2nd Grade Science Prerequisite

Thomas made a poster to show how soil is formed, but he is missing something. He left space for it. What is missing?

• organisms

• cars

• bottles

• thunder

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

• Both jars are completely empty.

• Jar 1 will have more water than jar 2

• Jar 2 will have more water than Jar 1

• BOth jars will have the same amount of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Randall's teacher asked her to collect rocks and then describe them. Which of the following is most likely true about Randall's rock collection?

• The rocks were all the same size, color, and shape.

• THe rocks were all the same size, but different colors and shapes.

• THe rocks were all the same color and shape, but were different sizes.

• The rocks were all different shapes, sizes, and colors.

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.2-PS1-2

Soil is made up of bits of rock and

• fossil fuels

• plant and animal remains

• iron ore

• salt water

The students need to test the soil to classify it. Which is a test they would NOT need to do to the soil?

• Pour water into the soil and measure how much water drips back out.

• Plant seeds and observe to see if they grow into plants.

• heat the soil and observe if it gets hard.

• View the soil to observe the color and touch the soil to determine its texture.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The Jones family is planning a trip to see the color of the leaves change in New York State. During which season should they plan to go?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn or Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The sun was shining through the window all day. When Ms. Mason touches the water in the jars, how will it most likely feel?

• The water will feel cold.

• The water will feel slimy.

• The water will feel warm.

• The water will feel hard.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Linda was at the beach. When she started walking to the water, the sand was so hot she had to put on her sandals. Why was the sand so hot?

• The heat came up from under the sand.

• The sun was shining very brightly.

• The ocean waves were very hot.

• The wind blew hot air.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Lovelie told Maddie that air is all around us and air can move. How can Maggie investigate moving air?

• She can try to fly a kite in the wind.

• She can bounce a ball on the ground.

• She can clean up water with a paper towel.

• She can observe a plant growing.

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

The weatherman said it is going to rain all week and there would be lightning strikes. Martin told his family they need a plan for this severe weather. Why does the family need a plan?

• Rainy days are fun and they need to pick the games they will play.

• Severe weather can cause harm to living things.

• Sever weather is peaceful for living things.

• Rain provides water for plants and animals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2