ACAP Grade 6 Science

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ACAP Grade 6 Science

Last updated over 1 year ago

14 questions

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A student draws a model of Earth's orbit around the Sun to demonstrate seasonal changes in the Northern Hemisphere.

Drag the name of each season into the correct box to complete the model.

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fall

spring

winter

summer

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A student is building a scale model of the solar system. The table below shows the distance between the Sun and each planet in our solar system. In the student's model, one astronomical unit (AU) is equal to one meter.

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The table provides some information about how some Earth features formed.

Drag the names of the features into the diagram to compare the amount of time each feature took to form.

Other Answer Choices:

Oxbow Lake

Hawaiian Island Chain

Wetumpka Impact Crater

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A student uses crayons to model processes in the rock cycle.

Drag the process represented by each step into the model.

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compaction and cementation

erosion and deposition

weathering

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Coal forms over time from the remains of plants. Oil forms from the remains of tiny organisms that live in salt water. The map shows some of the geologic features in an area many years ago.

Based on the information in the map, use the drop-down menus to predict where coal and oil would most likely be found in this location at the present time.

Coal would be found in the __________, and oil would be found in the __________.

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The two graphs below show the population growth and the usage of fresh water in the United States.

Use the drop-down menus to correctly complete the analysis of the graphs.

After 1980, the volume of groundwater and other fresh water withdrawn __________ as the U.S. population __________. This means that water use became __________ efficient after 1980.

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A student draws a model of Earth's orbit around the Sun to demonstrate seasonal changes in the Northern Hemisphere.

Drag the name of each season into the correct box to complete the model.

Other Answer Choices:

fall

spring

winter

summer

The data table lists information about the planets in our solar system.

Based on the data, select the two statements that best describe the planets in our solar system.

Planets farther from the Sun revolve faster than planets closer to the Sun.

The orbital period of a planet determines the gravitational pull of that planet.

Planets farther from the Sun take longer to orbit the Sun than planets closer to the Sun.

The mass of a planet is the only factor that determines the Sun's gravitational pull on that planet.

Planets closer to the center of the solar system have greater masses than planets farther from the Sun.

The mass of a planet and its distance from the Sun determine the Sun's gravitational pull on that planet.

The diagram represents the geologic profile of an area.

Which statement best describes the formation of rock in this geologic profile area?

The magma intrusion occurred before the deposition of the limestone on both sides of the intrusion.

The rock beneath the magma intrusion formed when multiple layers of sediment were deposited over time.

The limestone formed when the heat from the magma intrusion partially melted existing rock, changing its properties.

The rock in the area has undergone changes from the heat of the magma intrusion and the pressure from surrounding rock layers.

The table provides some information about how some Earth features formed.

Drag the names of the features into the diagram to compare the amount of time each feature took to form.

Other Answer Choices:

Oxbow Lake

Hawaiian Island Chain

Wetumpka Impact Crater

Many scientists theorize that the continents were once joined together. Select the two pieces of evidence that scientists use to support this theory.

Mountain ranges are present on all continents.

The shape of the continents appear to fit together.

The size of each continent has increased over time.

The continents have been reshaped by weathering and erosion.

Fossils of the same species have been discovered on different continents.

Biochemical cycles, such as the carbon cycle, affect the flow of energy on Earth.

Based on the diagram, what role do animal waste and dead animals play in providing energy in this cycle?

They provide energy for plants.

They provide energy for the soil.

They provide energy to the decomposers.

They provide energy back to the atmosphere.

A student uses crayons to model processes in the rock cycle.

Drag the process represented by each step into the model.

Other Answer Choices:

compaction and cementation

erosion and deposition

weathering

Coal forms over time from the remains of plants. Oil forms from the remains of tiny organisms that live in salt water. The map shows some of the geologic features in an area many years ago.

Based on the information in the map, use the drop-down menus to predict where coal and oil would most likely be found in this location at the present time.

Coal would be found in the __________, and oil would be found in the __________.

A student wants to develop a model to illustrate how Earth's magnetic field is produced. Which pair of statements describes characteristics that the student must include in the model?

The model should show Earth's interior layers. The outer core should be liquid metal and able to move.

The model should show Earth's interior layers. The solid, outermost layer should be made of several different pieces.

The model should show the moon's orbit around Earth. An arrow should show the direction the moon pulls on Earth's oceans.

The model should show the moon's orbit around Earth. An arrow showing Earth's gravitational pull on the moon should point from the moon to Earth.

The model shows how wind patterns near the sea change between daytime and nighttime.

What is the most likely factor that causes the change in these wind patterns?

Seawater can hold more energy than fresh water during the daytime.

Air above land heats up and cools off more quickly than air above water.

The lack of sunlight during nighttime causes air to cool and sink over the water.

The shape of the land is constantly being changed by the motion of the seawater.

The two graphs below show the population growth and the usage of fresh water in the United States.

Use the drop-down menus to correctly complete the analysis of the graphs.

After 1980, the volume of groundwater and other fresh water withdrawn __________ as the U.S. population __________. This means that water use became __________ efficient after 1980.

A highway in northern Alabama has had increased vehicle traffic. Reductions in organism populations have been observed in a nearby stream.

Select the two methods that would be most useful for a scientist who wants to study how the highway traffic can affect the stream.

Monitor the number of vehicles on the highway and the amount of water pollutants in the stream for one day.

Monitor the number of vehicles on the highway and the amount of water pollutants in the stream weekly for one year.

Monitor the average speed of vehicles and the amount of water pollutants in the stream for one week.

Identify which pollutants are in the stream, and contact the local government.

Identify which pollutants come from vehicles, and test for those pollutants in the stream.

The data table lists information about the planets in our solar system.

Based on the data, select the two statements that best describe the planets in our solar system.

Planets farther from the Sun revolve faster than planets closer to the Sun.

The orbital period of a planet determines the gravitational pull of that planet.

Planets farther from the Sun take longer to orbit the Sun than planets closer to the Sun.

The mass of a planet is the only factor that determines the Sun's gravitational pull on that planet.

Planets closer to the center of the solar system have greater masses than planets farther from the Sun.

The mass of a planet and its distance from the Sun determine the Sun's gravitational pull on that planet.

The asteroid belt in our solar system is between the inner and the outer planets. Select the range of meters from the Sun in which the asteroid belt is located in the student's model.

1.52 to 5.20

0.72 to 1.00

9.54 to 19.20

Select the names of the two planets that are closest together in the student's scale model.

The diagram represents the geologic profile of an area.

Which statement best describes the formation of rock in this geologic profile area?

The magma intrusion occurred before the deposition of the limestone on both sides of the intrusion.

The rock beneath the magma intrusion formed when multiple layers of sediment were deposited over time.

The limestone formed when the heat from the magma intrusion partially melted existing rock, changing its properties.

The rock in the area has undergone changes from the heat of the magma intrusion and the pressure from surrounding rock layers.

Many scientists theorize that the continents were once joined together. Select the two pieces of evidence that scientists use to support this theory.

Mountain ranges are present on all continents.

The shape of the continents appear to fit together.

The size of each continent has increased over time.

The continents have been reshaped by weathering and erosion.

Fossils of the same species have been discovered on different continents.

Biochemical cycles, such as the carbon cycle, affect the flow of energy on Earth.

Based on the diagram, what role do animal waste and dead animals play in providing energy in this cycle?

They provide energy for plants.

They provide energy for the soil.

They provide energy to the decomposers.

They provide energy back to the atmosphere.

A student wants to develop a model to illustrate how Earth's magnetic field is produced. Which pair of statements describes characteristics that the student must include in the model?

The model should show Earth's interior layers. The outer core should be liquid metal and able to move.

The model should show Earth's interior layers. The solid, outermost layer should be made of several different pieces.

The model should show the moon's orbit around Earth. An arrow should show the direction the moon pulls on Earth's oceans.

The model should show the moon's orbit around Earth. An arrow showing Earth's gravitational pull on the moon should point from the moon to Earth.

The model shows how wind patterns near the sea change between daytime and nighttime.

What is the most likely factor that causes the change in these wind patterns?

Seawater can hold more energy than fresh water during the daytime.

Air above land heats up and cools off more quickly than air above water.

The lack of sunlight during nighttime causes air to cool and sink over the water.

The shape of the land is constantly being changed by the motion of the seawater.

A highway in northern Alabama has had increased vehicle traffic. Reductions in organism populations have been observed in a nearby stream.

Select the two methods that would be most useful for a scientist who wants to study how the highway traffic can affect the stream.

Monitor the number of vehicles on the highway and the amount of water pollutants in the stream for one day.

Monitor the number of vehicles on the highway and the amount of water pollutants in the stream weekly for one year.

Monitor the average speed of vehicles and the amount of water pollutants in the stream for one week.

Identify which pollutants are in the stream, and contact the local government.

Identify which pollutants come from vehicles, and test for those pollutants in the stream.

The asteroid belt in our solar system is between the inner and the outer planets. Select the range of meters from the Sun in which the asteroid belt is located in the student's model.

1.52 to 5.20

0.72 to 1.00

9.54 to 19.20

Select the names of the two planets that are closest together in the student's scale model.

Mercury

Venus

Earth

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

ACAP Grade 6 Science

ACAP Grade 6 Science

The data table lists information about the planets in our solar system.Based on the data, select the two statements that best describe the planets in our solar system.

The diagram represents the geologic profile of an area.Which statement best describes the formation of rock in this geologic profile area?

Many scientists theorize that the continents were once joined together. Select the two pieces of evidence that scientists use to support this theory.

Biochemical cycles, such as the carbon cycle, affect the flow of energy on Earth.Based on the diagram, what role do animal waste and dead animals play in providing energy in this cycle?

A student wants to develop a model to illustrate how Earth's magnetic field is produced. Which pair of statements describes characteristics that the student must include in the model?

The model shows how wind patterns near the sea change between daytime and nighttime.What is the most likely factor that causes the change in these wind patterns?

A highway in northern Alabama has had increased vehicle traffic. Reductions in organism populations have been observed in a nearby stream.Select the two methods that would be most useful for a scientist who wants to study how the highway traffic can affect the stream.

The asteroid belt in our solar system is between the inner and the outer planets. Select the range of meters from the Sun in which the asteroid belt is located in the student's model.

Select the names of the two planets that are closest together in the student's scale model.

The data table lists information about the planets in our solar system.

Based on the data, select the two statements that best describe the planets in our solar system.

The diagram represents the geologic profile of an area.

Which statement best describes the formation of rock in this geologic profile area?

Biochemical cycles, such as the carbon cycle, affect the flow of energy on Earth.

Based on the diagram, what role do animal waste and dead animals play in providing energy in this cycle?

The model shows how wind patterns near the sea change between daytime and nighttime.

What is the most likely factor that causes the change in these wind patterns?

A highway in northern Alabama has had increased vehicle traffic. Reductions in organism populations have been observed in a nearby stream.

Select the two methods that would be most useful for a scientist who wants to study how the highway traffic can affect the stream.