Air Test Science

Warm air rising in the atmosphere is an example of heat being transferred by ... (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2017)

• absorption

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

The top and bottom of each container below are labeled. Which model best represents the arrangement of gas molecules inside a sealed container as viewed from the side? (NYS 8th Science Test 2013)

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• 4

Heat transfer by conduction occurs when molecules ... (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2015)

• flow as currents through liquids

• form waves that travel through space

• become less dense and rise

• collide with other molecules

Which process transfers heat when particles collide in a solid? (NYS 8th Science Test 2014)

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

• evaporation

The Earth's main source of radiation is ...

• the moon

• the sun

• the oceans

• the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The movement of the liquid in a thermometer shows changes in temperature. An increase in temperature indicates the molecules in the liquid. (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2019)

• moved slower and closer together

• moved faster and spread farther apart

• contracted in size when heated

• expanded in size when heated

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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• The chemical energy in the fuel-air mixture is converted to thermal energy, which is then converted to mechanical energy.

• The mechanical energy in the fuel-air mixture is converted to electrical energy, which is then converted to thermal energy.

• The electrical energy in the fuel-air mixture is converted to mechanical energy, which is then converted to thermal energy.

• The thermal energy in the fuel-air mixture is converted to electrical energy, which is then converted to mechanical energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

• Position 1, because the Western Hemisphere is facing the sun

• Position 2, because the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun

• Position 3, because Earth is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit

• Position 4, because Earth is traveling at its fastest rate in its orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A car initially traveling at 8.0 meters per second doubles its speed while traveling in a northeast direction. Students used a table to record the initial and final conditions for speed and velocity. Which table is correct?

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