Science Review Ohio

Which of the following is an example of static electricity?

• A dry cell battery connected to wires lights up a light bulb

• A balloon sticks to a wall after it is rubbed with a piece of wool

• A magnet sticks to a refridgerator door made of metal

• a light switch that is turned on runs a ceiling fan

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When plants undergo photosythesis they produce--

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• hydrogen

• nitrogen

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Fossil evidence shows that Archaeopteryx, an ancient bird-like animal, had many reptile-like features including a long tail with many vertebrae and claws. Which conclusion does the fossil evidence support?

• Birds and reptiles laid eggs.

• Birds and reptiles had similar evolutionary beginnings.

• Birds and reptiles had similar behaviors.

• Birds and reptiles lived at the same time in the ancient past.

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The graphic shows the stages in the development of the solar system. Which statement best describes the process of the formation of the solar system?

• Gravity pulled the gas and dust together.

• A black hole pulled the gas and dust together.

• Magnetism attracted the gas and dust together.

• An explosion pushed the gas and dust together.

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Design an experiment to test the effect of sunlight on the rate of photosynthesis in a plant. What would be your control variable?

• The type of plant used

• The amount of water given to the plant

• The amount of sunlight each plant receives

• The temperature of the environment

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How would you use the scientific method to determine the relationship between the mass of an object and its acceleration due to gravity?

• Calculate the force on different masses and measure the acceleration

• Drop objects of different masses from the same height and time their descent

• Increase the mass of an object while keeping the force constant

• Keep the mass constant and vary the force applied

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What is the definition of EUTROPHICATION?

• Occurs when individuals leave a population.

• Relationship in which two or more organisms depend on the same limited resource.

• An interaction between two or more living things in which they are said to work together.

• Process in which organic matter and nutrients build up in a body of water.

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Which scientific discovery supports the claim that Earth has changed over time?

• Plants use sunlight to grow and create sugars.

• Oceans cover a majority of the surface of Earth.

• Animals can live in different climates on Earth.

• Rocks found on different mountains are different ages.

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A coal-burning facility is constructed in an area containing several pond ecosystems. How will this human activity most likely affect the pond ecosystems?

• More nutrients will be available.

• Organism diversity will increase.

• Disease will become less common.

• Water quality will be reduced.

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Which instrument is used to take an image from outer space that shows the depletion of the ozone layer in Earth’s atmosphere?

• microscope

• planetarium

• satellite

• spectroscope