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Sample Items 1. Look at the following thermometer. The thermometer measures temperature in degrees Celsius ( C). 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 2. What type of tissue is attached to the skeletal system and helps bones move? F. Muscle tissue G. Cardiac tissue H. Adipose tissue J. Epithelial tissue What is the temperature shown on the thermometer? A. 10 C B. 0 C C. 5 C D. 10 C page 1 STOP
Mark your answers for questions 1 55 on your answer document. Mark only one answer for each question. You may write in your test booklet, but you must mark your answers on your answer document. 1. Which of these describes the location of the sun? A. At the center of the solar system B. Between Earth and the moon C. Between the inner and outer planets D. On the outer edge of the solar system 2. The following picture is of a sandbar near a coastline. Sandbar The sandbar occurred as a result of running water, wind, and waves. Waves picked up the sand from the beach and deposited it in the water. How is the formation of a sandbar different from the changes to a beach caused by wind erosion? F. Sandbars build up surfaces, and erosion breaks down the surface of the beach. G. Sandbars cause organisms to lose their habitats, and erosion creates new habitats. H. Sandbars develop only in fresh water, and erosion happens near salt water. J. Sandbars make beaches safer, and erosion makes beaches more dangerous. page 2
3. A group of farmers is making a plan to allow more plants to grow on each acre of farmland. The plan includes adding chemicals to the soil so that the plants grow faster and bigger than normal. This will double the amount of plants per acre. 4. The following table lists constructive and destructive processes. Types of Processes Constructive Destructive Which of these describes why the farmers have made this plan and one possible concern about the plan? Deposition Earthquakes Erosion Weathering A. B. C. Larger plants are healthier. Plants may get too large to harvest. Farmers have limitless farmland. Farmers will be left with too much food. Farmland is very limited. Chemicals may be harmful to the farmland. Which statement explains these two processes in nature? F. Constructive are harmful, and destructive are helpful. G. Destructive are harmful, and constructive are helpful. H. Constructive build up, and destructive break down. J. Destructive build up, and constructive break down. D. Plants that are grown faster have more nutrition. Growing extra plants may harm the environment. page 3
5. The following chart shows the height of a plant over a 6-week period. Plant Growth 6. Erin pours a mixture of sand and salt into a glass of warm water. She waits a few minutes and looks at the glass. Which outcome will Erin observe? Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 Height (centimeters) 2 4 6 9 10 12 F. Salt dissolves in the water. G. Salt is transparent in a liquid. H. Salt evaporates from the water. J. Salt chemically combines with sand. 7. Angelina wakes up on a sunny but cool day and can choose to wear a T-shirt in one of the following four colors: Which statement describes the growth of the plant? A. The plant grew the least between weeks 1 and 2. B. The plant grew the most between weeks 3 and 4. C. The plant grew exactly two centimeters each week. D. The plant grew until week 4, and then it stopped growing. Black Pink White Yellow She decides to wear the black T-shirt because it will take in more of the sun s light than the other T-shirts. Which property of light is Angelina using to stay warm? A. Absorption B. Brightness C. Reflection D. Refraction page 4
8. Eduardo found an object in a nearby lake. Which of these must Eduardo find in the object for it to be identified as a living organism? F. Blood G. Cells H. Heart J. Skin 9. Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. How are carbohydrates and oxygen classified? 10. The following table lists several organs. Types of Organs A B. C. D. Carbohydrate is a compound. Oxygen is an element. Carbohydrate is a compound. Oxygen is a mixture. Carbohydrate is an element. Oxygen is an element. Carbohydrate is an element. Oxygen is a mixture. A Mouth Intestine Stomach B Brain Nerves Spinal cord Which statement describes how the organs are grouped in the table? F. Only B can form a body system. G. Only A can form a body system. H. A and B are from body systems that work together in the human body. J. A and B are from body systems that work separately in the human body. page 5
11. Most cars run on gasoline, a fuel made from nonrenewable fossil fuels that release pollution. Car makers are looking for ways to power cars that cause less pollution and do not use fossil fuels. Three of these ways to power cars are described in the following table. Types of Power for Cars Type of Power Hybrid Hydrogen fuel cells Biodiesel Description Cars run part of the time on electricity and part of the time on gasoline. When using electricity, no pollutants are released. When using gasoline, some pollutants are released. Cars use hydrogen as a fuel. The hydrogen combines with oxygen to burn. Water is released as a waste. Cars run on fuels made from plants, which are renewable resources. When used, the fuel releases pollutants into the air. Which plan provides a solution for preserving Earth s fossil fuel resources without causing pollution? A. Hydrogen fuel cells, because they do not use fossil fuels or release pollutants B. Hybrid, because it uses electricity that does not cause pollution C. Hybrid, because it uses gasoline only part of the time D. Biodiesel, because it uses renewable resources page 6
12. Most of the water used in the United States is for farming and agriculture. Much of that water is wasted by evaporation, leaking pipes, and runoff. One plan for limiting this waste is to capture the runoff from the fields and reuse it as drinking water. Which statement explains whether this plan is appropriate for conserving water? F. This is appropriate because it decreases the total amount of water used. G. This is not appropriate because the runoff is needed by other organisms. H. This is not appropriate because the runoff could contain harmful chemicals. J. This is appropriate because it provides water and has no effect on the fields. 13. Kareem wants to dissolve rock salt in a glass of water at room temperature. Which process will speed up the time it takes for the salt to dissolve? A. Add hot water to the glass. B. Add cold water to the glass. C. Pour the water into a larger container. D. Pour the water into a smaller container. 14. Many species of birds are born with a small, toothlike structure called an egg tooth at the end of the beak. A few days after the bird is born, it loses this structure. How does the egg tooth help the species survive? F. The egg tooth helps the bird hatch through its egg. G. The egg tooth helps the bird attack its first prey. H. The egg tooth helps the bird eat its first meal. J. The egg tooth helps the bird defend itself. page 7
15. The following tables show the weekly forecasts for several days during the summer and winter in Greenville, Mississippi. Forecast During a Week in the Summer High Temperature ( F) Low Temperature ( F) Average Humidity Precipitation (inches) Average Wind Speed (mph) Monday 96 73 71% 0.00 13 Tuesday 95 76 69% 0.00 24 Wednesday 95 75 72% 0.00 10 Thursday 94 73 70% 0.12 21 Forecast During a Week in the Winter High Temperature ( F) Low Temperature ( F) Average Humidity Precipitation (inches) Average Wind Speed (mph) Monday 62 34 67% 1.97 26 Tuesday 68 52 86% 0.12 29 Wednesday 52 35 89% 0.19 12 Thursday 47 33 69% 1.23 22 Which statement describes the weather for Greenville, Mississippi? A. Greater humidity during the summer B. More precipitation during the winter C. Higher temperatures during the winter D. Faster wind speeds during the summer page 8
16. The following graph shows the relationship between the height of a ramp and the speed of a toy car released from the top of the ramp. Speed of Toy Car vs. Height of Ramp 50 Height of Ramp (centimeters) 40 30 20 10 0 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 Speed of Toy Car (meters per second) Which statement describes the pattern of the data on the graph? F. The faster the speed, the farther the toy car will travel off of the ramp. G. The speed remains the same even if the height of the ramp is increased. H. The increase in height of the ramp causes the toy car to decrease speed. J. The higher the ramp, the faster the speed of the toy car. 17. A company makes machines that factories use to burn plant and animal waste. The heat from the machines is used to make different products. Which of these environmental problems is this machine helping to solve? A. Reducing the use of fresh water B. Conserving fossil fuel resources C. Increasing chemicals released into the air D. Improving air quality by decreasing oxygen use page 9
Directions: Use the information below to answer questions 18 through 20. Bamboo Plants Bamboo plants are some of the fastest growing plants in the world. Some can grow to more than 100 feet high. The stem, or stalk, of a bamboo plant is called a culm. Its underground root structure is called a rhizome. Bamboo plants reproduce when an underground rhizome turns upward and develops into a new culm, close to its parent plant. The bamboo plant is very hard on the outside, and the rhizomes hold it tightly in the ground. Culm Rhizome Bamboo page 10
18. In the temperate forests of China, the red panda and the giant panda are part of the same food web. Both rely directly on bamboo for energy. Which statement describes the pandas in this food web? 20. The following chart shows the average height of adult bamboo plants on five different farms. Height of Average Adult Bamboo Plant F. Producers G. Decomposers H. Primary consumers J. Secondary consumers Farm Farm 1 Farm 2 Farm 3 Height (meters) 10 3 25 19. Rita knows that bamboo plants grow and reproduce quickly in her area. However, this year the bamboo plants are not reproducing. She concludes that they are not getting enough water. Which statement describes another possible explanation for why the bamboo is not reproducing quickly? A. Lack of wind to pollinate the bamboo B. Lack of male bamboo plants in the area C. Lack of animals to pollinate the bamboo D. Lack of space for the roots to spread out Farm 4 Farm 5 30 14 Julie would like to order a bamboo plant from one of the farms. She would like the plant to be at least 20 meters tall when it is an adult plant. Which piece of additional data would be helpful for her to determine from which farm she should order the plant? F. The climate of the farm locations G. The sizes of other plants at each farm H. The number of bamboo plants at each farm J. The type of insects that are native to the area page 11
21. Dylan found a rock that contains fossils of ancient ferns. Which type of rock did Dylan find? A. Igneous B. Magma C. Metamorphic D. Sedimentary 22. The following chart shows the average surface temperature of each planet. Average Surface Temperature of the Planets Planet Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Average Surface Temperature (degrees Celsius) 179 482 15 63 121 125 193 153 Which of these planets is the coldest? F. Venus G. Earth H. Saturn J. Neptune page 12
23. The following pictures all show examples of potential energy. Which of these is an example of chemical potential energy? A. C. B. D. page 13
24. Justine and Teresa are each pushing separate boxes across the same floor. The boxes are the same shape, but Justine s box is twice the mass of Teresa s box. Teresa sets her box in motion by applying a force of 35 newtons (N). Which force does Justine need to apply to set her box in motion? F. 18 N G. 35 N H. 70 N J. 140 N S 25. In which way do dams manage water resources? A. Prevent flooding by a river B. Prevent pollution from reaching a river C. Reduce soil erosion along sides of a river D. Reduce the runoff of fertilizers into a river 26. Jessica wants to measure the temperature outside. Which tool and unit of measure will she use for this task? F. A stopwatch in seconds G. A rain gauge in millimeters H. A thermometer in degrees Celsius J. An anemometer in kilometers per hour page 14
27. The following picture shows what Jody observes when she uses a lens to look at a stamp. What happens to light passing through a lens that causes the figure of the stamp to appear larger than the real stamp? A. The light is reflected. B. The light is refracted. C. The light is scattered. D. The light is absorbed. 28. Becky ran an experiment to see if giving a plant more light will make it grow faster. The following chart shows her data. Growth of Plants Plant Amount of Light Total Growth (in centimeters) Day 2 Day 4 Day 6 Day 8 Plant A Low Light 0.3 0.9 1.6 2.1 Plant B Partial Light 0.5 1.3 2.7 4.3 Plant C Full Light 0.4 0.6 0.9 1.2 Becky concluded that plants grow the fastest in partial light. Which data support Becky s conclusion? F. Plant A grew more than Plant C and less than Plant B. G. Plant C increased by 3 times between Day 2 and Day 8. H. Plant A increased by the most height from Day 2 to Day 8. J. Plant B grew to more than twice the height of the other plants. page 15
29. The following table describes one method each organism can use to reproduce. Methods of Reproduction Organism Jellyfish Komodo dragon Swordtail fish Bacterium Description A part of the parent breaks off and becomes a new jellyfish. A female produces eggs that develop into young without a male. A female lays eggs that were fertilized by a male. The single-celled organism splits into two cells that are identical. Which organism reproduces sexually? A. Jellyfish B. Komodo dragon C. Swordtail fish D. Bacterium 30. American scientist Thomas Francis researched Type A influenza, which is the virus that causes the flu. Francis was trying to develop a cure and discovered another kind of influenza called Type B. Type B is less common than Type A and is found almost exclusively in humans. Which of these is the benefit of discovering that there is more than one type of influenza? F. People may spread the illness more slowly. G. People will be able to avoid getting the illness. H. Scientists may find a cure faster for other types of illnesses. J. Scientists can identify the illness faster by its own symptoms. page 16
31. Amanda tested toy car tires to see which would go down a ramp the most slowly. She found that the tire that caused the most friction moved down the ramp the most slowly. Which properties did the tires that moved the most slowly have? A. Round shape and a smooth material B. Round shape and a rough material C. Oval shape and a smooth material D. Oval shape and a rough material 32. Paul s car has a full tank of gas. The car is riding low on its springs because Paul has loaded several heavy packages into the trunk. Which of these classifies the energy types for the gas and the springs? F. Tank of gas elastic H. Tank of gas chemical Springs chemical Springs gravitational G. Tank of gas chemical J. Tank of gas gravitational Springs elastic Springs elastic page 17
33. The following illustrations are examples of energy types. + Which objects represent elastic potential energy? A. Bow and diver B. Spring and bow C. Diver and battery D. Battery and spring page 18
34. In six months, how far will Earth have gone in its orbit around the sun compared to how far the moon has gone in its orbit around Earth? F. G. Earth: completed one orbit of the sun Moon: completed one orbit of Earth Earth: completed six orbits of the sun Moon: completed twelve orbits of Earth 35. Stan needs to line the walls of his garage so he can use it as a practice studio for his band. Why should he choose to line the walls with panels made from cork rather than panels made from aluminum or wood? A. Cork is harder than aluminum or wood. B. Cork is denser than aluminum or wood. C. Cork insulates sound better than aluminum or wood. D. Cork conducts sound better than aluminum or wood. H. Earth: completed half of one orbit of the sun Moon: completed six orbits of Earth J. Earth: completed a third of one orbit of the sun Moon: completed three orbits of Earth page 19
Directions: Use the information below to answer questions 36 through 38. The Rolling Ball Terrance wanted to test the effect that different heights have on the speed of a ball rolling down a ramp. For his experiment, Terrance made sure that he used the same ball with the same mass. He had a stopwatch to record the time it took for the ball to reach the bottom of the ramp in each trial. He constructed the following two ramps with only the height being different. For each trial, Terrance placed the ball at the top of the ramp and started the stopwatch as he released the ball. He stopped the stopwatch when the ball reached the bottom of the ramp. He saw that the ball picked up speed as it reached the end of the ramp. Terrance found that the ball moved down Ramp 1 faster by reviewing the data he collected. Ramp 1 8 inches 2 feet Ramp 2 4 inches 2 feet 36. Terrance performed the experiment to gather data that he will use to build a bike ramp. He wants a ramp that will make him travel the fastest when he reaches the ground. Which suggestion will work to achieve the goal of the bike ramp? F. Build the ramp with the longest base possible. G. Build the ramp with the highest and safest height. H. Build the ramp with two dips to increase the speed. J. Build the ramp short so the bike reaches the ground faster. page 20
37. Terrance completed his experiment and recorded the following two statements: 1) I saw that the ball picked up speed at the bottom of the ramp. 2) I think gravity is making the ball increase in speed. Which of these describes Terrance s statements? A. Statement 1: Inference Statement 2: Prediction 38. Terrance decides to perform a second experiment by changing the surface material that the ramp is made of but keeping the ramp height the same. Which material will slow the speed of the ball? F. Glass G. Plastic H. Wood J. Sandpaper B. Statement 1: Prediction Statement 2: Conclusion C. Statement 1: Observation Statement 2: Inference D. Statement 1: Conclusion Statement 2: Observation page 21
39. The following images show the hoof of a mountain goat and the webbed foot of a duck. Mountain Goat s Hoof Duck s Webbed Foot Which statement describes the reason for the difference in form between the two organisms? A. These two organisms raise offspring differently from each other. B. These two organisms have to find different types of food to survive. C. These two organisms compete against each other for the same habitat. D. These two organisms are adapted to be able to move in different environments. page 22
40. Fishermen add a type of large fish into a lake. The fish reproduce and increase in number. The following food web shows that this large fish becomes a top predator. Raccoon Crab Cattail Heron Small Fish Duck Human Large Fish Which statement describes a change that will happen to the organisms in this food web? F. Herons and raccoons will have fewer small fish to eat. G. More ducks will come to the lake to eat the large fish. H. Small fish will have more offspring to feed the organisms. J. The number of crabs will decrease because raccoons will eat more cattails. page 23
S 41. The following food web shows organisms in an environment in Mississippi. Alligator Turtle Duckling Acorns Duckweed Which of these identifies the role of the turtle in this food web? A. Omnivore C. Herbivore B. Carnivore D. Producer Page 24
42. Aaron is classifying the following organisms into animal groups. Gila Monster Frog Which reasons can Aaron give for classifying the frog as an amphibian and the Gila monster as a reptile? F. The frog is an invertebrate. H. The frog has cartilage. The Gila monster lays eggs. The Gila monster lives on land. G. The frog is born with gills. J. The frog lays eggs. The Gila monster has scales. The Gila monster is coldblooded. 43. Which statement describes asexual and sexual reproduction? A. Asexual is one part of sexual reproduction. B. Sexual reproduction happens before asexual. C. Asexual needs one parent, and sexual needs two parents. D. Sexual happens only in animals, and asexual happens only in plants. page 25
44. Sand and salt are placed in the bottom of a beaker filled with water. The beaker is heated, and the water is stirred. What will happen to the salt and sand? F. The sand and salt will settle to the bottom. G. The sand and salt will dissolve in the water. H. The salt will dissolve, and the sand will settle. J. The sand will evaporate, and the salt will dissolve. 45. Which material is a mineral? A. Diamond B. Fossil C Shale D. Silt 46. In the mid-1800s, work was done by scientists to understand infectious diseases. Scientists came up with what is called the germ theory of disease. This theory says that infectious diseases are caused by pathogens. Pathogens can be spread from one organism to another. In the 1880s, a German doctor named Robert Koch found that each infectious disease is caused by its own pathogen. Which of these is the benefit of understanding that each disease is caused by a different pathogen? F. It helps doctors diagnose the symptoms of the disease quickly. G. It can increase the natural defenses of the human body to pathogens. H. It can destroy illnesses before they have been discovered by doctors. J. It helps determine whether a particular pathogen causes a certain illness. 47. Which structure is contained in the hydrosphere? A. Clouds B. Lakes C. Rocks D. Trees page 26
48. David recorded the temperature on the first and second day of each month in degrees Fahrenheit ( F). He made the following chart to record his data. S Temperatures Each Month Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Temperature on the 1 st of the Month 30 F 24 F 31 F 45 F 51 F 71 F 84 F 92 F 80 F 67 F 56 F Temperature on the 2 nd of the Month 32 F 19 F 35 F 49 F 57 F 76 F 81 F 87 F 74 F 70 F 51 F Which set of temperatures and weather condition would David expect to observe for the month of December? F. 91 F, 88 F, hot G. 48 F, 44 F, cold H. 73 F, 43 F, rainy J. 45 F, 15 F, snowy page 27
49. Why do clothing manufacturers study the structure of duck feathers to help them develop materials for use in winter coats? A. Duck feathers are made from fibers, which conduct heat well. B. Duck feathers are soft, and soft materials make good insulators. C. The structure of duck feathers conducts cold away from the body. D. The structure of duck feathers traps air, which is a good heat insulator. 51. Anita has a small sample of an unknown element that she is trying to identify. Anita divides the mass of the sample by its volume. Which property of matter is Anita using to identify the element? A. Weight B. Density C. Texture D. Freezing point 50. Mariah is pedaling her bicycle very fast. She suddenly takes her feet off of the pedals. Which statement describes the motion of the pedals immediately after she removes her feet? F. The pedals stop instantly due to the friction of the tires. G. The pedals begin to move backwards at the same speed. H. The pedals move at the same speed but begin to move faster. J. The pedals move in the same direction but start to slow down. 52. Carlos was asked to bring an example of a mixture to class. Which of these should Carlos bring as his example? F. Salt G. Sugar H. Salt water J. Cold water page 28
53. The following table lists several characteristics of Venus and Neptune. Characteristics of Venus and Neptune Composition Surface Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) Period of Rotation (Earth days) Average Distance from Sun (kilometers) Venus Rocky 870 243 108,000,000 Neptune Gaseous 305 0.67 4,495,000,000 Which explanation describes the difference in temperature between the two planets? A. Rocky planets are cooler than gaseous planets. B. Venus is warmer because it is closer to the sun. C. The gases of Neptune allow for heat to escape. D. Neptune is colder because it rotates faster on its axis. 54. A researcher is designing an investigation to see which medicine is the most effective against skin infections that are caused by bacteria. She can use the following for her experiment: Four different types of medicines Samples of infected skin cells from three different species Three lights for setup Three locations with different temperatures Which statement describes the setup that will provide the data the researcher needs to answer her purpose? F. Change the medicine used but keep the light, temperature, and skin cells the same G. Use each type of skin cell and keep the medicine, light, and temperature the same H. Try different temperatures and medicine with the light and skin cells staying the same J. Use different lighting and medicine with the same temperature and skin cells page 29
55. Stella researched monthly weather conditions for her town over seven months. The following chart shows the data she found. Weather Conditions Month January February March April May June July Average Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 54 58 62 70 78 88 94 Precipitation (inches) 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.8 Which statement describes the weather changes from January through July for Stella s town? A. The precipitation decreased, but the temperature increased. B. The temperature and precipitation both increased every month. C. The precipitation stayed the same, and the temperature doubled. D. The temperature increased, but precipitation both increased and decreased. BE SURE YOU HAVE MARKED ALL YOUR ANSWERS ON THE ANSWER DOCUMENT. page 30 STOP