FTCE: Subject Area K-6: Science

A chemical reaction involves

Both the release and absorption of energy

Which of the following is an example of an element?

Carbon

Atoms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons are called?

Isotopes

The lowest temperature in Celsius degree is

approximately 273 degrees below zero

Which force is related to the concentration of a bungee cord?

elastic

Power is calculated by the following formula: Power=Force x Distance
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Time
Two trucks engines (engine A, engine B) transport equal loads the same distance, Engine A transports the load in one hour while engine B requires two hours, Which is correct?

engine A has twice the power of engine B

The apparent change in frequency when the sound source approaches an observer is referred to as

Doppler effect

Which of the following is produced by virtual image upright and smaller than the actual object viewed but is unable to form a real picture?

convex lens

The speed of light is

The same as the speed of X-Ray

Static electricity is formed by the transfer from one object to another by the

Electrons

When a bulb burns out in an electronic circuit all of the other bulbs also go out. This is an example of what type of circuit?

Series

A force exerted by a magnetic field on the current in a wire acts in the direction

perpendicular to the direction of the current and magnetic field

The heat transfer process of conduction is defined as the

transfer of energy from atom to atom in a substance through collusion

Traces of galleries in certain parts of Asia, Africa, India, Australia, and Antarctica support the theory of

Continental drifts

Fossils of seashells formed along a mountain ridge most likely indicate that:

This portion of the earths crust was once part of the ocean flow and move as a result of crustal plate movement

Using the map bellow, what is the approximate latitude and longitude of Miami?

26 Degrees North, 80 Degrees West

Pre-existing rock that is transformed by the high heat and/or extreme pressure into new rock is called:

Metamorphic

In general compared to the air surrounding it, the temperature of a high pressure system is

Warmer

Which soil sample on the table below will produce aquifer with the highest water quality?
Soil Sample: A, B, C, D
Time (in min) to permeate: 2 6 10 42

D

The color of a star is determined by

Temperature

Conducting certain kinds of scientific research on the growth of crystals is facilitated on orbiting space station because the

objects are relatively weightless

The earths ocean tides are directly related to:

The Moon

A crystal is considered non-living organism because

It does not respond to stimuli

A sexually transmitted disease in humans that is caused by a bacterium is

Gonorrhea

Production of energy in cells occurs primarily in the

Mitochondria

Which part of the reproduction process is more appropriate to include in a 3rd grade cirriculum?

Pollination

The life cycle of a butterfly is an example of?

Complete Metamorphosis

In the process of mitosis, chromosomes are doubled and lined up during

Interphase

In most eco-systems, bacteria and fungi play an important role as

decomposers

A cause of the increasing volume of UV rays from the sun in recent years is

Break down of ozone in the stratosphere by chemicals released on earth

Viceroy, King and Monarchs resemble each other. Although the monarch is the only one poisonous, most birds avoid all three species. This represents which type of adaptations for the birds.

Avoidance

Which of the following will reduce the use of solid waste land use?

Making a compost pile

What process is used to group chemicals according to their physical properties?

Observing

Determine the mass that is showing on the scale below?

182.5 Grams

A 3rd grade teacher is exploring the concept of control and variable in a Science experiment. The class decides to grow plants as a part of this unit. Which set of variables is the most realistic to control in the classroom?

Light, Soil, Water

Which device will best measure the pull of gravity on a rock?

Gravimeter

Which is a safe storage technique?

store no chemical above eye level

The instrument that could be used both to guide satellites and to provide accurate measurements is the

laser

Given assignment of using the computer to prepare a list of geographical locations, where can one find examples of fossilized substances?

Perform a search using one of the internet search engines

A science fair project has generated extensive numerical data. Which kind of computer software program would keep track of the figures and help work out all the calculations?

electronic spreadsheet software

A 5th grader will document changes in their schools environment for a year. The most manageable tool for the students to document these changes will be

Charts and graphs

Some media centers are capable of conducting face to face meetings by using

Teleconferencing

Which of the following software copying practices is legal (absent a side license)?

Distributing copies to departmental faculties

Which of the following is an examples of compound?

salt

Atoms of a given element that differ in number of neutrons are called>

Isotopes

The measurement used to determine the warmness or coldness of a body is called?

Temperature

Which type of simple machine is used when a screw driver is used to open a gallon of paint

Lever

The purpose of a convex lens in the eye piece of a reflecting telescope is to

converge the light rays so that they will be directed to the eye

At some junk yards, a large metal disk suspended from a crane is used to hoist an entire automobile. This disk combines the power of magnetism with

Electricity

Hawaiian Islands are examples of

Island Building occurring over a hot spot in a plate

Thunder showers usually accompany the arrival of what kind of front?

Cold

A way to reduce run off on land is to increase:

Plant Vegetation

Which is the best way for a second grade teacher to help students understand what causes day and night?

Get a globe, a piece of clay, and a light source. Stick the clay on the city where the students live, and rotate the globe while holding the light still. Have the student determine which position in the rotation represents day or night for the piece of clay

Many antibodies that are beneficial for humans are produced

By molds

During plant growth unit, students place one group of plants in the sun and another group of plants in the dark. This experiment demonstrates

Photosynthesis

Which of the following represents the flow of blood flow from the left ventricle to the right atrium?

Aorta, Arteries, Capillaries, Veins, Vena CAva

Coral reefs near Florida's shore line and other areas of the world are threatened by pollution and many are said to be in danger of extinction. What process is occurring?

Coral reefs need cooler water temperatures. Because of pollution, the temperature of the ocean is rising, endangering the habitats necessary for the coral reef polyps to reproduce.

Why is recycling aluminum desirable?

Less energy is required by recycling aluminum than producing aluminum from ore.

What instrument detects radioactivity?

Geiger counter

Which of the statements below appropriately describes their conditions of science and/or technology in our society today

I. Science has had both positive and negative influence on societal decision
II. Moral and ethical beliefs of individuals determine the way in which science is applied
III. The controversy over controlling or not controlling what phase of Science to study has been settled
IV. Advances in Science and technology have made it unnecessary to cub human population growth

I and II

Teachers from several schools around the state would like to meet after school once a month to education issues. Which mechanism would be most effective in stimulating interest and simultaneously providing immediate response to each other?

Web Page

A second-grade student receives an interactive computer game that helped her dramatically improve her mathematics skills and understanding. For a teacher to ethically incorporate these games into lessons for all his students, he should:

Purchase a side license for his class so that the game can be loaded on several computers for all students to use. i

Which of the following describes the mass of an electron?

It is equal to the mass of a proton

A second grade teacher wants to know the principle of invisible energy. What materials will she need?

Magnet and Iron fillings

If a vibrating cord anchored at each end is shortened in length with tension remaining constant one would notice an apparent

Pitch Increase

Which of the following is generally associated with causing common sun burns?

ultraviolet rays

A power plant uses heat to generate electricity. The heat is produced by fission on 28 grams of uranium ore which is equal to 60 metirc tons of coal. The main form of energy used in the power plant to generate electricity is

Nuclear Energy

Fossil remains of a certain species found in Africa and South America in deep layers of bed rock would indicate that the rock is

of similar age

Marble, Serpentine, and Schist are examples of which kind of rock?

Igneous Rock

In the hydrologic circle, which of the following events occurs in the process of transpiration?

water is released into the air

How does the sun compare with the average star?

Higher in temperature and in luminosity

Waning moon is-as it appears to?

becoming smaller

An activity considered necessary for continuation of an organism's life is

Reproduction

What is the function of the mitochondria?

release of energy

In the human brain, which of the following is closely associated with motor control?

Frontal lobe and cerebellum

Atmospheric ozone depletion by fluorocarbons would

Allow more ultraviolet radiation to reach the surface of the eath

What microorganism produces the "red tide" in Florida's gulf waters?

Dinoflagellates

Mark and Tricia conducted a project in their physical science class. They recorded the temperature of container of water each minute for 5 minutes. Their recordings are shown below with time and corresponding temperature: 1 minute: 20C, 2 minutes: 24C, 3 minutes: 27C, 4 minutes: 31C, and 5 minutes: ___*C?

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A first grade teacher is planning a classification activity with a variety of un shield nuts. According to Jean Piaget's theory of intellectual development, which of the following directions to the students would be most appropriate?

Group all the nuts that are identical together

A teacher is giving state adapted instructional materials that include knowledge of activities using chemicals. Which of the following is the right assumption of the teacher?

The chemicals are appropriate for the grade level for which the instructional materials are used

A teacher must compile information on each of his students, such as phone numbers, addresses, parent, special courses, and exceptionalities. Which of the following could be most efficiently used to record this information, story it over time, and make changes and updates?

Spread sheet

What advantage can peer drill programs have over expert practice activities?

Identifying and reinforcing weak areas

In chordates, the structure which transport oxygen to cells are

Red Blood cells

The surface of a concave mirror is

curved inward

An iron bar placed inside a curved coil of wire to increase the magnetic field intensity produces

Electro-magnet

A major occurrence of in the 1st state of the process of cellular respiration of carbohydrates as it occurs in higher organisms is

Oxygen Production

Planets appear brighter than the starts because planets are

closer to the earth than stars are

Which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is invisible to the human eye and had the longest ware length?

UV

Which of the following is the most common agent of erosion in Florida today?

Waves

Which of the following provide for keyword use in internet information retrevial?

search engine

A student performed the following experiment

I. Measure the temperature of 100mL of water
II. Add 3 glasses of baking soda and stir for 10 seconds.
III. Measure the temperature of the water again.

The students collected the following data:

Beginning Temp: 30 Ending Temp: 25

Which of the following is the interference that could be drawn from the experiment?

A chemical reaction took place

Air movement in which warm, less dense air raises and cooler, denser air replaces it are called

Conventional currents

Which portion of the atom has the greatest density ?

The nucleus

What is a drawback of to the frequent use of a computer drill program?

Students would not have to learn to read instruction

What is the length of the block to the nearest 10th of a centimeter?

4.6

After a light bulb is placed in the center of a 3rd grade classroom, Ms. Smith slowly circles the room with a globe. She is most likely demonstrating which experiment

Rotation

Several bulbs are lit in an electric circuit. One bulb is removes and all the light bulbs go out. What type of circuit is this?

series

A research project involves gathering information on living and extinct primates. As the information becomes more complicated they type of organizational soft-wane needed is

Data based software

The discovery of giant boulders that are different from bedrock in which they rest has been used to demonstrate the presence of which type of geological function

Glaciations

Many municipalities prohibit disposal of batteries in trash what would be burned in the land field because

Some of the battery acids and heavy metals may seep through the soil and contaminate the ground water supply