Act Science Questions

There are ALWAYS three research summary passages on the SCIENCE test.

• True

• False

Where is the Science test on the ACT?

• The first test

• The second test

• The third test

• The fourth test

You should spend the same amount of time on each SCIENCE passage.

• True

• False

Based on Figure 2, when was the current in the circuit flowing counterclockwise?

• 2 msec

• 6 msec

• 10 msec

• 15 msec

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

According to Figure 1, the mass of cheese remaining at 4 hr was closest to which of the following values?

• 140 mg

• 176 mg

• 185 mg

• 190 mg

Based on Table 1, assume that 200 mg of each food is being represented. Water comprises over 100mg of mass for which of the foods?

• Ham only

• Cat food and ham only

• Peanuts and cheese only

• Peanuts, cheese, and ham only

According to this figure, the average relative brightness of the dorsal stripe was 0.25 at an inland distance that was closest to which of the following?

• 20 km

• 40 km

• 60 km

• 80 km

What is the primary purpose of a control group in a scientific experiment?

• To provide a standard for comparison

• To introduce a new variable

• To ensure the experiment is valid

• To eliminate errors

Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Melting ice

• Boiling water

• Burning wood

• Breaking glass

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• Absorb water

• Absorb sunlight

• Release oxygen

• Store energy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6