Science

The amount of space something takes up

• density

• volume

• mass

• matter

To find the volume of a rectangular box

• divide the length by the height

• multiply the length, width, and height

•  subtract the mass from the weight

• multiply one atom's mass by the total

The top of the wave is called the 

• Trough

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Frequency

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The bottom of a wave is called the 

• Crest

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Frequency

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What causes longer summer days (more light)?

• Earth tilt's away from the sun in summer

• Earth's revolves slower in summer

• Earth tilts toward the sun in summer

• Earth is closer to the sun

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Inner rocky terrestial planets have all of the following in common except:

• rings

• few or no moons 

• small in size

• solid surface

Outer gas giant planets have all of the following in common, except:

• many moons

• thick atmospheres

• a crust to walk on

• rings

What is the shape of the planet's orbits?

• ellipse 

• circle 

• square

• no particular shape 

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A musk thistle plant was moved into a new environment. The musk thistles grew very well in their new home. Other plants in the area began to die because the musk thistles were taking all the nutrients from the soil.

A scientist discovered the problem and decided to bring in weevils. Weevils eat musk thistles. The weevils ate the musk thistles and greatly reduced their numbers. Some of the plants native to the area began to grow again.

Which statement from the story describes a feedback mechanism that is keeping a population within certain limits?

• The musk thistles grew very well in their new home.

• A scientist discovered the problem and decided to bring in weevils.

• The weevils ate the musk thistles and greatly reduced their numbers.

• Some of the plants native to the area began to grow again.

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

• To make light

• To make mitochondria

• To make glucose

• To release carbon dioxide

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