New York State Science Exam

Which element is a noble gas?

• Ag

• Ge

• Cl

• Kr

The illustration below represents balloon A, which has an electrical charge.

Balloon A would be most attracted to which balloon?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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The diagram below represents a beaker of water being heated by a flame. The arrows represent heat transfer occurring in the beaker.

Which process is represented by the arrows in the diagram?

• condensation

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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The diagram below represents energy transformations in a moving electric toy car.<\/p>

Which form of energy is the original source of power for this car?<\/p>

• electrical<\/p>

• mechanical<\/p>

• sound<\/p>

• light<\/p>

The diagram below represents a bar magnet. Six locations, A through F, are labeled on the magnet.

Which two locations on the magnet would have the greatest attractive forces?

• A and F

• B and E

• C and D

• D and F

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but energy can change

• its total mass

• its total volume

• from one form to another

• from one state of matter to another

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The diagram below represents liquid water in a pan on a hot plate. The liquid water is boiling and changing into water vapor. The process of boiling is considered to be a

• chemical change, because a new substance is formed

• chemical change, because a new substance is not formed

• physical change, because a new substance is formed

• physical change, because a new substance is not formed

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Base your answers to questions 41 and 42 on the partial nutrition label below and on your knowledge of science. The label shows some nutritional information for a box of macaroni and cheese. The Calories on a food label indicate the amount of energy the food contains in one serving. Which form of energy is contained in food?

• chemical

• mechanical

• electrical

• light

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Base your answers to questions 41 and 42 on the partial nutrition label below and on your knowledge of science. The label shows some nutritional information for a box of macaroni and cheese. Nutritious food choices have less than 30% of their Calories from fat per serving. The equation used to calculate the percent of Calories from fat is given % Calories from Fat = Calories from Fat/ Calorie x100 What is the percent of Calories from fat in one serving of this macaroni and cheese?

• 14%

• 23%

• 36%

• 44%

If the pattern of growth continues, how many bacteria will be in sample B when six hours have elapsed?

• 32

• 64

• 1024

• 2048