars are seen on Earth. There is a time delay of seeing it. Which BEST explains why
Stars twinkle, so they give off light at regular intervals.
Stars are light-years away so light takes time to reach us.
The stars’ light is not bright enough to reach Earth at once
Earth atmosphere is too thick for light to reach the surface
28
In a model a tennis ball is Earth. Why would a marble be good to represent Mercury in the model
Mercury is smaller than Earth.
Mercury is hotter than Earth.
Mercury is colder than Earth.
Mercury is more reflective than Earth

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