Patterns

Mrs. Vega wanted to draw a food web of a pond ecosystem. The table shows some of the organisms and what they eat.

In order to draw the food web correctly, which TWO organisms should have two arrows pointing toward them?

• the algae

• the sunfish

• the minnows

• the snapping turtles

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which organism can make its own food?

• rabbit

• daisy

• mushroom

• earthworm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which letter on the diagram below labels the movement that is part of the reason for the seasons on Earth?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Shown below are phases of the lunar phase cycle, starting with the new Moon. Which Moon phase is missing in the pattern below?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The changing of seasons follows a predictable pattern. Which choice below is correct?

• Fall, summer, winter, spring

• Summer, fall, winter, spring

• Spring, winter, summer fall

• Winter, fall, summer, spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Which of the following choices is the main reason that temperate climates experience four distinct seasons on Earth?

• The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

• The Earth is tilted approximately 23.5o on its axis.

• It takes the Earth 365 days to orbit once around the Sun.

• The Moon rotates around the Earth once every 27 days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Shadows are created when light strikes an object that is –

• clear

• transparent

• glass

• opaque

Looking at the diagram and using your knowledge of seasons, which season is the northern hemisphere most likely experiencing?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Where is the Sun located relative to the girl?

• In front of her

• Directly overhead

• Behind her

• To her left

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is an example of a natural pattern observed in the animal kingdom?

• A) The migration of birds during winter

• B) The random movement of fish in a pond

• C) The erratic flight of a butterfly

• D) The unpredictable behavior of a cat