2016 New York Science State Test
By Maureen Lynch
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30 Questions
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1.
Which list contains only nonliving things?
Which list contains only nonliving things?
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2.
An example of a learned behavior is
An example of a learned behavior is
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Some birds build nests in the spring. This nest building is a seasonal adaptation that occurs to help the birds
Some birds build nests in the spring. This nest building is a seasonal adaptation that occurs to help the birds
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The diagram below shows four plant structures.
Which plant structure takes in the water and nutrients used by the plant to grow?
The diagram below shows four plant structures.
Which plant structure takes in the water and nutrients used by the plant to grow?
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Which good health habit is encouraged by this model?
Which good health habit is encouraged by this model?
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Each seed is attached to a structure that helps the seed to
Each seed is attached to a structure that helps the seed to
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7.
Which animal behavior is demonstrated by the bird chirping?
Which animal behavior is demonstrated by the bird chirping?
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What is a decomposer?
What is a decomposer?
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9.
The fur of an arctic fox turns from brown to white as winter approaches. This is an example of
The fur of an arctic fox turns from brown to white as winter approaches. This is an example of
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10.
Some birds live in a forest. If many of the trees in the forest are cutdown, the shelter for the birds will
Some birds live in a forest. If many of the trees in the forest are cutdown, the shelter for the birds will
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11.
The human body gets the energy it needs for growth and repair directly from
The human body gets the energy it needs for growth and repair directly from
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One example of matter is
One example of matter is
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13.
Which human activity often has a harmful effect on the environment?
Which human activity often has a harmful effect on the environment?
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14.
The number of daylight hours in New York State changes with the
The number of daylight hours in New York State changes with the
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15.
A student could balance sides A and B by
A student could balance sides A and B by
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16.
Which process occurs when rocks and soil slide down a mountain?
Which process occurs when rocks and soil slide down a mountain?
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17.
Which form of energy causes the blades of the fan to turn?
Which form of energy causes the blades of the fan to turn?
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18.
Which metric unit is used to describe an object’s length?
Which metric unit is used to describe an object’s length?
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Which property of an object can be described as smooth?
Which property of an object can be described as smooth?
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20.
One property of liquids is that they have a definite
One property of liquids is that they have a definite
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21.
Which color shirt will reflect the most light on a hot, sunny day?
Which color shirt will reflect the most light on a hot, sunny day?
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22.
Which form of energy is being used to light the match?
Which form of energy is being used to light the match?
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Which process caused the water droplets to form on the outside of the glass?
Which process caused the water droplets to form on the outside of the glass?
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24.
A student tosses a ball into the air. Which force causes the ball to fall back to the ground?
A student tosses a ball into the air. Which force causes the ball to fall back to the ground?
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25.
When a boy stands in a field in the sunlight, he usually is able to see his
When a boy stands in a field in the sunlight, he usually is able to see his
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26.
Which object will most likely be attracted to a magnet?
Which object will most likely be attracted to a magnet?
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It will be easier for the student to use wheels to push the boxes in diagram B because there is
It will be easier for the student to use wheels to push the boxes in diagram B because there is
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28.
How much lower was the temperature at noon on Wednesday than at noon on Monday?
How much lower was the temperature at noon on Wednesday than at noon on Monday?
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29.
On a field trip, a student holds a frog and reports that it has slippery skin. This is an example of
On a field trip, a student holds a frog and reports that it has slippery skin. This is an example of
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30.
What is the temperature at the location on the map where liquid precipitation is occurring?
What is the temperature at the location on the map where liquid precipitation is occurring?
