Science FSA

Carter collected four rock samples and wrote a description of how each was formed. Which of the following rocks that Carter collected is a metamorphic rock?

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Valerie measures the outside temperature as 16 degrees Celsius (ºC), or 61 degrees Fahrenheit (ºF). She observes precipitation falling from the clouds in a solid form. What type of precipitation is Valerie most likely observing?

• Hail

• Rain

• Sleet

• Snow

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Astronomers study many different kinds of objects in our Solar System. Which of the following best describes a difference between comets and asteroids?

• Comets orbit planets, and most asteroids orbit the Sun.

• Comets are hot balls of gas, and asteroids are made mostly of ice.

• Comets are made mostly of ice, and asteroids are made mostly of rocks.

• Comets orbit the Sun between Mars and Jupiter, and asteroids form patterns in the sky.

Select all the the stages of complete metamorphosis.

• egg

• nymph

• adult

• pupa

• larva

All animals that do not have a backbone are called?

• mammals

• invertebrate

• vertebrate

• arthropods

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Almost all food webs on earth begin with the___________?

• Producers

• Consumers

• Sun

• Omnivores

What is the name for an animal that eats only plants?

• Carnivore

• Prey

• Herbivore

• Producer

When pushed with the same amount of force across a desk, which toy car would most likely travel the fastest?

• a car weighing 25 grams

• a car weighing 20 grams

• a car weighing 15 grams

• a care weighing 30 grams

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Jim has a pitcher of water and adds a powder drink mix to make lemonade. What is this called?

• mixture

• compound

• combination

• solution

A musician is playing a guitar. As he plucks the strings, he can feel the guitar vibrating. What type of energy causes this vibration?

• heat

• sound

• electrical

• chemical

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