Reading Tables & Charts Using Science Problems - 2

During a science investigation, a student

determined how objects could be classified.

Based on the properties, which of the

following materials have the same physical

properties as Object B?

• Iron nail

• Salt

• Sand

• Penny

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

The table shows how a student sorted objects

by properties.

Based on the information collected for both

groups, which is the best title for Group 1?

• Objects That Conduct Electricity

• Objects That Make Good Insulators

• Objects That are Magnetic

• Objects That Float

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Two students record the mass of four objects, as shown below.

Which student recorded data with more accuracy? 

• Student 1, because the data shows the unit of measurement

• Student 1, because the measurements are listed from least to greatest

• Student 2, because the information is organized and measurements are labeled

• Student 2, because the objects are listed in alphabetical order

Based on the information in the table, which

substances could be sugar?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 4

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 3

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Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A student makes a table to compare

substances that are soluble in water with

substances that are insoluble in water.

How many substances listed can be classified

as soluble or insoluble?

• 1 soluble, 2 insoluble

• 2 soluble, 1 insoluble

• 3 soluble, 0 insoluble

• 0 soluble, 3 insoluble

Which change is occurring at stage 2 in the

diagram?

• Solid to gas

• Liquid to gas

• Gas to liquid

• Liquid to solid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

On a sunny day, a student leaves a bottle containing partially frozen water on the beach.

What changes will most likely occur after 20 minutes?

• The water in the bottle will freeze.

• Condensation will form on the outside of the bottle.

• The water in the bottle will evaporate completely.

• Heat will cause the plastic bottle to melt.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The chart shows items classified using the property of magnetism.

Based on the information in the chart, which material would NOT be attracted to a magnet?

• Steel nail

• Cast iron skillet

• Plastic milk jug

• Steel screw

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Students ring a bell and observe the sound

from different distances. They rate the

loudness on a scale from 1 to 10, with

1 being the softest and 10 being the loudest.

Which is the variable in this investigation?

• The type of bell used

• The scale from 1-10

• The loudness of the sound

• The distance from the bell to the observer

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Which type of building uses the most energy

of all the building types?

• Education

• Office

• Retail

• Lodging