Science State Test Oklahoma

Quiz
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
+9
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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36 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student created a model of convection using a beaker, water, and food coloring.
The model did NOT demonstrate convection as the student had intended. The model could be improved to best demonstrate and model convection by adding a -
light source
heat source
second food coloring
wind source
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Energy from the Sun is transferred from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere, resulting in atmospheric convection currents that produce winds. How do physical properties of air contribute to convection currents?
The warmer air sinks because it is more dense than cooler air
The warmer air rises because it is more dense than cooler air.
The warmer air sinks because it is less dense than cooler air.
The warmer air rises because it is less dense than cooler air.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the weather map below is from today's forecast, which city is most likely to see its temperatures rise tomorrow?
Chicago
Houston
Denver
Memphis
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When watching the local meteorologist on television or looking at a weather map online, there are often maps with an "L", as seen below. The "L" represents an area of low atmospheric pressure on the surface of the Earth. What is most likely occurring in the atmosphere in the area located at the "L" on the map above?
The air is descending at this location causing clear skies.
The air is descending at this location causing cloudy skies.
The air is rising at this location causing clear skies.
The air is rising at this location causing cloudy skies
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements best describes the role of oceans in the formation of hurricanes?
Warm air masses over equatorial regions rise more quickly than air masses over polar regions
Warm, moist air above warm, tropical waters provides the energy that drives storm systems
Cool air masses over polar regions are more dense than air masses over equatorial regions
Cool, dry air above cool, tropical ocean waters provides the energy that drives storm systems
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The term El Niño in meteorology describes a prolonged warming period in the Pacific Ocean near the equator. The increase in surface temperature caused by El Niño can last up to two years.
What is the most likely effect of El Niño conditions?
A decrease in severe storms originating from the Pacific Ocean
An increase in hurricanes originating from the Pacific Ocean
A decrease in precipitation along Pacific coastal regions
An increase in stationary fronts developing along Pacific coastal regions
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main cause of global convection currents?
Deforestation
Uneven heating of the Earth by the Sun
the greenhouse effect
The increase in the number of cities
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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