6th Science Pre-Test PRMS

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Which of these choices represents a scientific problem?

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A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the breaking distance of a car. What is the independent variable?

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Different rose bushes are grown in a greenhouse for two months. The number of flowers on each bush is counted at the end of the experiment. What is the dependent variable?

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You have lemon trees in the back yard. You water each tree with different amounts of water and count the number of lemons produced. What is the independent variable?

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You water three sunflower plants with salt water. Each plant receives a different concentration of salt solutions. A fourth plant receives pure water. After a two-week period, the height is measured. What is the dependent variable?

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What would you do next for step 5?

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Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?
Peter stated that his fish were more active when the tank was placed in the kitchen versus when the tank was placed in his bedroom.

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Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?
Fish are cold-blooded animals, whose metabolism is controlled by the temperature in their environment.

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Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?
The kitchen's average temperature is 32 degrees Celsius and the bedroom's average temperature is 29 degrees Celsius.

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Convert:
10 kL = _____ L

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Convert:
5,600g =_____ kg

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Find the LENGTH of the line. Write your answers in centimeters (cm).

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Find the MASS on each triple beam balance. Remember your units!

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Determine how much liquid is in the graduated cylinder. Remember your units!

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The empty graduated cylinder is showing how much water was in there before the glue stick was placed in. Find the VOLUME of the glue stick after being placed in the water. Remember your units!

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Which change of state is this image showing?

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Which change of state is this image showing?

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Which organism do the frogs and birds compete for?

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Which organism completes the food chain: Grasses → Grasshopper → ? → Owl

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Besides mice, what other organism do the fox and hawk compete for?

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1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?
An ice skater pushes with more force and begins to move faster.

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1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?
A golf ball continues to roll until friction and gravity stop it.

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1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?
A swimmer pushes back on the water and moves forward.

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A race car traveling at its maximum speed

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Water flowing from a waterfall

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A spring in a pinball machine before it is released

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A yo-yo falling

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Which statement about the relationship between kinetic and potential energy is true?

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Which of the following correctly describes a new moon?

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6th Science Pre-Test PRMS

Which of these choices represents a scientific problem?

A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the breaking distance of a car. What is the independent variable?

Different rose bushes are grown in a greenhouse for two months. The number of flowers on each bush is counted at the end of the experiment. What is the dependent variable?

You have lemon trees in the back yard. You water each tree with different amounts of water and count the number of lemons produced. What is the independent variable?

You water three sunflower plants with salt water. Each plant receives a different concentration of salt solutions. A fourth plant receives pure water. After a two-week period, the height is measured. What is the dependent variable?

What would you do next for step 5?

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?Peter stated that his fish were more active when the tank was placed in the kitchen versus when the tank was placed in his bedroom.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?Fish are cold-blooded animals, whose metabolism is controlled by the temperature in their environment.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?The kitchen's average temperature is 32 degrees Celsius and the bedroom's average temperature is 29 degrees Celsius.

Convert:10 kL = _____ L

Convert:5,600g =_____ kg

Find the LENGTH of the line. Write your answers in centimeters (cm).

Find the MASS on each triple beam balance. Remember your units!

Determine how much liquid is in the graduated cylinder. Remember your units!

The empty graduated cylinder is showing how much water was in there before the glue stick was placed in. Find the VOLUME of the glue stick after being placed in the water. Remember your units!

Which change of state is this image showing?

Which change of state is this image showing?

Which organism do the frogs and birds compete for?

Which organism completes the food chain: Grasses → Grasshopper → ? → Owl

Besides mice, what other organism do the fox and hawk compete for?

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?An ice skater pushes with more force and begins to move faster.

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?A golf ball continues to roll until friction and gravity stop it.

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?A swimmer pushes back on the water and moves forward.

A race car traveling at its maximum speed

Water flowing from a waterfall

A spring in a pinball machine before it is released

A yo-yo falling

Which statement about the relationship between kinetic and potential energy is true?

Which of the following correctly describes a new moon?

Which of the following correctly describes a full moon?

Which of these choices represents a scientific problem?

A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the breaking distance of a car. What is the independent variable?

Different rose bushes are grown in a greenhouse for two months. The number of flowers on each bush is counted at the end of the experiment. What is the dependent variable?

You have lemon trees in the back yard. You water each tree with different amounts of water and count the number of lemons produced. What is the independent variable?

You water three sunflower plants with salt water. Each plant receives a different concentration of salt solutions. A fourth plant receives pure water. After a two-week period, the height is measured. What is the dependent variable?

What would you do next for step 5?

What would you do next for step 6?

What would you do next for step 7?

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?Peter stated that his fish were more active when the tank was placed in the kitchen versus when the tank was placed in his bedroom.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?Fish are cold-blooded animals, whose metabolism is controlled by the temperature in their environment.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?The kitchen's average temperature is 32 degrees Celsius and the bedroom's average temperature is 29 degrees Celsius.

You are asked to find the length of a glass rod. (Click ALL that apply)

You need to find the density of an irregular piece of metal. (Click ALL that apply)

You are asked to determine the melting point of gallium. (Click ALL that apply)

You need to find the mass of a toy car. (Click ALL that apply)

Convert:10 kL = _____ L

Convert:5,600g =_____ kg

Find the LENGTH of the line. Write your answers in centimeters (cm).

Find the MASS on each triple beam balance. Remember your units!

Determine how much liquid is in the graduated cylinder. Remember your units!

The empty graduated cylinder is showing how much water was in there before the glue stick was placed in. Find the VOLUME of the glue stick after being placed in the water. Remember your units!

Which diagram shows a solid?

Which diagram shows a liquid?

Which diagram shows a gas?

Which diagram shows plasma?

Which change of state is this image showing?

Which change of state is this image showing?

Which organism do the frogs and birds compete for?

Which organism completes the food chain: Grasses → Grasshopper → ? → Owl

Besides mice, what other organism do the fox and hawk compete for?

Find the net force’s magnitude and direction.

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?An ice skater pushes with more force and begins to move faster.

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?A golf ball continues to roll until friction and gravity stop it.

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?A swimmer pushes back on the water and moves forward.

A race car traveling at its maximum speed

Water flowing from a waterfall

A spring in a pinball machine before it is released

A yo-yo falling

Which statement about the relationship between kinetic and potential energy is true?

Which of the following correctly describes a new moon?

What phase is this?

What phase is this?

Which of the following correctly describes a full moon?

What would you do next for step 6?

What would you do next for step 7?

You are asked to find the length of a glass rod. (Click ALL that apply)

You need to find the density of an irregular piece of metal. (Click ALL that apply)

You are asked to determine the melting point of gallium. (Click ALL that apply)

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?
Peter stated that his fish were more active when the tank was placed in the kitchen versus when the tank was placed in his bedroom.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?
Fish are cold-blooded animals, whose metabolism is controlled by the temperature in their environment.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?
The kitchen's average temperature is 32 degrees Celsius and the bedroom's average temperature is 29 degrees Celsius.

Convert:
10 kL = _____ L

Convert:
5,600g =_____ kg

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?
An ice skater pushes with more force and begins to move faster.

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?
A golf ball continues to roll until friction and gravity stop it.

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?
A swimmer pushes back on the water and moves forward.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?
Peter stated that his fish were more active when the tank was placed in the kitchen versus when the tank was placed in his bedroom.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?
Fish are cold-blooded animals, whose metabolism is controlled by the temperature in their environment.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?
The kitchen's average temperature is 32 degrees Celsius and the bedroom's average temperature is 29 degrees Celsius.

Convert:
10 kL = _____ L

Convert:
5,600g =_____ kg

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?
An ice skater pushes with more force and begins to move faster.

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?
A golf ball continues to roll until friction and gravity stop it.

1st Law, 2nd Law, 3rd Law?
A swimmer pushes back on the water and moves forward.