6th Grade Second Semester Review

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion states that when a force is applied to an object, that object exerts a(n) ______ force in the opposite direction.

• Equal

• Greater

• Lesser

• Random

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Using the statements below, decide whether the scenario is representing a balanced or unbalanced force. Select the correct answer in each row.

• A bicycle rider comes to a stop

• Balanced Force

• A truck is using cruise control.

• Balanced Force

• A person sitting on a chair.

• Unbalanced Force

• A tree is knocked down by strong winds.

• Unbalanced Force

• A tug-of-war match where neither team is

• Balanced Force

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

The diagram shows a car moving to the right with a force of 35 newtons while the wind is blowing to the left with a force of 15 newtons. What is the net force acting on the car?

• 20 N

• 50 N

• 15 N

• 10 N

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following are indicators that an object is experiencing balanced forces? Select TWO correct answers.

• An object is changing its direction.

• An object is moving at a constant speed.

• An object is stationary.

• An object is speeding up.

• An object is slowing down.

Which moon phases are associated with the highest tides?

• full

• first quarter

• new

• third quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following scenarios are examples of an action-reaction pair of forces? Select TWO correct answers.

• a swimmer pushing on the water while the water pushes back on the swimmer

• a diver pushing down on the diving board while the diving board pushes down on the spring

• a tennis racquet pushing on a ball while the ball pushes back on the tennis racquet

• a boy climbing up a ladder and holding onto the rails while climbing

• a girl flying into the air after pushing down on a trampoline while the force of gravity pulls her back down

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Which season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing at Position C?

• spring

• summer

• winter

• fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The model below shows Earth in several positions relative to the sun. Which of the following statements accurately describes the season experienced on Earth at a given position? Select TWO correct answers.

• The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing winter at Position C.

• The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing winter at Position A.

• There are less hours of daylight than darkness in the Northern Hemisphere at Position A.

• There are more hours of daylight than darkness in the Northern Hemisphere at Position A.

• The amount of daylight and darkness hours is equal for both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere at Position C.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Match each component to the correct sphere of Earth.

• glacier

• Hydrosphere

• carbon dioxide

• Biosphere

• sand

• Atmosphere

• sunflower

• Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following best explains the interaction between the geosphere and hydrosphere?

• A. Water accumulates and creates lakes.

• B. Water precipitates down on mountains and valleys.

• C. Water is evaporated out of oceans.

• D. Water shapes the physical landscape through weathering and erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4