New Mexico Assessment of Science Readiness Practice Tests

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

• crust, core, atmosphere

• mantle, crust, atmosphere

• crust, mantle, core

• lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

• Venus

What is an example of a producer in an ecosystem?

• Animals

• Rocks

• Clouds

• Plants

How is energy transferred in a food chain?

• Energy is transferred in a food chain through the consumption of organisms by other organisms.

• Energy is transferred in a food chain through magnetism

• Energy is transferred in a food chain through evaporation

• Energy is transferred in a food chain through photosynthesis

What is the term for the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere?

• weather

• precipitation

• climate

• temperature

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Conduct an experiment

• Analyze data

• Ask a question or identify a problem

What layer of the Earth is made up of tectonic plates?

• mantle

• crust

• lithosphere

• core

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Mars

• Saturn

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• Decomposers contribute to photosynthesis in plants

• Decomposers create energy for the ecosystem

• Decomposers break down dead organisms and organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem.

• Decomposers regulate the population of predators

How do scientists communicate their findings in the scientific method?

• By creating TikTok videos

• By sending letters to other scientists

• By posting on social media platforms

• By publishing in journals, presenting at conferences, sharing data, and collaborating with other researchers.