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Which of the following fossils is younger? Select the more likely answer.
[ "wood", "mammal tooth", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
This diagram shows fossils in an undisturbed sedimentary rock sequence.
closed choice
grade8
natural science
earth-science
Fossils
Compare ages of fossils in a rock sequence
A fossil is the preserved evidence of an ancient organism. Some fossils are formed from body parts such as bones or shells. Other fossils, such as footprints or burrows, are formed from traces of an organism's activities. Fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks usually form in layers. Over t...
Look again at the fossils in the rock sequence diagram. Compare the positions of these fossils to determine which one is younger: The mammal tooth fossil is in a shallower layer in the rock sequence than the wood fossil. So, the mammal tooth fossil is most likely younger than the wood fossil.
B
200
What is the name of the colony shown?
[ "North Carolina", "Rhode Island", "Connecticut", "New Hampshire", "I don't know" ]
1
closed choice
grade7
social science
us-history
Colonial America
Identify the Thirteen Colonies
The colony is Rhode Island.
B
201
Which property do these three objects have in common?
[ "stretchy", "colorful", "bumpy", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
2
Select the best answer.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
physics
Materials
Compare properties of objects
An object has different properties. A property of an object can tell you how it looks, feels, tastes, or smells. Properties can also tell you how an object will behave when something happens to it. Different objects can have properties in common. You can use these properties to put objects into groups.
Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A bumpy object is covered in lumps and bumps. All three objects are bumpy. A stretchy object gets longer when you pull on it. None of the objects are stretchy. A colorful object has one or more bright colors. The gold nugget is colorful, but the pret...
C
202
Which of these states is farthest north?
[ "South Carolina", "Oklahoma", "Minnesota", "Delaware", "I don't know" ]
2
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
Geography
Read a map: cardinal directions
Maps have four cardinal directions, or main directions. Those directions are north, south, east, and west. A compass rose is a set of arrows that point to the cardinal directions. A compass rose usually shows only the first letter of each cardinal direction. The north arrow points to the North Pole. On most maps, north...
To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the north arrow is pointing. Minnesota is farthest north.
C
203
Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature?
[ "neither; the samples have the same temperature", "sample A", "sample B", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The diagrams below show two pure samples of gas in identical closed, rigid containers. Each colored ball represents one gas particle. Both samples have the same number of particles.
closed choice
grade7
natural science
physics
Particle motion and energy
Identify how particle motion affects temperature and pressure
The temperature of a substance depends on the average kinetic energy of the particles in the substance. The higher the average kinetic energy of the particles, the higher the temperature of the substance. The kinetic energy of a particle is determined by its mass and speed. For a pure substance, the greater the mass of...
Each particle in sample A has more mass than each particle in sample B. The particles in sample A also have a higher average speed than the particles in sample B. So, the particles in sample A have a higher average kinetic energy than the particles in sample B. Because the particles in sample A have the higher average ...
B
204
Will these magnets attract or repel each other?
[ "repel", "attract", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Two magnets are placed as shown.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
physics
Magnets
Identify magnets that attract or repel
Magnets can pull or push on other magnets without touching them. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes are called magnetic forces. Magnetic forces are strongest at the magnets' poles, or ends. Every magnet has two poles: a north pole (N) and a south pole (...
To predict if these magnets will attract or repel, look at which poles are closest to each other. The south pole of one magnet is closest to the south pole of the other magnet. Like poles repel. So, these magnets will repel each other.
A
205
Which better describes the Taklamakan Desert ecosystem?
[ "It has warm, wet summers. It also has long, cold winters.", "It has long, cold winters. It also has a small amount of rain or snow.", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
Figure: Taklamakan Desert. The Taklamakan Desert is a cold desert ecosystem in northwestern China.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
biology
Ecosystems
Describe ecosystems
An environment includes all of the biotic, or living, and abiotic, or nonliving, things in an area. An ecosystem is created by the relationships that form among the biotic and abiotic parts of an environment. There are many different types of terrestrial, or land-based, ecosystems. Here are some ways in which terrestri...
A cold desert is a type of ecosystem. Cold deserts have the following features: a small amount of rain or snow, dry, thin soil, and long, cold winters. So, the Taklamakan Desert has long, cold winters. It also has a small amount of rain or snow.
B
206
Which of the following could Omar's test show?
[ "how much athletes would sweat in the fabric", "how long it would take the sample fabric to dry after it absorbed one drop of water", "if the sample fabric would absorb one drop of water in less than one second", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
People can use the engineering-design process to develop solutions to problems. One step in the process is testing if a potential solution meets the requirements of the design. The passage below describes how the engineering-design process was used to test a solution to a problem. Read the passage. Then answer the ques...
closed choice
grade8
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Engineering practices
Evaluate tests of engineering-design solutions
People can use the engineering-design process to develop solutions to problems. One step in the process is testing if a potential solution meets the requirements of the design. How can you determine what a test can show? You need to figure out what was tested and what was measured. Imagine an engineer needs to design a...
B
207
What is the capital of Kansas?
[ "Topeka", "Wichita", "Kansas City", "Jefferson City", "I don't know" ]
0
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Midwest
Topeka is the capital of Kansas.
A
208
Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature?
[ "sample B", "neither; the samples have the same temperature", "sample A", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
2
The diagrams below show two pure samples of gas in identical closed, rigid containers. Each colored ball represents one gas particle. Both samples have the same number of particles.
closed choice
grade8
natural science
physics
Particle motion and energy
Identify how particle motion affects temperature and pressure
The temperature of a substance depends on the average kinetic energy of the particles in the substance. The higher the average kinetic energy of the particles, the higher the temperature of the substance. The kinetic energy of a particle is determined by its mass and speed. For a pure substance, the greater the mass of...
The particles in both samples have the same average speed, but each particle in sample A has more mass than each particle in sample B. So, the particles in sample A have a higher average kinetic energy than the particles in sample B. Because the particles in sample A have the higher average kinetic energy, sample A mus...
C
209
Which plant can produce eggs and sperm?
[ "a mature fern", "a heart-shaped plant", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
This diagram shows the life cycle of a fern.
closed choice
grade7
natural science
biology
Plant reproduction
Moss and fern life cycles
Fern plants reproduce using both asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction. Mature ferns have flat leaves called fronds. Ferns have structures that look like small dots on the underside of their fronds. These structures are called spore cases. The mature ferns use asexual reproduction to make spores. When the spore ...
A heart-shaped plant can produce eggs and sperm. A mature fern produces spores, not eggs and sperm.
B
210
Complete the statement. Bromomethane is ().
[ "a compound", "an elementary substance", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
The model below represents a molecule of bromomethane. Bromomethane was once used by farmers to kill harmful organisms in soil. It is no longer used because it damages the atmosphere's ozone layer.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
chemistry
Atoms and molecules
Classify elementary substances and compounds using models
All substances are made of one or more chemical elements, or types of atoms. Substances that are made of only one chemical element are elementary substances. Substances that are made of two or more chemical elements bonded together are compounds. Every chemical element is represented by its own symbol. For some element...
Count the number of chemical elements represented in the model. Then, decide if bromomethane is an elementary substance or a compound. In this model, each ball is labeled with C for carbon, H for hydrogen, or Br for bromine. So, the model shows you that bromomethane is made of three chemical elements bonded together. S...
A
211
What can Latrell and Todd trade to each get what they want?
[ "Latrell can trade his tomatoes for Todd's sandwich.", "Todd can trade his almonds for Latrell's tomatoes.", "Latrell can trade his tomatoes for Todd's broccoli.", "Todd can trade his broccoli for Latrell's oranges.", "I don't know" ]
2
Trade happens when people agree to exchange goods and services. People give up something to get something else. Sometimes people barter, or directly exchange one good or service for another. Latrell and Todd open their lunch boxes in the school cafeteria. Both of them could be happier with their lunches. Latrell wanted...
closed choice
grade6
social science
economics
Basic economic principles
Trade and specialization
Latrell wanted broccoli in his lunch and Todd was hoping for tomatoes. Look at the labeled part of the images. Latrell has tomatoes. Todd has broccoli. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both be happier. Trading other things would not help either person get more items they want.
C
212
Which better describes the Peary Land ecosystem?
[ "It has mostly small plants. It also has short, cold summers.", "It has warm summers. It also has cool winters.", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Figure: Peary Land. Peary Land is a tundra ecosystem in northern Greenland.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
biology
Ecosystems
Describe ecosystems
An environment includes all of the biotic, or living, and abiotic, or nonliving, things in an area. An ecosystem is created by the relationships that form among the biotic and abiotic parts of an environment. There are many different types of terrestrial, or land-based, ecosystems. Here are some ways in which terrestri...
A tundra is a type of ecosystem. Tundras have the following features: long, cold winters and short, cold summers, soil that is frozen year-round, and mostly small plants. So, Peary Land has mostly small plants. It also has short, cool summers.
A
213
Which part of an apple tree can make seeds?
[ "the flowers", "the fruit", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
This diagram shows the life cycle of an apple tree.
closed choice
grade8
natural science
biology
Plant reproduction
Angiosperm and conifer life cycles
Flowering plants, called angiosperms, use their flowers for sexual reproduction. Flowers can have male parts, female parts, or both! The male part is called the stamen, and the female part is called the pistil. Both the male and female parts are needed for sexual reproduction. The female part produces eggs, and the mal...
An apple tree's flowers can make seeds. Inside a flower, a sperm cell and an egg fuse to make a fertilized egg. The fertilized egg grows into a seed. The fruit grows from the ovary around the seeds. But the fruit does not make the seeds.
A
214
Which country is highlighted?
[ "Dominica", "Haiti", "Cuba", "the Dominican Republic", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade8
social science
geography
The Americas: geography
Identify and select countries of the Caribbean
This country is the Dominican Republic. Why does the Dominican Republic share its island with another country? The Dominican Republic and Haiti share the island of Hispaniola. It is home to the earliest European settlements in the Americas. Christopher Columbus founded the first European settlement on the island in 149...
D
215
Which animal's mouth is also adapted to tear through meat?
[ "marmot", "tiger", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
are carnivores, or meat eaters. They eat small mammals and birds. The lynx's mouth is adapted to tear through meat. Figure: Eurasian lynx.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
biology
Adaptations
Animal adaptations: beaks, mouths, and necks
An adaptation is an inherited trait that helps an organism survive or reproduce. Adaptations can include both body parts and behaviors. The shape of an animal's mouth is one example of an adaptation. Animals' mouths can be adapted in different ways. For example, a large mouth with sharp teeth might help an animal tear ...
Look at the picture of the Eurasian lynx. The Eurasian lynx has a large mouth and sharp teeth. Its mouth is adapted to tear through meat. The Eurasian lynx uses its large mouth to grab its prey. It uses its sharp teeth to cut up the meat of the prey into pieces it can swallow. Now look at each animal. Figure out which ...
B
216
What is the capital of Virginia?
[ "Charleston", "Richmond", "Norfolk", "Arlington", "I don't know" ]
1
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Southeast
Richmond is the capital of Virginia.
B
217
In this food web, which organism contains matter that eventually moves to the bat star?
[ "kelp", "sea otter", "orca", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Below is a food web from an ocean ecosystem in Monterey Bay, off the coast of California. A food web models how the matter eaten by organisms moves through an ecosystem. The arrows in a food web represent how matter moves between organisms in an ecosystem.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
biology
Ecological interactions
Interpret food webs II
A food web is a model. A food web shows where organisms in an ecosystem get their food. Models can make things in nature easier to understand because models can represent complex things in a simpler way. If a food web showed every organism in an ecosystem, the food web would be hard to understand. So, each food web sho...
Use the arrows to follow how matter moves through this food web. For each answer choice, try to find a path of arrows to the bat star. The only arrow pointing from the sea otter leads to the orca. The only arrow pointing from the orca leads to the sea cucumber. No arrows point from the sea cucumber to any other organis...
A
218
Earth's organisms rely on the atmosphere for which of the following?
[ "oxygen", "sunlight", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Read the text. Then answer the question. Earth is surrounded by a layer of gases called the atmosphere. The gases that make up the atmosphere sustain life on Earth. Living organisms take in and release some of these gases. Gases in the atmosphere also help insulate Earth from extreme temperatures and block some harmful...
closed choice
grade6
natural science
earth-science
Climate change
The greenhouse effect
Read the text carefully. The underlined text below shows information about each answer choice. Earth is surrounded by a layer of gases called the atmosphere. The gases that make up the atmosphere sustain life on Earth. Living organisms take in and release some of these gases. Gases in the atmosphere also help insulate ...
A
219
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
[ "Hartford", "Boston", "Montpelier", "Albany", "I don't know" ]
1
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Northeast
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts.
B
220
Which of the following could Bryant's test show?
[ "whether a parachute with a 1 m vent would swing too much at 400 km per hour", "how steady a parachute with a 1 m vent was at 200 km per hour", "if the spacecraft was damaged when using a parachute with a 1 m vent going 200 km per hour", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
People can use the engineering-design process to develop solutions to problems. One step in the process is testing if a potential solution meets the requirements of the design. The passage below describes how the engineering-design process was used to test a solution to a problem. Read the passage. Then answer the ques...
closed choice
grade7
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Engineering practices
Evaluate tests of engineering-design solutions
People can use the engineering-design process to develop solutions to problems. One step in the process is testing if a potential solution meets the requirements of the design. How can you determine what a test can show? You need to figure out what was tested and what was measured. Imagine an engineer needs to design a...
B
221
Which animal is also adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert?
[ "kingsnake", "horned viper", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
Camels live in dry places such as deserts. The is adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert. Figure: camel.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
biology
Adaptations
Animal adaptations: skins and body coverings
An adaptation is an inherited trait that helps an organism survive or reproduce. Adaptations can include both body parts and behaviors. The color, texture, and covering of an animal's skin are examples of adaptations. Animals' skins can be adapted in different ways. For example, skin with thick fur might help an animal...
Look at the picture of the camel. The camel has sand-colored fur covering its skin. It is adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert. The word camouflage means to blend in. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a similar adaptation. The horned viper has sand-colored scales covering its body. It is adapt...
B
222
Which country is highlighted?
[ "Papua New Guinea", "Fiji", "New Zealand", "Samoa", "I don't know" ]
1
closed choice
grade7
social science
geography
Oceania: geography
Identify and select countries of Oceania
This country is Fiji.
B
223
Look at the models of molecules below. Select the elementary substance.
[ "methane", "tetraphosphorus", "ethane", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
closed choice
grade6
natural science
chemistry
Atoms and molecules
Identify elementary substances and compounds using models
There are more than 100 different chemical elements, or types of atoms. Chemical elements make up all of the substances around you. A substance may be composed of one chemical element or multiple chemical elements. Substances that are composed of only one chemical element are elementary substances. Substances that are ...
B
224
What is the capital of California?
[ "Little Rock", "Boston", "Milwaukee", "Sacramento", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the West
Sacramento is the capital of California.
D
225
What is the capital of Alaska?
[ "Honolulu", "Phoenix", "Juneau", "Sacramento", "I don't know" ]
2
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the West
Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
C
226
Which is this organism's common name?
[ "Ceratophrys cornuta", "Surinam horned frog", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
This organism is Ceratophrys cornuta. It is also called a Surinam horned frog.
closed choice
grade7
natural science
biology
Classification and scientific names
Identify common and scientific names
An organism's common name is the name that people normally call the organism. Common names often contain words you know. An organism's scientific name is the name scientists use to identify the organism. Scientific names often contain words that are not used in everyday English. Scientific names are written in italics,...
Ceratophrys cornuta is written in italics. The first word is capitalized, and the second word is not. So, it is the scientific name. Ceratophrys cornuta is the organism's scientific name. So, you know that Surinam horned frog is the common name.
B
227
Which of the following could Cameron's test show?
[ "if the spacecraft was damaged when using a parachute with a 1 m vent going 200 km per hour", "how steady a parachute with a 1 m vent was at 200 km per hour", "whether a parachute with a 1 m vent would swing too much at 400 km per hour", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
People can use the engineering-design process to develop solutions to problems. One step in the process is testing if a potential solution meets the requirements of the design. The passage below describes how the engineering-design process was used to test a solution to a problem. Read the passage. Then answer the ques...
closed choice
grade7
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Engineering practices
Evaluate tests of engineering-design solutions
People can use the engineering-design process to develop solutions to problems. One step in the process is testing if a potential solution meets the requirements of the design. How can you determine what a test can show? You need to figure out what was tested and what was measured. Imagine an engineer needs to design a...
B
228
What is this horse fly's scientific name?
[ "Scaptia lata", "Scaptia beyonceae", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
This species of horse fly was discovered in Australia in 1981. It has a golden abdomen. This horse fly was named after the singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles-Carter!
closed choice
grade4
natural science
biology
Scientific names
Origins of scientific names
When a scientist identifies a new organism, he or she chooses its scientific name. Sometimes, an organism is named after the place where it was first found. Other times, an organism is named after the scientist who first identified it. Or, the scientific name might describe the organism's physical traits. Many of the w...
This organism's scientific name refers to Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. The word beyonceae refers to Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. So, this horse fly's scientific name is Scaptia beyonceae.
B
229
Does Rafflesia arnoldii have cells that have a nucleus?
[ "no", "yes", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
This organism is Rafflesia arnoldii. It is a member of the plant kingdom. Rafflesia arnoldii has the largest flowers in the world. A single flower can be three feet wide! R. arnoldii is commonly called a corpse flower because the flower smells like rotting meat.
yes or no
grade5
natural science
biology
Classification
Describe, classify, and compare kingdoms
In the past, scientists classified living organisms into two groups: plants and animals. Over the past 300 years, scientists have discovered many more types of organisms. Today, many scientists classify organisms into six broad groups, called kingdoms. Organisms in each kingdom have specific traits. The table below sho...
Rafflesia arnoldii is a plant. Plant cells have a nucleus.
B
230
What is the capital of Wisconsin?
[ "Frankfort", "Lincoln", "Green Bay", "Madison", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Midwest
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.
D
231
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate?
[ "weather", "climate", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
Figure: Houston. Houston is a city near the coast of Texas. On average, Houston receives about 49 inches of rain each year. Hint: Weather is what the atmosphere is like at a certain place and time. Climate is the pattern of weather in a certain place.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
earth-science
Weather and climate
Weather and climate around the world
The atmosphere is the layer of air that surrounds Earth. Both weather and climate tell you about the atmosphere. Weather is what the atmosphere is like at a certain place and time. Weather can change quickly. For example, the temperature outside your house might get higher throughout the day. Climate is the pattern of ...
Read the passage carefully. Houston is a city near the coast of Texas. On average, Houston receives about 49 inches of rain each year. The underlined part of the passage tells you about the usual pattern of precipitation in Houston. This passage does not describe what the weather is like on a particular day. So, this p...
B
232
What is the expected ratio of offspring with black wool to offspring with white wool? Choose the most likely ratio.
[ "2:2", "1:3", "4:0", "3:1", "0:4" ]
2
In a group of sheep, some individuals have white wool and others have black wool. In this group, the gene for the wool color trait has two alleles. The allele for white wool (L) is dominant over the allele for black wool (l). This Punnett square shows a cross between two sheep.
closed choice
grade8
natural science
biology
Genes to traits
Use Punnett squares to calculate ratios of offspring types
Offspring phenotypes: dominant or recessive? How do you determine an organism's phenotype for a trait? Look at the combination of alleles in the organism's genotype for the gene that affects that trait. Some alleles have types called dominant and recessive. These two types can cause different versions of the trait to a...
To determine how many boxes in the Punnett square represent offspring with black wool or white wool, consider whether each phenotype is the dominant or recessive allele's version of the wool color trait. The question tells you that the L allele, which is for white wool, is dominant over the l allele, which is for black...
C
233
Which property do these two objects have in common?
[ "bouncy", "soft", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
Select the better answer.
closed choice
grade2
natural science
physics
Materials
Compare properties of objects
An object has different properties. A property of an object can tell you how it looks, feels, tastes, or smells. Different objects can have the same properties. You can use these properties to put objects into groups.
Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A soft object changes shape when you squeeze it. Both objects are soft. A bouncy object will bounce back from the floor if you drop it. The ball of wet clay is not bouncy. The property that both objects have in common is soft.
B
234
Which solution has a higher concentration of blue particles?
[ "neither; their concentrations are the same", "Solution B", "Solution A", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each blue ball represents one particle of solute.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
chemistry
Solutions
Compare concentrations of solutions
A solution is made up of two or more substances that are completely mixed. In a solution, solute particles are mixed into a solvent. The solute cannot be separated from the solvent by a filter. For example, if you stir a spoonful of salt into a cup of water, the salt will mix into the water to make a saltwater solution...
In Solution A and Solution B, the blue particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of blue particles, look at both the number of blue particles and the volume of the solvent in each container. Use the concentration formula to find the number of blue particles per milliliter. ...
B
235
Which term matches the picture?
[ "fimbriae", "flagella", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
Read the text. Flagella and fimbriae are both structures that extend from bacterial cell bodies, but these structures have very different purposes. Flagella are long whip-like structures anchored in bacteria's cell membranes. The primary function of flagella is for cellular movement. Fimbriae are short hair-like struct...
closed choice
grade6
language science
vocabulary
Context clues
Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures
Flagella are long whip-like structures that help cells move through liquids.
B
236
Based on the timeline, which of the following statements is true?
[ "The Aztec civilization existed from around 1300 until 1521.", "The Aztec were the only civilization to exist in the early Americas.", "The Aztec civilization lasted longer than the Maya civilization.", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
The Aztec were a people who created one of the most powerful civilizations in the early Americas. Historians call this civilization the Aztec Empire. Look at the timeline. Then answer the question below.
closed choice
grade6
social science
world-history
Early Americas
Foundations of Aztec civilization
A
237
What is the name of the colony shown?
[ "Florida", "Virginia", "North Carolina", "Georgia", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade4
social science
us-history
English colonies in North America
Identify the Thirteen Colonies
The colony is Georgia.
D
238
Which animal's limbs are also adapted for swimming?
[ "California sea lion", "flying fox", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Sea turtles live in the ocean. They cover long distances in search of food and places to nest. The has four flippers for limbs. Its limbs are adapted for swimming. Figure: sea turtle.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
biology
Adaptations
Animal adaptations: feet and limbs
An adaptation is an inherited trait that helps an organism survive or reproduce. Adaptations can include both body parts and behaviors. Arms, legs, flippers, and wings are different types of limbs. The type of limbs an animal has is an example of an adaptation. Animals' limbs can be adapted in different ways. For examp...
Look at the picture of the sea turtle. The sea turtle uses its flippers to push itself through water. The flippers can also help it change direction while swimming. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a similar adaptation. The California sea lion has flippers. Its limbs are adapted for swimming. The fl...
A
239
What is the capital of Oregon?
[ "Albany", "Boise", "Nashville", "Salem", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the West
Salem is the capital of Oregon.
D
240
Is chocolate a mineral?
[ "no", "yes", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Chocolate has the following properties: solid made in a chocolate factory not a pure substance no fixed crystal structure
yes or no
grade5
natural science
earth-science
Rocks and minerals
Identify rocks and minerals
Properties are used to identify different substances. Minerals have the following properties: It is a solid. It is formed in nature. It is not made by organisms. It is a pure substance. It has a fixed crystal structure. If a substance has all five of these properties, then it is a mineral. Look closely at the last thre...
Chocolate does not have all the properties of a mineral. So, chocolate is not a mineral.
A
241
Identify the question that Stacy's experiment can best answer.
[ "Do radish plants grown under bright light have more leaves than radish plants grown under dim light?", "Do radishes grown under bright light get bigger than radishes grown under dim light?", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The passage below describes an experiment. Read the passage and then follow the instructions below. Stacy planted 20 radish plants in a greenhouse, putting each plant in its own pot. She placed ten of the pots under bright light and the other ten pots under dim light. Stacy watered all the plants twice a day. After tw...
closed choice
grade7
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Designing experiments
Identify the experimental question
Experiments can be designed to answer specific questions. How can you identify the questions that a certain experiment can answer? In order to do this, you need to figure out what was tested and what was measured during the experiment. Imagine an experiment with two groups of daffodil plants. One group of plants was gr...
B
242
Which of the following statements describes the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana?
[ "The Roman Empire only controlled land in Europe and Africa.", "The Roman Empire controlled parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.", "The Roman Empire controlled all of the land around the Caspian Sea.", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The period of the Pax Romana, or the Roman Peace, lasted from 27 BCE to 180 CE. During this period, the Roman Empire reached its largest size. Look at the map of the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana. Then answer the question below.
closed choice
grade6
social science
world-history
Rome and the Byzantine Empire
The fall of the Western Roman Empire
B
243
What is the name of the colony shown?
[ "Connecticut", "Mississippi", "Pennsylvania", "Massachusetts", "I don't know" ]
0
closed choice
grade8
social science
us-history
Colonial America
Identify the Thirteen Colonies
The colony is Connecticut.
A
244
What can Greg and Ben trade to each get what they want?
[ "Greg can trade his tomatoes for Ben's carrots.", "Greg can trade his tomatoes for Ben's broccoli.", "Ben can trade his almonds for Greg's tomatoes.", "Ben can trade his broccoli for Greg's oranges.", "I don't know" ]
1
Trade happens when people agree to exchange goods and services. People give up something to get something else. Sometimes people barter, or directly exchange one good or service for another. Greg and Ben open their lunch boxes in the school cafeteria. Neither Greg nor Ben got everything that they wanted. The table belo...
closed choice
grade8
social science
economics
Basic economic principles
Trade and specialization
Look at the table and images. Greg wants broccoli. Ben wants tomatoes. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both get what they want. Trading other things would not help both people get more items they want.
B
245
Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature?
[ "neither; the samples have the same temperature", "sample B", "sample A", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
2
The diagrams below show two pure samples of gas in identical closed, rigid containers. Each colored ball represents one gas particle. Both samples have the same number of particles.
closed choice
grade8
natural science
physics
Particle motion and energy
Identify how particle motion affects temperature and pressure
The temperature of a substance depends on the average kinetic energy of the particles in the substance. The higher the average kinetic energy of the particles, the higher the temperature of the substance. The kinetic energy of a particle is determined by its mass and speed. For a pure substance, the greater the mass of...
Each particle in sample A has more mass than each particle in sample B. The particles in sample A also have a higher average speed than the particles in sample B. So, the particles in sample A have a higher average kinetic energy than the particles in sample B. Because the particles in sample A have the higher average ...
C
246
Select the mammal below.
[ "green moray eel", "red kangaroo", "catfish", "robin", "I don't know" ]
1
Mammals have hair or fur and feed their young milk. Mammals are warm-blooded. Warm-blooded animals can control their body temperature. A giraffe is an example of a mammal.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
biology
Classification
Identify mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians
Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are groups of animals. Scientists sort animals into each group based on traits they have in common. This process is called classification. Classification helps scientists learn about how animals live. Classification also helps scientists compare similar animals.
A robin is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. A robin is a songbird. It sings different songs at different times of the day. A catfish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. Unlike most other fish, catfish do not have scales! They have slimy skin. A green moray eel is a fish. It lives unde...
B
247
Complete the statement. Propane is ().
[ "an elementary substance", "a compound", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The model below represents a molecule of propane. Propane is used as fuel for heaters, engines, and outdoor grills.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
chemistry
Atoms and molecules
Classify elementary substances and compounds using models
All substances are made of one or more chemical elements, or types of atoms. Substances that are made of only one chemical element are elementary substances. Substances that are made of two or more chemical elements bonded together are compounds. Every chemical element is represented by its own symbol. For some element...
Count the number of chemical elements represented in the model. Then, decide if propane is an elementary substance or a compound. In this model, each ball is labeled with C for carbon or H for hydrogen. So, the model shows you that propane is made of two chemical elements bonded together. Substances made of two or more...
B
248
Identify the question that Eric's experiment can best answer.
[ "Does temperature affect how much bacteria can grow in liquid?", "Do more bacteria grow in liquid with cinnamon than in liquid without cinnamon?", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The passage below describes an experiment. Read the passage and then follow the instructions below. Eric mixed bacteria into a nutrient-rich liquid where the bacteria could grow. He poured four ounces of the mixture into each of ten glass flasks. In five of the ten flasks, he also added one teaspoon of cinnamon. He al...
closed choice
grade8
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Designing experiments
Identify the experimental question
Experiments can be designed to answer specific questions. How can you identify the questions that a certain experiment can answer? In order to do this, you need to figure out what was tested and what was measured during the experiment. Imagine an experiment with two groups of daffodil plants. One group of plants was gr...
B
249
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The magnitude of the magnetic force is greater in Pair 1.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is greater in Pair 2.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material, but some of them are different sizes.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
physics
Velocity, acceleration, and forces
Compare magnitudes of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The strength of a force is called its magnitude. The greater the magnitude of the magnetic force between two magnets,...
The magnets in Pair 1 attract. The magnets in Pair 2 repel. But whether the magnets attract or repel affects only the direction of the magnetic force. It does not affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. Magnet sizes affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. Imagine magnets that are the same shape and made of the ...
B
250
What is the name of the colony shown?
[ "New Hampshire", "Connecticut", "Indiana", "Ohio", "I don't know" ]
1
closed choice
grade7
social science
us-history
Colonial America
Identify the Thirteen Colonies
The colony is Connecticut.
B
251
What is the name of the colony shown?
[ "Mississippi", "Maryland", "Florida", "Georgia", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade5
social science
us-history
English colonies in North America
Identify the Thirteen Colonies
The colony is Georgia.
D
252
Which of the following organisms is the omnivore in this food web?
[ "shiner", "black crappie", "copepod", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
2
Below is a food web from Little Rock Lake, a freshwater lake ecosystem in Wisconsin. A food web models how the matter eaten by organisms moves through an ecosystem. The arrows in a food web represent how matter moves between organisms in an ecosystem.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
biology
Ecosystems
Interpret food webs I
A food web is a model. A food web shows where organisms in an ecosystem get their food. Models can make things in nature easier to understand because models can represent complex things in a simpler way. If a food web showed every organism in an ecosystem, the food web would be hard to understand. So, each food web sho...
Omnivores are consumers that eat both producers and other consumers. So, an omnivore has arrows pointing to it from at least one producer and at least one consumer. The black crappie has three arrows pointing to it. These arrows start from the rotifer, the water flea, and the shiner, which are all consumers. So, the bl...
C
253
Which property do these four objects have in common?
[ "shiny", "sweet", "transparent", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Select the best answer.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
physics
Materials
Compare properties of objects
An object has different properties. A property of an object can tell you how it looks, feels, tastes, or smells. Properties can also tell you how an object will behave when something happens to it. Different objects can have properties in common. You can use these properties to put objects into groups. Grouping objects...
Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. Sugar has a sweet taste. The trombone is not sweet. A shiny object reflects a lot of light. You can usually see your reflection in a shiny object. All four objects are shiny. You can see clearly through a transparent object. None of the objects are t...
A
254
What is the capital of New Mexico?
[ "Denver", "Albuquerque", "Boston", "Santa Fe", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the West
Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico.
D
255
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 2.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 1.", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
2
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material, but some of them are different sizes.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
physics
Velocity, acceleration, and forces
Compare magnitudes of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The strength of a force is called its magnitude. The greater the magnitude of the magnetic force between two magnets,...
Magnet sizes affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. Imagine magnets that are the same shape and made of the same material. The smaller the magnets, the smaller the magnitude of the magnetic force between them. Magnet A is the same size in both pairs. But Magnet B is smaller in Pair 1 than in Pair 2. So, the magnit...
C
256
Which country is highlighted?
[ "New Zealand", "Australia", "Tuvalu", "Papua New Guinea", "I don't know" ]
0
closed choice
grade7
social science
geography
Oceania: geography
Identify and select countries of Oceania
This country is New Zealand.
A
257
Which solution has a higher concentration of purple particles?
[ "Solution B", "Solution A", "neither; their concentrations are the same", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each purple ball represents one particle of solute.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
chemistry
Solutions
Compare concentrations of solutions
A solution is made up of two or more substances that are completely mixed. In a solution, solute particles are mixed into a solvent. The solute cannot be separated from the solvent by a filter. For example, if you stir a spoonful of salt into a cup of water, the salt will mix into the water to make a saltwater solution...
In Solution A and Solution B, the purple particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of purple particles, look at both the number of purple particles and the volume of the solvent in each container. Use the concentration formula to find the number of purple particles per mill...
A
258
What is the capital of Louisiana?
[ "Baton Rouge", "Nashville", "New Orleans", "Topeka", "I don't know" ]
0
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Southeast
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana.
A
259
Which of these oceans does the prime meridian intersect?
[ "the Indian Ocean", "the Atlantic Ocean", "the Pacific Ocean", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
Maps
Use lines of latitude and longitude
Lines of latitude and lines of longitude are imaginary lines drawn on some globes and maps. They can help you find places on globes and maps. Lines of latitude show how far north or south a place is. We use units called degrees to describe how far a place is from the equator. The equator is the line located at 0° latit...
The prime meridian is the line at 0° longitude. It intersects the Atlantic Ocean. It does not intersect the Indian Ocean or the Pacific Ocean.
B
260
What is the capital of Vermont?
[ "Concord", "Fargo", "Burlington", "Montpelier", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Northeast
Montpelier is the capital of Vermont.
D
261
What can Diana and Rebecca trade to each get what they want?
[ "Diana can trade her tomatoes for Rebecca's sandwich.", "Rebecca can trade her almonds for Diana's tomatoes.", "Rebecca can trade her broccoli for Diana's oranges.", "Diana can trade her tomatoes for Rebecca's broccoli.", "I don't know" ]
3
Trade happens when people agree to exchange goods and services. People give up something to get something else. Sometimes people barter, or directly exchange one good or service for another. Diana and Rebecca open their lunch boxes in the school cafeteria. Both of them could be happier with their lunches. Diana wanted ...
closed choice
grade6
social science
economics
Basic economic principles
Trade and specialization
Diana wanted broccoli in her lunch and Rebecca was hoping for tomatoes. Look at the labeled part of the images. Diana has tomatoes. Rebecca has broccoli. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both be happier. Trading other things would not help either person get more items they want.
D
262
What can Marshall and Nick trade to each get what they want?
[ "Nick can trade his broccoli for Marshall's oranges.", "Nick can trade his almonds for Marshall's tomatoes.", "Marshall can trade his tomatoes for Nick's broccoli.", "Marshall can trade his tomatoes for Nick's carrots.", "I don't know" ]
2
Trade happens when people agree to exchange goods and services. People give up something to get something else. Sometimes people barter, or directly exchange one good or service for another. Marshall and Nick open their lunch boxes in the school cafeteria. Neither Marshall nor Nick got everything that they wanted. The ...
closed choice
grade8
social science
economics
Basic economic principles
Trade and specialization
Look at the table and images. Marshall wants broccoli. Nick wants tomatoes. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both get what they want. Trading other things would not help both people get more items they want.
C
263
Which of these states is farthest south?
[ "Maine", "Kansas", "Montana", "Wisconsin", "I don't know" ]
1
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
Maps
Read a map: cardinal directions
Maps have four cardinal directions, or main directions. Those directions are north, south, east, and west. A compass rose is a set of arrows that point to the cardinal directions. A compass rose usually shows only the first letter of each cardinal direction. The north arrow points to the North Pole. On most maps, north...
To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the south arrow is pointing. Kansas is farthest south.
B
264
Which solution has a higher concentration of green particles?
[ "Solution A", "neither; their concentrations are the same", "Solution B", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each green ball represents one particle of solute.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
chemistry
Solutions
Compare concentrations of solutions
A solution is made up of two or more substances that are completely mixed. In a solution, solute particles are mixed into a solvent. The solute cannot be separated from the solvent by a filter. For example, if you stir a spoonful of salt into a cup of water, the salt will mix into the water to make a saltwater solution...
In Solution A and Solution B, the green particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of green particles, look at both the number of green particles and the volume of the solvent in each container. Use the concentration formula to find the number of green particles per millilit...
A
265
What is the capital of New Jersey?
[ "Jersey City", "Trenton", "Augusta", "Albany", "I don't know" ]
1
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Northeast
Trenton is the capital of New Jersey.
B
266
Identify the question that Irma's experiment can best answer.
[ "Does the amount of water in a glass affect whether eggs sink or float in the water?", "Are eggs more likely to float in fresh water or salty water?", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The passage below describes an experiment. Read the passage and then follow the instructions below. Irma poured four ounces of water into each of six glasses. Irma dissolved one tablespoon of salt in each of three glasses, and did not add salt to the other three. Then, Irma placed an egg in one glass and observed if t...
closed choice
grade8
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Designing experiments
Identify the experimental question
Experiments can be designed to answer specific questions. How can you identify the questions that a certain experiment can answer? In order to do this, you need to figure out what was tested and what was measured during the experiment. Imagine an experiment with two groups of daffodil plants. One group of plants was gr...
B
267
Look at the models of molecules below. Select the elementary substance.
[ "ozone", "2-chloroethanol", "benzene", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
closed choice
grade6
natural science
chemistry
Atoms and molecules
Identify elementary substances and compounds using models
There are more than 100 different chemical elements, or types of atoms. Chemical elements make up all of the substances around you. A substance may be composed of one chemical element or multiple chemical elements. Substances that are composed of only one chemical element are elementary substances. Substances that are ...
A
268
Look at the picture. Which word best describes the sound this hammer makes?
[ "buzzing", "dripping", "banging", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
2
closed choice
grade2
language science
writing-strategies
Descriptive details
Choose the sensory details that match the picture
When you write, you can use sensory details. These sense words help your reader understand what something looks, sounds, tastes, smells, or feels like. Sensory Category | Description Sight | These are words like bright, clean, and purple. A reader can imagine looking at these details. Sound | These are words like hissi...
Look at the picture. The word banging describes the sound this hammer makes. Dripping and buzzing can also describe sounds. But they do not describe the sounds this hammer makes.
C
269
Will these magnets attract or repel each other?
[ "attract", "repel", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
Two magnets are placed as shown.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
physics
Magnets
Identify magnets that attract or repel
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. Whether a magnet attracts or repels other magnets depends on the positions of its poles, or ends. Every magnet has two poles: north and south. Here are some examples of magnets. The no...
To predict if these magnets will attract or repel, look at which poles are closest to each other. The south pole of one magnet is closest to the south pole of the other magnet. Like poles repel. So, these magnets will repel each other.
B
270
Complete the statement. Lithium bromide is ().
[ "an elementary substance", "a compound", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The model below represents lithium bromide. Lithium bromide is used to absorb moisture from the air.
closed choice
grade8
natural science
chemistry
Atoms and molecules
Classify elementary substances and compounds using models
There are more than 100 different chemical elements, or types of atoms. Chemical elements make up all of the substances around you. A substance may be composed of one chemical element or multiple chemical elements. Substances that are composed of only one chemical element are elementary substances. Substances that are ...
Use the model to determine whether lithium bromide is an elementary substance or a compound. Step 1: Interpret the model. . Use the legend to determine the chemical element represented by each color. The colors and atomic symbols from the legend are shown in the table below. The table also includes the names of the che...
B
271
What is the capital of Hawaii?
[ "Juneau", "Salt Lake City", "Hilo", "Honolulu", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the West
Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.
D
272
What is the capital of Minnesota?
[ "Saint Paul", "Jefferson City", "Topeka", "Minneapolis", "I don't know" ]
0
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Midwest
Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota.
A
273
Which solution has a higher concentration of pink particles?
[ "neither; their concentrations are the same", "Solution B", "Solution A", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each pink ball represents one particle of solute.
closed choice
grade7
natural science
chemistry
Solutions
Compare concentrations of solutions
A solution is made up of two or more substances that are completely mixed. In a solution, solute particles are mixed into a solvent. The solute cannot be separated from the solvent by a filter. For example, if you stir a spoonful of salt into a cup of water, the salt will mix into the water to make a saltwater solution...
In Solution A and Solution B, the pink particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of pink particles, look at both the number of pink particles and the volume of the solvent in each container. Use the concentration formula to find the number of pink particles per milliliter. ...
B
274
What is the capital of Alaska?
[ "Juneau", "Olympia", "Denver", "Salt Lake City", "I don't know" ]
0
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify the 50 state capitals
Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
A
275
Will these magnets attract or repel each other?
[ "repel", "attract", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Two magnets are placed as shown.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
physics
Magnets
Identify magnets that attract or repel
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. Whether a magnet attracts or repels other magnets depends on the positions of its poles, or ends. Every magnet has two poles: north and south. Here are some examples of magnets. The no...
To predict if these magnets will attract or repel, look at which poles are closest to each other. The north pole of one magnet is closest to the north pole of the other magnet. Like poles repel. So, these magnets will repel each other.
A
276
What is the capital of Hawaii?
[ "Olympia", "Honolulu", "Hilo", "Santa Fe", "I don't know" ]
1
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the West
Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.
B
277
Which animal's mouth is also adapted for gnawing?
[ "Podolsk mole rat", "tamandua", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Nutrias eat plant parts such as stems and branches. They eat by biting off small pieces at a time, or gnawing. The 's mouth is adapted for gnawing. Figure: nutria.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
biology
Adaptations
Animal adaptations: beaks, mouths, and necks
An adaptation is an inherited trait that helps an organism survive or reproduce. Adaptations can include both body parts and behaviors. The shape of an animal's mouth is one example of an adaptation. Animals' mouths can be adapted in different ways. For example, a large mouth with sharp teeth might help an animal tear ...
Look at the picture of the nutria. The nutria has large front teeth. Its mouth is adapted for gnawing. The large front teeth can help the nutria break off pieces of food that it can swallow. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a similar adaptation. The Podolsk mole rat has large front teeth. Its mouth ...
A
278
What type of rock is marble?
[ "metamorphic", "igneous", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Marble is a type of rock. It is used as a building material in many parts of the world. Marble forms when limestone is changed by heating and squeezing.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
earth-science
Rocks and minerals
Classify rocks as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic
Igneous rock is formed when melted rock cools and hardens into solid rock. This type of change can occur at Earth's surface or below it. Sedimentary rock is formed when layers of sediment are pressed together to make rock. This type of change occurs below Earth's surface. Metamorphic rock is formed when a rock is chang...
Marble is a metamorphic rock. Like other metamorphic rocks, it forms when a rock is changed by heating and squeezing. The center of our planet is very hot. Deep below Earth's surface, rocks can be heated to high temperatures. The rocks can also be squeezed by the weight of rocks around them. Sometimes, the heating and ...
A
279
What is the capital of Virginia?
[ "Richmond", "Arlington", "Lexington", "Jefferson City", "I don't know" ]
0
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Southeast
Richmond is the capital of Virginia.
A
280
Which statement is true about the average monthly precipitation in Charlotte?
[ "Precipitation does not change much from month to month.", "January is the month with the highest average precipitation.", "June is wetter than July.", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Use the graph to answer the question below.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
earth-science
Weather and climate
Use climate data to make predictions
Scientists record climate data from places around the world. Precipitation, or rain and snow, is one type of climate data. Scientists collect data over many years. They can use this data to calculate the average precipitation for each month. The average precipitation can be used to describe the climate of a location. A...
To describe the average precipitation trends in Charlotte, look at the graph. Choice "Jan" is incorrect. Choice "Jun" is incorrect. Choice "Jul" is incorrect. Choice "June is wetter than July." is incorrect. Wetter months have a higher average precipitation than drier months. June and July have the same average monthly...
A
281
In this food web, which organism contains matter that eventually moves to the sea cucumber?
[ "bat star", "kelp", "kelp bass", "black rockfish", "I don't know" ]
1
Below is a food web from an ocean ecosystem in Monterey Bay, off the coast of California. A food web models how the matter eaten by organisms moves through an ecosystem. The arrows in a food web represent how matter moves between organisms in an ecosystem.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
biology
Ecological interactions
Interpret food webs II
A food web is a model. A food web shows where organisms in an ecosystem get their food. Models can make things in nature easier to understand because models can represent complex things in a simpler way. If a food web showed every organism in an ecosystem, the food web would be hard to understand. So, each food web sho...
Use the arrows to follow how matter moves through this food web. For each answer choice, try to find a path of arrows to the sea cucumber.There is one path matter can take from the kelp to the sea cucumber: kelp->sea urchin->sea otter->orca->sea cucumber. black rockfish. The only arrow pointing from the black rockfish ...
B
282
What is the capital of Minnesota?
[ "Minneapolis", "Frankfort", "Indianapolis", "Saint Paul", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Midwest
Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota.
D
283
During this time, thermal energy was transferred from () to ().
[ "each salmon . . . the surroundings", "the surroundings . . . each salmon", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
Hansen lit the charcoal in his grill to cook two identical salmon. He put one fish on the left half of the grill and one fish on the right half of the grill. This table shows how the temperature of each salmon changed over 6minutes.
closed choice
grade7
natural science
physics
Thermal energy
Compare thermal energy transfers
A change in an object's temperature indicates a change in the object's thermal energy: An increase in temperature shows that the object's thermal energy increased. So, thermal energy was transferred into the object from its surroundings. A decrease in temperature shows that the object's thermal energy decreased. So, th...
The temperature of each salmon increased, which means that the thermal energy of each salmon increased. So, thermal energy was transferred from the surroundings to each salmon.
B
284
Identify the question that Sandeep's experiment can best answer.
[ "Can pennies hold more drops of water mixed with dish soap or water mixed with hand soap?", "Can pennies hold more drops of pure water or water mixed with hand soap?", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The passage below describes an experiment. Read the passage and then follow the instructions below. Sandeep used a dropper to put equal-sized drops of pure water, one at a time, onto a penny. The drops stayed together and formed a dome on the penny's surface. Sandeep recorded the number of drops he could add before th...
closed choice
grade8
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Designing experiments
Identify the experimental question
Experiments can be designed to answer specific questions. How can you identify the questions that a certain experiment can answer? In order to do this, you need to figure out what was tested and what was measured during the experiment. Imagine an experiment with two groups of daffodil plants. One group of plants was gr...
B
285
Select the organism in the same species as the Victoria crowned pigeon.
[ "Goura victoria", "Dendrobates leucomelas", "Aequorea victoria", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
This organism is a Victoria crowned pigeon. Its scientific name is Goura victoria.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
biology
Scientific names
Use scientific names to classify organisms
Scientists use scientific names to identify organisms. Scientific names are made of two words. The first word in an organism's scientific name tells you the organism's genus. A genus is a group of organisms that share many traits. A genus is made up of one or more species. A species is a group of very similar organisms...
A Victoria crowned pigeon's scientific name is Goura victoria. Dendrobates leucomelas does not have the same scientific name as a Victoria crowned pigeon. So, Goura victoria and Dendrobates leucomelas are not in the same species. Aequorea victoria does have the same species within its genus as a Victoria crowned pigeon...
A
286
Is syenite a mineral or a rock?
[ "rock", "mineral", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Syenite has the following properties: coarse-grained texture no fixed crystal structure solid naturally occurring not made by organisms not a pure substance
closed choice
grade8
natural science
earth-science
Rocks and minerals
Identify rocks and minerals
Minerals are the building blocks of rocks. A rock can be made of one or more minerals. Minerals and rocks have the following properties: Property | Mineral | Rock It is a solid. | Yes | Yes It is formed in nature. | Yes | Yes It is not made by organisms. | Yes | Yes It is a pure substance. | Yes | No It has a fixed cry...
The properties of syenite match the properties of a rock. So, syenite is a rock.
A
287
What is the name of the colony shown?
[ "Georgia", "Iowa", "Virginia", "Delaware", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade8
social science
us-history
Colonial America
Identify the Thirteen Colonies
The colony is Delaware.
D
288
In this food web, which organism contains matter that eventually moves to the parasol fungus?
[ "gray fox", "bobcat", "black racer", "beaver", "I don't know" ]
3
Below is a food web from Shenandoah National Park, a forest ecosystem in Virginia. A food web models how the matter eaten by organisms moves through an ecosystem. The arrows in a food web represent how matter moves between organisms in an ecosystem.
closed choice
grade8
natural science
biology
Ecological interactions
Interpret food webs II
A food web is a model. A food web shows where organisms in an ecosystem get their food. Models can make things in nature easier to understand because models can represent complex things in a simpler way. If a food web showed every organism in an ecosystem, the food web would be hard to understand. So, each food web sho...
Use the arrows to follow how matter moves through this food web. For each answer choice, try to find a path of arrows to the parasol fungus. There are two arrows pointing from the gray fox to other organisms. One arrow points to the bobcat. The only arrow pointing from the bobcat leads to the bolete fungus. The other a...
D
289
Is an empty glass a solid, a liquid, or a gas?
[ "a gas", "a liquid", "a solid", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
2
closed choice
grade3
natural science
physics
States of matter
Classify matter as solid, liquid, or gas
Solid, liquid, and gas are states of matter. Matter is anything that takes up space. Matter can come in different states, or forms. When matter is a solid, it has a definite volume and a definite shape. So, a solid has a size and shape of its own. Some solids can be easily folded, bent, or broken. A piece of paper is a...
An empty glass is a solid. If someone drops a glass, it may break into pieces. But each piece will still have a size and shape of its own.
C
290
Is Lithops bromfieldii made up of one cell?
[ "yes", "no", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
This organism is Lithops bromfieldii. It is a member of the plant kingdom. Lithops bromfieldii lives in South Africa. Each L. bromfieldii is made up of two brown or gray leaves. Because of its unusual appearance, L. bromfieldii is sometimes called a living stone.
yes or no
grade4
natural science
biology
Classification
Describe, classify, and compare kingdoms
In the past, scientists classified living organisms into two groups: plants and animals. Over the past 300 years, scientists have discovered many more types of organisms. Today, many scientists classify organisms into six broad groups, called kingdoms. Organisms in each kingdom have specific traits. The table below sho...
Lithops bromfieldii is a plant. Plants are made up of many cells.
B
291
Which of these states is farthest north?
[ "Maryland", "Nevada", "Vermont", "Louisiana", "I don't know" ]
2
closed choice
grade2
social science
geography
Geography
Read a map: cardinal directions
Maps have four cardinal directions, or main directions. Those directions are north, south, east, and west. A compass rose is a set of arrows that point to the cardinal directions. A compass rose usually shows only the first letter of each cardinal direction. The north arrow points to the North Pole. On most maps, north...
To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the north arrow is pointing. Vermont is farthest north.
C
292
Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature?
[ "neither; the samples have the same temperature", "sample B", "sample A", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
2
The diagrams below show two pure samples of gas in identical closed, rigid containers. Each colored ball represents one gas particle. Both samples have the same number of particles.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
physics
Particle motion and energy
Identify how particle motion affects temperature and pressure
The temperature of a substance depends on the average kinetic energy of the particles in the substance. The higher the average kinetic energy of the particles, the higher the temperature of the substance. The kinetic energy of a particle is determined by its mass and speed. For a pure substance, the greater the mass of...
The particles in both samples have the same average speed, but each particle in sample A has more mass than each particle in sample B. So, the particles in sample A have a higher average kinetic energy than the particles in sample B. Because the particles in sample A have the higher average kinetic energy, sample A mus...
C
293
Will these magnets attract or repel each other?
[ "repel", "attract", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Two magnets are placed as shown.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
physics
Magnets
Identify magnets that attract or repel
Magnets can pull or push on other magnets without touching them. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes are called magnetic forces. Magnetic forces are strongest at the magnets' poles, or ends. Every magnet has two poles: a north pole (N) and a south pole (...
To predict if these magnets will attract or repel, look at which poles are closest to each other. The south pole of one magnet is closest to the south pole of the other magnet. Like poles repel. So, these magnets will repel each other.
A
294
Which of these states is farthest west?
[ "Florida", "Louisiana", "Kentucky", "Vermont", "I don't know" ]
1
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
Maps
Read a map: cardinal directions
Maps have four cardinal directions, or main directions. Those directions are north, south, east, and west. A compass rose is a set of arrows that point to the cardinal directions. A compass rose usually shows only the first letter of each cardinal direction. The north arrow points to the North Pole. On most maps, north...
To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the west arrow is pointing. Louisiana is farthest west.
B
295
Based on the text, what is one thing that spinner dolphins do?
[ "They spin around in the air.", "They hunt for food during the day.", "They leap in the air to catch their food.", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
Read the text about spinner dolphins. Have you ever seen a dolphin spin through the water? How about a dolphin that jumps high above the ocean? If so, you have probably seen a spinner dolphin. These playful dolphins are able to leap into the air and then spin around a few times before crashing back into the water. Thou...
closed choice
grade3
language science
reading-comprehension
Informational texts: level 1
Read passages about animals
Look at the text in bold below. It tells you that spinner dolphins spin around in the air. Have you ever seen a dolphin spin through the water? How about a dolphin that jumps high above the ocean? If so, you have probably seen a spinner dolphin. These animals are able to leap into the air and then spin around a few tim...
A
296
Is a watch a solid, a liquid, or a gas?
[ "a solid", "a liquid", "a gas", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
0
closed choice
grade4
natural science
physics
States of matter
Identify and sort solids, liquids, and gases
Solid, liquid, and gas are states of matter. Matter is anything that takes up space. Matter can come in different states, or forms. When matter is a solid, it has a definite volume and a definite shape. So, a solid has a size and shape of its own. Some solids can be easily folded, bent, or broken. A piece of paper is a...
A watch is a solid. A solid has a size and shape of its own. A watch can bend to fit your wrist, but the watch will still have its own shape.
A
297
What is the capital of Michigan?
[ "Tampa", "Newport", "Grand Rapids", "Lansing", "I don't know" ]
3
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Midwest
Lansing is the capital of Michigan.
D
298
Which of the following was an independent variable in this experiment?
[ "the number of rusted steel squares", "the type of liquid used", "All of the above", "None of the above", "I don't know" ]
1
The passage below describes an experiment. Read the passage and think about the variables that are described. Francesca was using steel to make rusted sculptures. After building each sculpture, she caused the steel in the sculpture to rust by placing it into a tub filled with salt water for eight hours. Francesca wond...
closed choice
grade6
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Designing experiments
Identify independent and dependent variables
Experiments have variables, or parts that change. You can design an experiment to find out how one variable affects another variable. For example, imagine that you want to find out if fertilizer affects the number of tomatoes a tomato plant grows. To answer this question, you decide to set up two equal groups of tomato...
B
299