Science Ready Review

Which claim is best supported by the data?

• Planets closer to the Sun have longer years.

• Planets farther from the Sun have longer years

• Saturn is closer to the Sun and has longer years than Jupiter

• Venus is farther from the Sun and has longer years than Mars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

A student observes data showing cloud types and the reported weather in an area for one week. Which weather pattern can best be described by these data?

• Cirrus clouds and stratus clouds are good predictors of sunny weather

• Stormy weather is likely with cumulus clouds and cumulonimbus clouds.

• When there are stratus clouds in the sky, the weather could be either sunny or rainy.

• When there are cumulonimbus clouds in the sky, the weather will likely be stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The maps show the long-term average precipitation amounts in South Carolina in January and July. Which statement about precipitation in South Carolina is best supported by these data?

• Most areas of South Carolina have more precipitation during January than during July.

• Most areas of South Carolina have less precipitation during January than during July

• In July, there is usually the same amount of precipitation across the entire state of South Carolina.

• In January, there is usually the same amount of precipitation across the entire state of South Carolina.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The diagram below represents sunlight shining on the Earth.

At which points on the Earth would it be day?

• Z and Y

• B and Y

• Z and A

• A and B

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following best defines science?

• A collection of unchangeable facts about the natural world

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations

• A belief system based on assumptions about the natural world

• A method for proving theories beyond doubt

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DOK Level 1: Recall

A student studies two models of Earth in its orbit. The student knows that these models show two different seasons on Earth. Which pair of statements best explains which season of the Northern Hemisphere is shown by each model?

• Model 1 shows spring since the Sun shines more equally in both hemispheres. Model 2 shows winter since the Sun shines more directly below the Equator

• Model 1 shows fall since the Sun shines more equally in both hemispheres. Model 2 shows summer since the Sun shines more directly below the Equator

• Model 1 shows fall since the Sun shines more equally in both hemispheres. Model 2 shows winter since the Sun shines more directly above the Equator

• Model 1 shows spring since the Sun shines more equally in both hemispheres. Model 2 shows summer since the Sun shines more directly above the Equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student pointed a light at a prism as shown in the diagram.

Which statement best explains what the diagram shows?

• White light mixes with colors inside the prism.

• White light is made up of different colors.

• Prisms contain the colors of the rainbow.

• Colors let people see objects.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A student viewed a book in three different lighting conditions. The data table shows the observations made by the student. Which statement most likely explains the observations made by the student?

• The book was most easily viewed in condition 1 because the book produced its own light.

• The book was not viewable in condition 3 because the light was brighter than in condition 1.

• The book was not viewable in condition 3 because there was no light to reflect from the book.

• The book was difficult to view in condition 2 because the book reflected less light than in condition 3

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A teacher demonstrated how a vibrating rubber band can produce sound. The teacher stretched a rubber band around an empty box. The teacher asked the students to investigate the vibrations caused by the rubber band. Which procedure and results best investigate pitch?

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The graph shows the best times to plant and harvest (pick) three different vegetables in northern regions of the United States.

Which conclusion is best supported by the data?

• Squash seeds sprout best in April and May

• Squash and radishes can both be picked in August

• Lettuce is the only type of vegetable that can be planted in more than one month.

• Lettuce and radish seeds become mature plants in about the same length of time.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1