TCBOE Science 6 Post 2 Practice Test

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6th Grade
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Bethany Jill Weldon Thomas
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which most likely forms when stratus clouds touch the ground?
fog
rain
snow
hail
Answer explanation
When stratus clouds touch the ground, they create a thick layer of moisture, resulting in fog. Unlike rain, snow, or hail, fog is a cloud that forms at ground level, making it the most likely outcome in this scenario.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If cumulonimbus clouds are in the sky, which type of weather is most likely expected?
fog
rain
snow
clear
Answer explanation
Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms and heavy precipitation. Therefore, when these clouds are present, rain is the most likely weather condition expected.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The average rainfall in Nevada is about 7 inches per year. The most likely reason for the low amount of rainfall is the
high elevations of deserts.
location north of the equator.
lack of moisture in the air.
great distance from the ocean.
Answer explanation
The low rainfall in Nevada is primarily due to the lack of moisture in the air. This arid environment limits precipitation, making it a desert region despite its high elevation.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student in northern Ohio lost a balloon in a storm. Toward which state would the balloon most likely travel?
Michigan
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Answer explanation
The balloon, released in northern Ohio, would likely be carried eastward by prevailing winds, making Pennsylvania the most probable destination compared to the other states listed.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation are all processes which occur in the
water cycle.
energy cycle.
carbon cycle.
nitrogen cycle.
Answer explanation
Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation are key processes in the water cycle, which describes how water moves through the environment. The other cycles listed do not involve these specific processes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement correctly describes part of the carbon cycle?
The amount of carbon in the soil increases when plants decay.
The amount of carbon in the ocean decreases when fossil fuels are burned.
The amount of carbon in the atmosphere decreases when igneous rocks form.
The amount of carbon in the atmosphere increases when photosynthesis occurs.
Answer explanation
The correct statement is that the amount of carbon in the soil increases when plants decay. This process releases carbon stored in plant material back into the soil, enriching it.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
7.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the data, Minnesota had the most tornadoes in the _______________, and the lowest number of tornadoes in the __________________.
Answer explanation
According to the data, Minnesota had the most tornadoes in the Summer, as this season typically sees higher tornado activity. Conversely, the lowest number of tornadoes occurred in the Fall, which generally has fewer tornado occurrences.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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