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In the 1800s, trains used coal to power steam engines. Which is the most accurate representation of energy transformations in the train's engine?
a) mechanical - chemical - heat
b) chemical- heat- mechanical
c) mechanical- light- electrical
d) chemical- electrical- mechanical

Newton's first law of motion states in part that an object in motion tends to stay in motion. Why is this law easier to observe if the object is in motion on smooth, level ice?
a) Gravity is not acting on the object.
b) Air resistance on the object is not a factor.
c) The effect of friction on the object is reduced.
d) The force on the object is greater in cold temperatures.

A white-colored fabric is dyed with a chemical that reflects red light and absorbs both green and blue light. Which color best describes how the fabric looks to the human eye?
a) red
b) blue
c) white
d) gree

A student is comparing the cells from a maple leaf with the cells of a group of single-celled organisms called paramecium. Which difference will the student most likely observe?
a) The maple leaf cells all have a nucleus, but the paramecium cells do not.
b) Some of the maple leaf cells have different shapes, but the paramecium cells only have one shape.
c) The maple leaf cells all have a membrane, but the paramecium cells do not.
d) Some of the maple leaf cells have different types of organelles, but the paramecium cells only have one type.

Which cell part is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
a) nucleus
b) cell wall
c) cytoplasm
d) cell membrane

All of the following organisms can reproduce asexually except
a) owl
b) willow tree
c) amoeba
d) paramecium

Which source will a thermotropic plant grow toward?
a) heat source
b) mineral source
c) nitrogen source
d) carbon dioxide source

What do green plants produce that causes them to be classified as producers in an ecosystem?
a) habitats for mammals
b) food using light energy
c) oxygen in the atmosphere
d) organic matter using bacteria

Which allows for adaptations within a population that contribute to biological diversity over time?
a) natural disasters
b) genetic variations
c) random behaviors
d) accidental injuries

Throughout Earth's history, most species that have lived are now extinct. Which was the basic cause of extinction for most of these species?
a) hunting by humans
b) lack of resources due to overpopulation
c) disease from pollution
d) inability to adapt to environmental changes

Which part of the water cycle occurs after condensation and before runoff?
a) infiltration
b) evaporation
c) precipitation
d) transpiration

The Himalayan Mountains, just north of India, are still increasing in height. Which type of tectonic plate movement forms mountain ranges like the Himalayas?
a) two continental plates colliding
b) an oceanic plate sliding past a continental plate
c) two continental plates moving apart
d) an oceanic plate moving under a continental plate

Which object produces energy in the form of light?
a) Venus
b) the Sun
c) the Moon
d) Halley's comet

Which is the main cause of ocean tides?
a) the tilt of Eath's axis
b) Earth's rotation on its axis
c) the gravitational pull on the Moon
d) uneven heating of the oceans by the Sun

Which human activity would be the best way to help prevent erosion on a barren hillside?
a) build a dirt road
b) construct drainage ditches
c) remove all old-growth trees
d) plant native grasses and shrubs

Which best describes the main purpose of science?
a) to understand how decisions are made
b) to understand different cultural beliefs
c) to understand why languages are different
d) to understand phenomena in the natural world

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