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6th Grade NGSSS Full practice Exam
6th Grade NGSSS Full practice Exam
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1
Which of the following processes relies on the Sun?
all of these
ocean currents
water cycle
wind and weather
2
Based on the information in the chart, which of the following statements is correct?
Troy is heavier than Jada
Jada is shorter than Troy
Jada is heavier than Troy
Troy is shorter than Jada.
3
The Earth's water in all of its forms makes up the _______
biosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
lithosphere
4
If Veronica spins in a circle with compass in hand, force keeps compass' needlepointing north?
a contact force
an electrical force
a gravitational force
a magnetic force
5
How does a scientific theory differ from an idea?
Scientific theories are guesses made by scientists
Scientific theories cannot be revised
Scientific theories are supported by evidence or data.
Scientific theories always develop into laws
6
The broadest classification level for organisms is
kingdom, which includes Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
domain, which includes Animalia, Plantae, and Fungi
kingdom, which includes Animalia, Plantae, and Fungi.
domain, which includes Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
7
When energy is transferred within a closed system...
energy is both lost and gained.
no energy is lost or gained.
some energy is gained.
some energy is lost.
8
Which of the following lists taxonomic levels in order from broadest to most specific?
Kingdom, Genus, Class, Order, Family, Phylum, Species
Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Phylum, Genus, Species
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Kingdom, Genus, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Species
9
Unbalanced force acts on:I. its mass II. its density III. its speed IV. its direction of motion
I, II, and III only
I and II only
III and IV only
I and III only
10
Charlie runs 100 meters in 13 seconds. Which of the following graphs shows Charles' speed?
Z
X
W
Y
11
Which location tends to experience more moderate climates (constant)?
coastal areas
desert areas
mountainous areas
tropical areas
12
For both plant&animal cell:I.cell membrane II.cell wall III.chloroplast IV. cytoplasm V.nucleus
I and V only
I, II, III, IV, and V
I, II, IV, and V only
I, IV, and V only
13
When in the air, body has _______ energy due to height, and has _______ energy due to motion
potential; kinetic
thermal; chemical
chemical; kinetic
thermal; potential
14
An object's speed or direction of motion is changed if a(n) _______ force acts on it.
unbalanced
balanced
electrical
frictional
15
Lisa wants to determine which melts faster, an ice cube or a popsicle. Experimental procedure?
Ice cube & any popsicle, time melting at room temp
Ice cube &orange popsicle time melting at room temp
Ice cube & chocolate popsicle, time melting at room temp
Ice cube = to popsicle & time melting at room temp.
16
Which is an observation that can be made about tiger from picture only?
The tiger is a predator.
The tiger is laying in the grass.
The tiger can run faster than a zebra.
The tiger prefers to eat antelope.
17
Object in picture is Dactyl, a tiny moon that orbits the asteroid Ida. Dactyl orbits Ida due to
electrical energy transferred between the two objects.
small differences in the objects' rocky-iron compositions
the magnetic force field that defines the asteroid belt
the mutual gravitational attraction between the two objects
18
What affects how much gravitational force the objects will exert on each other?
the objects' shapes and colors
the objects' masses and the distance between them
the objects' surface areas and the distance between them
the objects' masses and their surface areas
19
Which of the following statements is true?
The object is moving at a constant speed.
The object has a constant position.
The object is moving with a negative acceleration.
The object is moving with a positive acceleration.
20
During which stage of the water cycle could water return to the Earth as a solid?
accumulation
condensation
transpiration
precipitation
21
In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer located?
troposphere
thermosphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
22
Which of the following is a force that acts at a distance?
magnetism
all of these
gravity
static electricity
23
Most organisms in the Animal kingdom
are heterotrophic and reproduce asexually.
are heterotrophic and reproduce sexually.
are autotrophic and reproduce sexually.
have prokaryotic cells and reproduce asexually.
24
Why does Dr. Martinez need to be careful in recording his experimental procedures?
Procedures recorded not necessary for others do experiment
Recording procedures ensures can be replicated by others
Recording procedures isn't necessary, Martinez likes writing
Martinez only needs to perform experiment once
25
_breaks rock down into sediment _transports sediment to other place, then __, usually in layers
Erosion, Weathering, deposited
Weathering, Erosion, deposited
Weathering, Deposition, eroded
Deposition, Erosion, weathered
26
Which type of graph best represents the data?
Y
X
W
Z
27
Which of the following is true about scientific knowledge?
It cannot be changed under any circumstances
It can be changed as new information becomes available
It can be changed without information that supports change.
It can be changed only if all scientists approve the change.
28
Which of the following shows the correct order of structures?
cells organs tissues systems
cells systems tissues organs
cells tissues systems organs
cells tissues organs systems
29
Which is a landform found in Florida? I. coastlines II. glaciers III. dunes IV. lakes
I, III, and IV only
I and II only
II and IV only
I, II, III, and IV
30
What is the main function of the musculoskeletal system?
to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide gases within the body
to distribute blood and nutrients throughout the body
to break down food into nutrients that the body can use
to support the body and allow movement
31
Cell homeostasis= I. move around. II. take energy from food III. regenerate IV. expel waste
I, II, and IV only
II, III, and IV only
I and II only
II and IV only
32
Slope/wall to keep high water from floods traveling inland & doing damage to lives or property
floodplain
basement
dam
levee
33
What is the function of the cell membrane?
to package proteins in an animal cell
to transport materials throughout a cell
to determine what materials can enter or leave a cell
to contain the genetic information of an organism
34
Which are agents that may infect a human body?I. bacteria II. fungi III. parasites IV. viruses
I, II, and III only
I, III, and IV only
I, II, III, and IV
I and IV only
35
Cells make up biotic, but not abiotic items. Part of cell theory this supports?
All cells come from pre-existing cells.
Everything on Earth is made up of cells
Cells are the basic units of life.
all of these
36
Based on the diagram, which conclusion is most likely to be correct?
Substance A was able to kill two of three bacteria types
Substance B was unable to kill any bacteria
Bacteria 1 likely to appear in substance B after two weeks
Substance D was able to kill all 3 types of bacteria.
37
In which cellular structure is food produced in plants?
chloroplast
nucleus
mitochondrion
vacuole
38
Currents in the ocean are caused by differences in water density. Colder, denser water tends to
rise and flow from east to west
sink and flow from polar regions to the equator
sink and flow from the equator to polar regions
rise and flow from west to east
39
Ramona assesses conditions outside at 8 am Tuesday and then looks up average conditions:
weather; climate
precipitation; convection
convection; precipitation
climate; weather
40
When the land or oceans are heated unevenly, _______ form.
convection currents
solar patterns
ocean waves
heavy fogs
41
An unbalanced force acting on an object
can change object's speed but not its direction.
can change the object's speed, direction, or both
can change object's direction but not its speed.
can change object's speed or direction, but not both.
42
Which of the following questions could be answered through a scientific investigation?
I and IV only
I and III only
I, II, III, and IV
II and III only
43
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
to distribute blood and nutrients throughout the body
to support the body and allow movement
to protect the body from infectious agents
to eliminate waste from the body
44
Evaporation from the surface of the ocean is the main energy source for
tsunamis.
tornadoes.
hurricanes.
waves.
