Science Constructed Responses

Most of the mass of the solar system is concentrated in the Sun which thus exerts the force called __________ that holds the system together.

• gravity

• fusion

• fission

• solar wind

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Which of the following sets contains only objects that shine as a result of reflected light?

• moons, planets, and comets

• moons, comets, and stars

• planets, stars, and comets

• planets, stars, and moons

An object composed mainly of ice and rock is orbiting the Sun in an elliptical path. This object is most likely __________.

• a planet

• an asteroid

• a meteor

• a comet

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The sun is composed mainly of ________________.

• helium

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• carbon

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What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air through their leaves?

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric power

What is the primary function of the chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To break down sugar molecules to release energy

• To store water and nutrients

• To capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy

• To control the entry and exit of substances in and out of the cell

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What is the term for the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Active transport

• Endocytosis

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

• Weight

• Density

• Mass

• Volume

Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Dissolving salt in water

• Boiling water

• Burning wood

• Melting ice

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