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Which of these states is farthest north? | [
"West Virginia",
"Louisiana",
"Arizona",
"Oklahoma"
] | 0 | 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. West Virginia is farthest north. | ||
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"
] | 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 B has more mass than each particle in sample A. So, the particles in sample B have a higher average kinetic energy than the particles in sample A.
Because the particles in sample B have the higher average kinetic energy, sample B mus... | |
Which of these organisms contains matter that was once part of the phytoplankton? | [
"black rockfish",
"sea otter"
] | 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 that starts from the phytoplankton.
The only arrow pointing to the sea otter starts from the sea urchin. The only arrow pointing to the sea urchin starts from the kelp. No arrow points to the kelp. So, ... | |
Which solution has a higher concentration of blue particles? | [
"neither; their concentrations are the same",
"Solution B",
"Solution A"
] | 0 | The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each blue ball represents one particle of solute. | closed choice | grade8 | 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.
... | |
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? | [
"The strength of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.",
"The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 2.",
"The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 1."
] | 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. | closed choice | grade3 | natural science | physics | Magnets | Compare strengths 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 stronger the magnetic force between two magnets, the more strongly the magnets attract or repel each other.
You c... | Distance affects the strength of the magnetic force. When magnets are closer together, the magnetic force between them is stronger.
The magnets in Pair 1 are closer together than the magnets in Pair 2. So, the magnetic force is stronger in Pair 1 than in Pair 2. | |
What does pollen help a plant do? | [
"make seeds",
"grow bigger",
"grow new leaves"
] | 0 | The male part of a flower makes pollen. | closed choice | grade4 | natural science | biology | Plants | Describe and construct flowering plant life cycles | Many plants have flowers. These plants can use their flowers to reproduce, or make new plants like themselves. How do plants use their flowers to reproduce?
First, the male part of the flower makes pollen, and the female part makes eggs. Animals, wind, or water can move pollen. Pollination is what happens when pollen i... | Pollen helps the flower make seeds. After pollination, sperm cells from the pollen can combine with the eggs. These fertilized eggs can grow into seeds.
Pollen does not help a plant grow bigger or grow leaves. | |
Which property matches this object? | [
"flexible",
"sticky"
] | 0 | Select the better answer. | closed choice | grade3 | natural science | physics | Materials | Identify properties of an object | 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. | Look at the object.
Think about each property.
A flexible object can be folded or bent without breaking easily. The helium balloons are flexible.
A sticky object can attach or stick to other things. The helium balloons are not sticky. | |
Which property do these three objects have in common? | [
"hard",
"soft",
"yellow"
] | 1 | Select the best answer. | closed choice | grade4 | 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.
A hard object does not change shape when pressed or squeezed. None of the objects are hard.
Yellow is a color.
This color is yellow. None of the objects are yellow.
A soft object changes shape when pressed or squeezed. All three objects are soft.
The... | |
Select the fish below. | [
"black howler",
"cardinalfish"
] | 1 | Fish live underwater. They have fins, not limbs. A tiger shark is an example of a fish. | closed choice | grade3 | natural science | biology | Classification | Identify mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians | Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are groups of animals. The animals in each group have traits in common.
Scientists sort animals into groups based on traits they have in common. This process is called classification. | A cardinalfish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs.
Cardinalfish often live near coral reefs. They are nocturnal, which means that they are active mostly at night.
A black howler is a mammal. It has hair and feeds its young milk.
Howler monkeys have loud calls, or howls. Their calls can be heard over... | |
Complete the statement.
Tungsten carbide is (). | [
"an elementary substance",
"a compound"
] | 1 | The model below represents tungsten carbide. Tungsten carbide can be used to make the tips of ballpoint pens. | closed choice | grade7 | 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 tungsten carbide 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 ch... | |
What is the expected ratio of offspring with a hairy body to offspring with a hairless body? Choose the most likely ratio. | [
"3:1",
"4:0",
"2:2",
"0:4",
"1:3"
] | 1 | In a group of deer mice, some individuals have a hairy body and others have a hairless body. In this group, the gene for the body hair trait has two alleles. The allele for a hairy body (B) is dominant over the allele for a hairless body (b).
This Punnett square shows a cross between two deer mice. | 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 a hairy body or a hairless body, consider whether each phenotype is the dominant or recessive allele's version of the body hair trait. The question tells you that the B allele, which is for a hairy body, is dominant over the b allele, which is f... | |
Is a scarf a solid or a liquid? | [
"a solid",
"a liquid"
] | 0 | closed choice | grade2 | natural science | physics | States of matter | Classify matter as solid or liquid | Solid and liquid 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 shape of its own.
Some solids can be bent or broken easily. Others are hard to bend or break.
A glass cup is a solid. A sock is also a solid.
When matter is a li... | A scarf is a solid. You can fold a scarf. But it will still have a size and shape of its own. | ||
Which animal is also adapted for climbing trees? | [
"takin",
"red-handed tamarin"
] | 1 | s live in rain forests on the island of Sumatra in Asia. They climb trees to find food and shelter. The orangutan's hands and feet are adapted for climbing trees.
Figure: Sumatran orangutan. | closed choice | grade4 | 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.
The shape of an animal's feet is one example of an adaptation. Animals' feet can be adapted in different ways. For example, webbed feet might help an animal swim. Feet with thick fur m... | Look at the picture of the Sumatran orangutan.
The Sumatran orangutan has long fingers and toes. It is adapted for climbing trees. The Sumatran orangutan uses its long fingers and toes to hold on to branches while climbing.
Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a similar adaptation.
The red-handed tamari... | |
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 smaller in Pair 2.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 1.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs."
] | 0 | 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 shapes. | closed choice | grade5 | natural science | physics | Magnets | 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 2 attract. The magnets in Pair 1 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.
Distance affects the magnitude of the magnetic force. When there is a greater distance between magnets, the magni... | |
Is chalk a solid, a liquid, or a gas? | [
"a liquid",
"a solid",
"a gas"
] | 1 | 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... | Chalk is a solid. You can easily break chalk into pieces. But each piece will still have a size and shape of its own. | ||
Which solution has a higher concentration of yellow particles? | [
"neither; their concentrations are the same",
"Solution B",
"Solution A"
] | 1 | The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each yellow 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 yellow particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of yellow particles, look at both the number of yellow particles and the volume of the solvent in each container.
Use the concentration formula to find the number of yellow particles per mill... | |
Which animal's feet are also adapted for swimming? | [
"blue-footed booby",
"tokay gecko"
] | 0 | s spend much of their lives at sea. They eat mostly fish, which they catch while swimming and diving. The feet of the are adapted for swimming.
Figure: Atlantic puffin. | closed choice | grade3 | 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.
The shape of an animal's feet is one example of an adaptation. Animals' feet can be adapted in different ways. For example, webbed feet might help an animal swim. Feet with thick fur m... | Look at the picture of the Atlantic puffin.
The Atlantic puffin has webbed feet. Its feet are adapted for swimming. As it swims, the Atlantic puffin uses its webbed feet to push itself through water.
Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a similar adaptation.
The blue-footed booby has webbed feet. Its fe... | |
Which solution has a higher concentration of green particles? | [
"Solution A",
"Solution B",
"neither; their concentrations are the same"
] | 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... | |
Which cones make pollen? | [
"pollinated cones",
"male cones"
] | 1 | This diagram shows the life cycle of a pine tree. | closed choice | grade8 | natural science | biology | Plant reproduction | Angiosperm and conifer life cycles | Gymnosperms are plants that have seeds but not flowers. Conifers are a type of a gymnosperm. Instead of flowers, conifers have cones. Conifers use their cones for sexual reproduction.
Most conifer trees have both male and female cones. The male cones produce pollen. The female cones produce eggs and a sticky substance ... | Male cones make pollen.
When pollen sticks to a female cone, the female cone becomes pollinated. Pollinated cones do not produce pollen. | |
Complete the statement.
Palladium is (). | [
"a compound",
"an elementary substance"
] | 1 | The model below represents palladium. Palladium is a metal that reacts with the gases produced by car engines to make the gases less harmful. | closed choice | grade7 | 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 palladium is an elementary substance or a compound.
Step 1: Interpret the model.
In the space-filling model shown above, all of the balls are the same color:
. The legend shows that dark blue represents the chemical element with the atomic symbol Pd. So, the model shows you that palla... | |
In this food chain, the Mojave yucca is a producer. Why? | [
"It eats another living thing.",
"It makes its own food."
] | 1 | This diagram shows a food chain from a desert ecosystem in Southern California. | closed choice | grade3 | natural science | biology | Ecosystems | Identify roles in food chains | Every living thing needs food to stay alive. Living things get their food in different ways. A food chain shows how living things in an ecosystem get their food.
Producers make their own food. Many producers use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make sugar. This sugar is food for the producer.
Consumers eat other ... | In this food chain, the Mojave yucca is a producer because it makes its own food. The Mojave yucca uses carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make its own food. | |
Which of these states is farthest east? | [
"Montana",
"New Mexico",
"Arkansas",
"Nebraska"
] | 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 east arrow is pointing. Arkansas is farthest east. | ||
Will these magnets attract or repel each other? | [
"repel",
"attract"
] | 1 | Two magnets are placed as shown.
Hint: Magnets that attract pull together. Magnets that repel push apart. | closed choice | grade2 | 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, called north and south.
Here are some examples of magnets.... | Will these magnets attract or repel? To find out, look at which poles are closest to each other.
The north pole of one magnet is closest to the south pole of the other magnet. Poles that are different attract. So, these magnets will attract each other. | |
Select the chemical formula for this molecule. | [
"H2F",
"H2F2",
"HF",
"HF2"
] | 2 | closed choice | grade7 | natural science | chemistry | Atoms and molecules | Identify chemical formulas for ball-and-stick models | Every substance around you is made up of atoms. Atoms can link together to form molecules. The links between atoms in a molecule are called chemical bonds. Different molecules are made up of different chemical elements, or types of atoms, bonded together.
Scientists use both ball-and-stick models and chemical formulas ... | H is the symbol for hydrogen. According to the legend, hydrogen atoms are shown in light gray. F is the symbol for fluorine. According to the legend, fluorine atoms are shown in light green. This ball-and-stick model shows a molecule with one hydrogen atom and one fluorine atom. The chemical formula will contain the sy... | ||
During this time, thermal energy was transferred from () to (). | [
"each aquarium . . . the surroundings",
"the surroundings . . . each aquarium"
] | 0 | Two identical aquariums were next to an open window. One aquarium had a plastic cover on it, and the other was uncovered. This table shows how the temperature of each aquarium changed over 1.5hours. | 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 aquarium decreased, which means that the thermal energy of each aquarium decreased. So, thermal energy was transferred from each aquarium to the surroundings. | |
Select the organism in the same genus as the crystal jellyfish. | [
"Goura victoria",
"Larus occidentalis",
"Aequorea victoria"
] | 2 | This organism is a crystal jellyfish. Its scientific name is Aequorea victoria. | closed choice | grade7 | natural science | biology | Classification and 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 crystal jellyfish's scientific name is Aequorea victoria. The first word of its scientific name is Aequorea.
This organism and the crystal jellyfish are in the same genus and the same species! Both organisms have the same scientific name, Aequorea victoria.
Goura victoria and Aequorea victoria are not in the same gen... | |
Which solution has a higher concentration of green particles? | [
"Solution A",
"neither; their concentrations are the same",
"Solution B"
] | 0 | The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each green 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 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... | |
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? | [
"The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 1.",
"The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 2.",
"The strength of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs."
] | 0 | 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. | closed choice | grade3 | natural science | physics | Magnets | Compare strengths 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 stronger the magnetic force between two magnets, the more strongly the magnets attract or repel each other.
You c... | Distance affects the strength of the magnetic force. When magnets are closer together, the magnetic force between them is stronger.
The magnets in Pair 1 are closer together than the magnets in Pair 2. So, the magnetic force is stronger in Pair 1 than in Pair 2. | |
Which property do these four objects have in common? | [
"translucent",
"sweet",
"fuzzy"
] | 1 | 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. All four objects are sweet.
A translucent object lets light through. But you cannot see clearly through a translucent object. The apple juice is translucent, but the chocolate bar and the peach are not.
A fuzzy object is cove... | |
Which type of force from the girl opens the window? | [
"pull",
"push"
] | 1 | A girl applies a force to a window. She uses the force to open the window. | closed choice | grade3 | natural science | physics | Force and motion | Identify pushes and pulls | A force is a push or a pull that one object applies to a second object.
The direction of a push is away from the object that is pushing.
The direction of a pull is toward the object that is pulling. | The girl applies a force to the window panes. This force opens the window. The direction of this force is away from the girl. This force is a push. | |
Which statement describes the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve ecosystem? | [
"It has a medium amount of rain.",
"It has soil that is poor in nutrients.",
"It has cold winters and cool summers."
] | 0 | Figure: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a prairie grassland ecosystem in eastern Kansas. The preserve is named for its grass, which can grow over five feet tall. This type of grass once covered large parts of North America, but it is now rare. Most of the tallgrass in North A... | closed choice | grade8 | 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 prairie grassland is a type of ecosystem. Prairie grasslands have the following features: hot summers and cool winters, a medium amount of rain, and soil that is rich in nutrients. So, the following statement describes the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve ecosystem: hot summers and cool winters, a medium amount of... | |
What is this tarantula's scientific name? | [
"Aphonopelma johnnycashi",
"Aphonopelma seemanni"
] | 0 | This species of tarantula was discovered near Folsom Prison in California. It was named after the musician Johnny Cash, who sang about the prison and was often called "The Man in Black." | 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 Johnny Cash.
The word johnnycashi refers to Johnny Cash. So, this tarantula's scientific name is Aphonopelma johnnycashi. | |
Which bird's beak is also adapted to get nectar out of long flowers? | [
"ground hornbill",
"violet sabrewing"
] | 1 | Green violetears live in the forests of Central and South America. The shape of the 's beak is adapted to get nectar out of long flowers.
Figure: green violetear. | 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 a bird's beak is one example of an adaptation. Birds' beaks can be adapted in different ways. For example, a sharp hooked beak might help a bird tear through meat easily. ... | Look at the picture of the green violetear.
The green violetear has a long, thin beak. Its beak is adapted to get nectar out of long flowers. The green violetear's long, thin beak can reach deep into the flowers.
Now look at each bird. Figure out which bird has a similar adaptation.
The violet sabrewing has a long, thi... | |
Which of these states is farthest north? | [
"West Virginia",
"Mississippi",
"Nebraska",
"Oklahoma"
] | 2 | 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 north arrow is pointing. Nebraska is farthest north. | ||
What is the expected ratio of offspring with brown eyes to offspring with red eyes? Choose the most likely ratio. | [
"3:1",
"1:3",
"2:2",
"4:0",
"0:4"
] | 3 | In a group of guinea pigs, some individuals have brown eyes and others have red eyes. In this group, the gene for the eye color trait has two alleles. The allele for brown eyes (E) is dominant over the allele for red eyes (e).
This Punnett square shows a cross between two guinea pigs. | 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 brown eyes or red eyes, consider whether each phenotype is the dominant or recessive allele's version of the eye color trait. The question tells you that the E allele, which is for brown eyes, is dominant over the e allele, which is for red eyes... | |
Which of these states is farthest east? | [
"Mississippi",
"New York",
"Montana",
"Minnesota"
] | 1 | 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 east arrow is pointing. New York is farthest east. | ||
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 smaller in Pair 1.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 2."
] | 0 | 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 | grade8 | 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... | |
Which of the following fossils is older? Select the more likely answer. | [
"fern",
"dinosaur footprint"
] | 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 older:
The dinosaur footprint fossil is in a deeper layer in the rock sequence than the fern fossil. So, the dinosaur footprint fossil is most likely older than the fern fossil. | |
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"
] | 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 | 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... | 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... | |
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 the same in both pairs.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is greater in Pair 2."
] | 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 and shapes. | closed choice | grade7 | 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 larger the magnets, the greater the magnitude of the magnetic force between them.
Magnet A is the same size in both pairs. But Magnet B is larger in Pair 2 than in Pair 1. So, the magnitud... | |
Which better describes the Shenandoah National Park ecosystem? | [
"It has warm, wet summers. It also has only a few types of trees.",
"It has cold, wet winters. It also has soil that is poor in nutrients."
] | 0 | Figure: Shenandoah National Park.
Shenandoah National Park is a temperate deciduous forest ecosystem in northern Virginia. | closed choice | grade3 | natural science | biology | Ecosystems | Describe ecosystems | An ecosystem is formed when living and nonliving things interact in an environment. There are many types of ecosystems. Here are some ways in which ecosystems can differ from each other:
the pattern of weather, or climate
the type of soil or water
the organisms that live there | A temperate deciduous forest is a type of ecosystem. Temperate deciduous forests have the following features: warm, wet summers and cold, wet winters, soil that is rich in nutrients, and only a few types of trees. So, Shenandoah National Park has warm, wet summers. It also has only a few types of trees. | |
Which continent is highlighted? | [
"Europe",
"Asia",
"North America",
"Antarctica"
] | 2 | closed choice | grade5 | social science | geography | Oceans and continents | Identify oceans and continents | A continent is one of the major land masses on the earth. Most people say there are seven continents. | This continent is North America. | ||
Which ocean is highlighted? | [
"the Atlantic Ocean",
"the Indian Ocean",
"the Arctic Ocean",
"the Southern Ocean"
] | 2 | closed choice | grade7 | social science | geography | Physical Geography | Oceans and continents | Oceans are huge bodies of salt water. The world has five oceans. All of the oceans are connected, making one world ocean. | This is the Arctic Ocean. | ||
Is a ring a solid or a liquid? | [
"a solid",
"a liquid"
] | 0 | closed choice | grade2 | natural science | physics | States of matter | Classify matter as solid or liquid | Solid and liquid 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 shape of its own.
Some solids can be bent or broken easily. Others are hard to bend or break.
A glass cup is a solid. A sock is also a solid.
When matter is a li... | A ring is a solid. A solid has a size and shape of its own.
A ring keeps its shape, even when you take it off your finger. | ||
Which material is this screw driver made of? | [
"cardboard",
"plastic"
] | 1 | closed choice | grade2 | natural science | physics | Materials | Identify multiple materials in objects | A material is a type of matter. Wood, glass, metal, and plastic are common materials.
Some objects are made of just one material.
Most nails are made of metal.
Other objects are made of more than one material.
This hammer is made of metal and wood. | Look at the picture of the screw driver.
This screw driver is made of two different materials. The handle is made of plastic. The rest of the screw driver is made of metal.
Metal is a good material for tools. Metal is hard and can be made into many shapes. | ||
Which part of the collard plant do we usually eat? | [
"the leaves",
"the flowers",
"the root"
] | 0 | People use collard plants for food. Photosynthesis makes food for the plant. We usually eat the part of the plant that does most of the photosynthesis. | closed choice | grade4 | natural science | biology | Plants | Classify fruits and vegetables as plant parts | The fruits and vegetables we eat are parts of plants! Plants are made up of different structures. The different structures carry out important functions.
The roots take in water and nutrients from the soil. They also hold the plant in place in the soil.
The stem supports the plant. It carries food, water, and nutrients... | The part of the collard plant we usually eat is the leaves. They do most of the photosynthesis to make food for the plant. | |
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."
] | 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 shapes. | 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.
Distance affects the magnitude of the magnetic force. When there is a smaller distance between magnets, the magni... | |
Which property matches this object? | [
"colorful",
"sticky"
] | 0 | Select the better answer. | closed choice | grade3 | natural science | physics | Materials | Identify properties of an object | 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. | Look at the object.
Think about each property.
A colorful object has one or more bright colors. The kite is colorful.
A sticky object can attach or stick to other things. The kite is not sticky. | |
Which property matches this object? | [
"shiny",
"yellow"
] | 0 | Select the better answer. | closed choice | grade2 | natural science | physics | Materials | Identify properties of an object | An object has different properties. A property of an object can tell you how it looks, feels, tastes, or smells. | Look at the object.
Think about each property.
A shiny object reflects a lot of light. The silver ring is shiny.
Yellow is a color.
This color is yellow. The silver ring is not yellow. | |
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 smaller in Pair 2.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 1.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs."
] | 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,... | 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... | |
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"
] | 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... | |
In this food chain, the macroalgae is a producer. Why? | [
"It eats another organism.",
"It makes its own food."
] | 1 | This diagram shows a food chain from the River Frome, a freshwater ecosystem in England. | closed choice | grade4 | natural science | biology | Ecosystems | Identify roles in food chains | Every organism needs food to stay alive. Organisms get their food in different ways. A food chain shows how organisms in an ecosystem get their food.
Producers make their own food. Many producers use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make sugar. This sugar is food for the producer.
Consumers eat other organisms. C... | In this food chain, the macroalgae is a producer because it makes its own food. The macroalgae uses carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make its own food. | |
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 1.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 2."
] | 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. | closed choice | grade7 | 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,... | Distance affects the magnitude of the magnetic force. When there is a greater distance between magnets, the magnitude of the magnetic force between them is smaller.
There is a greater distance between the magnets in Pair 1 than in Pair 2. So, the magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 1 than in Pair 2. | |
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 the same in both pairs.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is greater in Pair 2."
] | 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. | 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 2 attract. The magnets in Pair 1 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.
Both magnet sizes and distance affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. The sizes of the magnets in Pair 1 are... | |
Select the organism in the same genus as the Victoria crowned pigeon. | [
"Goura scheepmakeri",
"Aequorea victoria",
"Falco sparverius"
] | 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. The first word of its scientific name is Goura.
Goura scheepmakeri is in the genus Goura. The first word of its scientific name is Goura. So, Goura scheepmakeri and Goura victoria are in the same genus.
Aequorea victoria and Goura victoria are not in the sa... | |
Which material is this belt made of? | [
"ceramic",
"leather"
] | 1 | closed choice | grade2 | natural science | physics | Materials | Identify multiple materials in objects | A material is a type of matter. Wood, glass, metal, and plastic are common materials.
Some objects are made of just one material.
Most nails are made of metal.
Other objects are made of more than one material.
This hammer is made of metal and wood. | Look at the picture of the belt.
The belt is made of two materials. The buckle is made of metal. The rest of the belt is made of leather. | ||
Select the organism in the same species as the North American beaver. | [
"Castor canadensis",
"Ovis orientalis",
"Alouatta caraya"
] | 0 | This organism is a North American beaver. Its scientific name is Castor canadensis. | closed choice | grade4 | 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 North American beaver's scientific name is Castor canadensis.
Ovis orientalis does not have the same scientific name as a North American beaver. So, Castor canadensis and Ovis orientalis are not in the same species.
Alouatta caraya does not have the same scientific name as a North American beaver. So, Castor canadens... | |
Is corundum a mineral or a rock? | [
"mineral",
"rock"
] | 0 | Corundum has the following properties:
fixed crystal structure
solid
pure substance
found in nature
very hard
not made by organisms | 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... | Corundum has all the properties of a mineral. So, corundum is a mineral. | |
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? | [
"weather",
"climate"
] | 1 | Figure: Marseille.
Marseille is a town on the southern coast of France. Cold winds from the north, called mistral winds, are common in Marseille each year during late winter and early spring.
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 | grade5 | 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.
Marseille is a town on the southern coast of France. Cold winds from the north, called mistral winds, are common in Marseille each year during late winter and early spring.
The underlined part of the passage tells you about the usual wind patterns in Marseille. This passage does not describe... | |
Which property do these two objects have in common? | [
"sticky",
"yellow"
] | 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 sticky object can stick to other things. Neither of the objects are sticky.
Yellow is a color.
This color is yellow. Both objects are yellow.
The property that both objects have in common is yellow. | |
Which property do these two objects have in common? | [
"breakable",
"hard"
] | 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 breakable object will break into pieces if you drop it. Neither of the objects are breakable.
A hard object keeps its shape when you squeeze it. Both objects are hard.
The property that both objects have in common is hard. | |
Which ocean is highlighted? | [
"the Atlantic Ocean",
"the Pacific Ocean",
"the Southern Ocean",
"the Indian Ocean"
] | 1 | closed choice | grade6 | social science | geography | Physical Geography | Oceans and continents | Oceans are huge bodies of salt water. The world has five oceans. All of the oceans are connected, making one world ocean. | This is the Pacific Ocean. | ||
Which property matches this object? | [
"blue",
"rough"
] | 0 | Select the better answer. | closed choice | grade3 | natural science | physics | Materials | Identify properties of an object | 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. | Look at the object.
Think about each property.
A rough object feels scratchy when you touch it. The water slide is not rough.
Blue is a color.
This color is blue. The water slide is blue. | |
Select the bird below. | [
"ostrich",
"Japanese tree frog"
] | 0 | Birds have feathers, two wings, and a beak. A woodpecker is an example of a bird. | closed choice | grade2 | natural science | biology | Classification | Identify mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians | Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are groups of animals. The animals in each group have traits in common.
Scientists sort animals into groups based on traits they have in common. This process is called classification. | An ostrich is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak.
A Japanese tree frog is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. | |
Will these magnets attract or repel each other? | [
"repel",
"attract"
] | 1 | Two magnets are placed as shown.
Hint: Magnets that attract pull together. Magnets that repel push apart. | closed choice | grade2 | 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, called north and south.
Here are some examples of magnets.... | Will these magnets attract or repel? To find out, look at which poles are closest to each other.
The north pole of one magnet is closest to the south pole of the other magnet. Poles that are different attract. So, these magnets will attract each other. | |
Which better describes the Tibetan Plateau ecosystem? | [
"It has warm summers. It also has cool winters.",
"It has long, cold winters. It also has mostly small plants."
] | 1 | Figure: Tibetan Plateau.
The Tibetan Plateau is a tundra ecosystem located in Tibet, western China, and northern India. | 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, the Tibetan Plateau has long, cold winters. It also has mostly small plants. | |
Will these magnets attract or repel each other? | [
"repel",
"attract"
] | 1 | 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 north pole of one magnet is closest to the south pole of the other magnet. Opposite poles attract. So, these magnets will attract each other. | |
Which i in row C? | [
"the diner",
"the grocery store",
"the library",
"the school"
] | 3 | closed choice | grade3 | social science | geography | Geography | Use a letter-number grid | A grid is made up of lines of squares. They are organized in rows and columns. A grid can help you use a map.
A row is a line of squares that goes from side to side. Rows are marked with letters.
A column is a line of squares that goes up and down. Columns are marked with numbers. | The school is in row C. | ||
What can happen to the spores after they are released? | [
"They can fuse and form a fertilized egg.",
"They can grow into an adult moss plant."
] | 1 | This diagram shows the life cycle of a moss. | closed choice | grade7 | natural science | biology | Plant reproduction | Moss and fern life cycles | Moss plants reproduce using both asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction.
Moss plants use their male and female parts for sexual reproduction. The male parts produce sperm. Moss live in damp environments, and moss sperm can travel through water to the female parts.
The sperm fuse with eggs in the female part. This... | After they are released, spores can land on the ground and germinate. When spores germinate, they grow into adult moss plants.
Unlike sperm and eggs, spores do not fuse. | |
Is the following statement about our solar system true or false?
The largest planet is made mainly of ice. | [
"true",
"false"
] | 1 | Use the data to answer the question below. | true-or false | grade6 | natural science | earth-science | Astronomy | Analyze data to compare properties of planets | A planet's volume tells you the size of the planet.
The primary composition of a planet is what the planet is made mainly of. In our solar system, planets are made mainly of rock, gas, or ice. | The table tells you that Jupiter is the largest planet and that Jupiter is made mainly of gas. So, the largest planet is made mainly of gas. | |
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"
] | 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 ... | |
Select the organism in the same species as the North American beaver. | [
"Castor canadensis",
"Castor fiber",
"Polysticta stelleri"
] | 0 | This organism is a North American beaver. Its scientific name is Castor canadensis. | closed choice | grade8 | natural science | biology | Classification and 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 North American beaver's scientific name is Castor canadensis.
Polysticta stelleri does not have the same scientific name as a North American beaver. So, Castor canadensis and Polysticta stelleri are not in the same species.
Castor canadensis is in the same genus as Castor fiber, but they are not in the same species.
... | |
Select the organism in the same genus as the western crowned pigeon. | [
"Lonicera japonica",
"Hystrix cristata",
"Goura cristata"
] | 2 | This organism is a western crowned pigeon. Its scientific name is Goura cristata. | 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 western crowned pigeon's scientific name is Goura cristata. The first word of its scientific name is Goura.
Hystrix cristata and Goura cristata are not in the same genus.
These organisms are not in the same genus, but part of their scientific names is the same. Hystrix cristata and Goura cristata have the same specie... | |
Which of these states is farthest west? | [
"Massachusetts",
"Kentucky",
"Maine",
"North Carolina"
] | 1 | 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 west arrow is pointing. Kentucky is farthest west. | ||
Select the amphibian below. | [
"African bullfrog",
"barn owl"
] | 0 | Amphibians have moist skin and begin their lives in water. A European green toad is an example of an amphibian. | closed choice | grade3 | natural science | biology | Classification | Identify mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians | Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are groups of animals. The animals in each group have traits in common.
Scientists sort animals into groups based on traits they have in common. This process is called classification. | An African bullfrog is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water.
Frogs live near water or in damp places. Most frogs lay their eggs in water.
A barn owl is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak.
Barn owls live on every continent except Antarctica. | |
Which ocean is highlighted? | [
"the Arctic Ocean",
"the Southern Ocean",
"the Pacific Ocean",
"the Atlantic Ocean"
] | 2 | closed choice | grade6 | social science | geography | Physical Geography | Oceans and continents | Oceans are huge bodies of salt water. The world has five oceans. All of the oceans are connected, making one world ocean. | This is the Pacific Ocean. | ||
Which specific humidity level was measured within the outlined area shown? | [
"22 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air",
"11 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air",
"16 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air"
] | 0 | The map below shows humidity in the lower atmosphere on April 9, 2016. The map shows specific humidity, a measurement of the amount of water vapor in the air. The outlined area shows an air mass that influenced weather in Africa on that day.
Look at the map. Then, answer the question below.
Data source: United States N... | closed choice | grade7 | natural science | earth-science | Weather and climate | Identify and compare air masses | To study air masses, scientists can use maps that show conditions within Earth's atmosphere. For example, the map below uses color to show specific humidity, a measurement of the amount of water vapor in the air.
The map's legend tells you the specific humidity level that each color represents. Colors on the left in th... | Look at the colors shown within the outlined area. Then, use the legend to determine which specific humidity levels those colors represent.
The legend tells you that this air mass contained air with specific humidity levels between 20 and 24 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air.
22 grams of water vapor per kilogram... | |
Will these magnets attract or repel each other? | [
"repel",
"attract"
] | 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. | |
Which bird's beak is also adapted to get nectar out of long flowers? | [
"common nighthawk",
"green violetear"
] | 1 | Purple honeycreepers live in the forests of South America. The shape of the 's beak is adapted to get nectar out of long flowers.
Figure: purple honeycreeper. | closed choice | grade4 | 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 a bird's beak is one example of an adaptation. Birds' beaks can be adapted in different ways. For example, a sharp hooked beak might help a bird tear through meat easily. ... | Look at the picture of the purple honeycreeper.
The purple honeycreeper has a long, thin beak. Its beak is adapted to get nectar out of long flowers. The purple honeycreeper's long, thin beak can reach deep into the flowers.
Now look at each bird. Figure out which bird has a similar adaptation.
The green violetear has ... | |
Is the following statement about our solar system true or false?
The four largest planets are made mainly of gas or ice. | [
"true",
"false"
] | 0 | Use the data to answer the question below. | true-or false | grade8 | natural science | earth-science | Astronomy | Analyze data to compare properties of planets | A planet's volume tells you the size of the planet.
The primary composition of a planet is what the planet is made mainly of. In our solar system, planets are made mainly of rock, gas, or ice.
The volume of a planet is a very large quantity. Large quantities such as this are often written in scientific notation.
For ex... | To decide which four planets are the largest, look at the volumes and compare the exponents. The volumes of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have the largest exponents. So, these four planets are the largest.
Jupiter and Saturn are made mainly of gas. Uranus and Neptune are made mainly of ice. So, the four largest ... | |
Which is this organism's scientific name? | [
"Carassius auratus",
"goldfish"
] | 0 | This organism is a goldfish. It is also called Carassius auratus. | closed choice | grade5 | natural science | biology | 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,... | Carassius auratus is written in italics. The first word is capitalized, and the second word is not.
So, Carassius auratus is the scientific name. | |
Which i in row A? | [
"the theater",
"the police department",
"the fast-food restaurant",
"the fire department"
] | 1 | closed choice | grade3 | social science | geography | Geography | Use a letter-number grid | A grid is made up of lines of squares. They are organized in rows and columns. A grid can help you use a map.
A row is a line of squares that goes from side to side. Rows are marked with letters.
A column is a line of squares that goes up and down. Columns are marked with numbers. | The police department is in row A. | ||
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 1.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 2."
] | 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,... | 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 ... | |
Select the organism in the same genus as the small-mouth salamander. | [
"Lissotriton helveticus",
"Ambystoma texanum",
"Lissotriton vulgaris"
] | 1 | This organism is a small-mouth salamander. Its scientific name is Ambystoma texanum. | closed choice | grade8 | natural science | biology | Classification and 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 small-mouth salamander's scientific name is Ambystoma texanum. The first word of its scientific name is Ambystoma.
Lissotriton helveticus is in the genus Lissotriton. The first word of its scientific name is Lissotriton. So, Lissotriton helveticus and Ambystoma texanum are not in the same genus.
This organism and the... | |
Which of these states is farthest east? | [
"Kansas",
"Minnesota",
"Connecticut",
"Maine"
] | 3 | 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 east arrow is pointing. Maine is farthest east. | ||
Which property do these four objects have in common? | [
"fuzzy",
"stretchy",
"slippery"
] | 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.
A slippery object is hard to hold onto or stand on. The yarn pom pom and the tennis ball are not slippery.
A fuzzy object is covered in soft hair. All four objects are fuzzy.
A stretchy object gets longer when you pull on it. The socks are stretchy, ... | |
Is the following statement about our solar system true or false?
The four largest planets are made mainly of gas or ice. | [
"false",
"true"
] | 1 | Use the data to answer the question below. | true-or false | grade8 | natural science | earth-science | Astronomy | Analyze data to compare properties of planets | A planet's volume tells you the size of the planet.
The primary composition of a planet is what the planet is made mainly of. In our solar system, planets are made mainly of rock, gas, or ice.
The volume of a planet is a very large quantity. Large quantities such as this are often written in scientific notation.
For ex... | To decide which four planets are the largest, look at the volumes and compare the exponents. The volumes of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have the largest exponents. So, these four planets are the largest.
Jupiter and Saturn are made mainly of gas. Uranus and Neptune are made mainly of ice. So, the four largest ... | |
Which of these states is farthest south? | [
"North Dakota",
"Washington",
"Ohio",
"New Hampshire"
] | 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 south arrow is pointing. Ohio is farthest south. | ||
Which air temperature was measured within the outlined area shown? | [
"3°C",
"-17°C",
"-4°C"
] | 1 | The map below shows air temperatures in the lower atmosphere on April 19, 2016. The outlined area shows an air mass that influenced weather in North America on that day.
Look at the map. Then, answer the question below.
Data source: United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth System Research Lab... | closed choice | grade6 | natural science | earth-science | Weather and climate | Identify and compare air masses | To study air masses, scientists can use maps that show conditions within Earth's atmosphere. For example, the map below uses color to show air temperatures.
The map's legend tells you the temperature that each color represents. Colors on the left in the legend represent lower temperatures than colors on the right. For ... | Look at the colors shown within the outlined area. Then, use the legend to determine which air temperatures those colors represent.
15°C.
-17°C is within this range.
-4°C and 3°C are outside of this range. | |
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 smaller in Pair 1.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 2."
] | 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. | closed choice | grade5 | natural science | physics | Magnets | 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.
Distance affects the magnitude of the magnetic force. When there is a greater distance between magnets, the magni... | |
Which of these continents does the prime meridian intersect? | [
"South America",
"Africa",
"Asia"
] | 1 | closed choice | grade5 | 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 Africa. It does not intersect South America or Asia. | ||
What is the expected ratio of offspring with green body feathers to offspring with blue body feathers? Choose the most likely ratio. | [
"2:2",
"0:4",
"1:3",
"3:1",
"4:0"
] | 0 | In a group of budgerigar parakeets, some individuals have green body feathers and others have blue body feathers. In this group, the gene for the body feather color trait has two alleles. The allele for blue body feathers (b) is recessive to the allele for green body feathers (B).
This Punnett square shows a cross betw... | 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 green body feathers or blue body feathers, consider whether each phenotype is the dominant or recessive allele's version of the body feather color trait. The question tells you that the b allele, which is for blue body feathers, is recessive to ... | |
Which continent is highlighted? | [
"Antarctica",
"North America",
"South America",
"Europe"
] | 2 | closed choice | grade7 | social science | geography | Physical Geography | Oceans and continents | A continent is one of the major land masses on the earth. Most people say there are seven continents. | This continent is South America. | ||
Will these magnets attract or repel each other? | [
"attract",
"repel"
] | 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.
Both poles of each magnet line up with both poles of the other magnet. The south pole of each magnet is closest to the north pole of the other magnet. Opposite poles attract. So, these magnets will attract each other. | |
Will these magnets attract or repel each other? | [
"attract",
"repel"
] | 0 | Two magnets are placed as shown.
Hint: Magnets that attract pull together. Magnets that repel push apart. | closed choice | grade2 | 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, called north and south.
Here are some examples of magnets.... | Will these magnets attract or repel? To find out, look at which poles are closest to each other.
The south pole of one magnet is closest to the north pole of the other magnet. Poles that are different attract. So, these magnets will attract each other. | |
Which solution has a higher concentration of blue particles? | [
"Solution A",
"Solution B",
"neither; their concentrations are the same"
] | 1 | The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each blue ball represents one particle of solute. | closed choice | grade8 | 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.
... | |
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 2.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.",
"The magnitude of the magnetic force is greater in Pair 1."
] | 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. | closed choice | grade7 | 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 2 attract. The magnets in Pair 1 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.
Distance affects the magnitude of the magnetic force. When there is a smaller distance between magnets, the magni... | |
Which continent is highlighted? | [
"Europe",
"Asia",
"Africa",
"North America"
] | 1 | closed choice | grade8 | social science | geography | Physical Geography | Oceans and continents | A continent is one of the major land masses on the earth. Most people say there are seven continents. | This continent is Asia. | ||
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"
] | 0 | 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 B has more mass than each particle in sample A. So, the particles in sample B have a higher average kinetic energy than the particles in sample A.
Because the particles in sample B have the higher average kinetic energy, sample B mus... | |
Based on the event chain, which event leads directly to the defeat of the loon's team? | [
"The Winter Wind joins the hawk's team.",
"A goose joins the loon's team."
] | 0 | This event chain shows the events from an Ojibwe legend. | closed choice | grade6 | language science | writing-strategies | Visual elements | Read graphic organizers | A graphic organizer is a chart or picture that shows how ideas, facts, or topics are related to one another.
When you read, look for graphic organizers included in the text. You can use these images to find key information. You can also create your own graphic organizers with information that you've read. Doing this ca... | An event chain uses arrows to show the order of events. This event chain shows the events from an Ojibwe legend.
Follow the arrows to see the order of events. Find the box that says The loon's team is quickly defeated. The event The Winter Wind comes and joins the hawk's team comes directly before this in the event cha... |
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