Science Benchmark

Emily slid down a sliding board. Where did Emily have the most potential energy? Kinetic energy?

• Emily had the most potential at the bottom and the most kinetic at the top.

• Emily had the most potential at the bottom and the most kinetic in the middle.

• Emily had the most potential at the top and the most kinetic near the bottom.

• Emily had no potential energy just kinetic during the entire slide ride.

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The total amount of energy in a system

• will stay the same.

• will change depending on its surroundings.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the six forms of energy?

• nuclear

• electrical

• thermal

• conduction

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What is the velocity of a cyclist traveling south over a period of 6 hourse.

• 10 km/h

• 10 km/h south

• 10 mi/hr

• 360 km/h south

What is the main source of energy for the process of photosynthesis?

• Chemical energy

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

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How do human activities impact the carbon cycle?

• They have no impact on the carbon cycle

• They decrease the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• They increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen

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Which of the following best describes the cycling of matter in an ecosystem?

• Matter is created and destroyed

• Matter is recycled and reused

• Matter is only used once

• Matter is constantly lost

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Which of the following is a sign that a chemical reaction has occurred?

• A change in temperature

• A change in shape

• A change in size

• A change in location

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Which of the following best describes the process of photosynthesis?

• Conversion of chemical energy into light energy

• Conversion of light energy into chemical energy

• Conversion of thermal energy into chemical energy

• Conversion of mechanical energy into light energy

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• It absorbs light energy

• It releases oxygen

• It stores glucose

• It transports water

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