Unit 1 assessment

Lesly uses this tool to measure temperature in degrees Celsius. Which temperature would Lesly record?

• 20 °C

• 27 °C

• 30 °C

• 40 °C

Which statement describes a gas?

• It has a definite shape.

• It has a definite volume.

• It keeps its shape as it flows.

• It takes up all the space in a container.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Angel discovers a lost lego piece. It is small, hard, and rectangular. What will happen to its shape when he puts it in a box with other pieces?

• It is solid, so its volume will change.

• It is solid, so it will keep the same shape.

• It is solid, so it will change state as it is placed in the box.

• It is solid, so it will become more like the shape of the box.

What is the correct order of state changes for the ice cube?

• Solid -> Liquid -> Gas

• Gas -> Liquid -> Solid

• Liquid -> Solid -> Gas

• Solid -> Gas -> Liquid

Henry, Nora, and Mason are participating in a school competition to build the tallest tower. Which material and justification should they use to decide how to build their tower?

• They should use legos because they have different colors

• They should use cotton balls because they are soft

• They should use blocks because they are solid

• They should use paper clips because they are metal

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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An ice cube is placed in a pan. The pan is placed over an open flame. Which change will MOST likely happen over time?

• The ice changes to a gas then a liquid
• The ice changes to a gas and then back to a solid
• The ice changes to a liquid then to a gas.
• The ice changes to a liquid and back to a solid. 

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Mrs. Gallenbeck wanted to learn how water changes state. Her investigation is shown in the picture.

What will happen?

• It will melt.

• It will freeze.

• It will condense.

• It will evaporate.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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