Which event should come first in the sequence of events?(1 point)
Responses
He mowed the lawn.
He read the note on the refrigerator.
The boy came home.
The boy went out to the yard.
The correct sequence of events is:
1. The boy went out to the yard.
2. He mowed the lawn.
3. He read the note on the refrigerator.
4. The boy came home.
Which event should come second in the sequence of events?(1 point)
Responses
The egg lay in the nest.
The egg lay in the nest.
The chick shook its wings.
The chick shook its wings.
A beak broke through.
A beak broke through.
A tiny crack appeared.
The correct sequence of events is:
1. The egg lay in the nest.
2. A tiny crack appeared.
3. A beak broke through.
4. The chick shook its wings.
Which of the following best explains why Mars' and Venus' surface temperatures vary, despite both planets having atmospheres that contain mostly carbon dioxide?(1 point)
Responses
Mars has a thin atmosphere that cannot hold much heat.
Mars has a thin atmosphere that cannot hold much heat.
Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface.
Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface.
Mars has a surface of red rocks and sand which reflect heat.
Mars has a surface of red rocks and sand which reflect heat.
Venus has a surface of high mountains which absorb heat.
The following explanation best explains why Mars' and Venus' surface temperatures vary, despite both planets having atmospheres that contain mostly carbon dioxide:
Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface.
Why is Venus the hottest solar system planet?(1 point)
Responses
It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases.
It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases.
It has a core, a mantle, and a crust.
It has a core, a mantle, and a crust.
It is closest to the sun.
It is closest to the sun.
Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.
The correct response is:
Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.
The weight of an object depends on the force of gravity acting on it. On which planet would a given object weigh the most?
(1 point)
Responses
Jupiter
Jupiter
Mars
Mars
Saturn
Saturn
Earth
The correct response is:
Jupiter
Which percent of Earth’s atmosphere does carbon dioxide gas make up?(1 point)
Responses
about 21 percent
about 21 percent
about 78 percent
about 78 percent
less than 1 percent
less than 1 percent
more than 99 percent
The correct response is:
less than 1 percent
Which statement best identifies the Great Plains region of Texas? (1 point)
Responses
There are many mountain ranges and canyons in the Great Plains region.
The Great Plains region is flat with few trees and there are canyons and high plateaus.
The Great Plains has no large cities.
The Great Plains is warmer than other parts of Texas.
The correct response is:
The Great Plains region is flat with few trees and there are canyons and high plateaus.
Which region of Texas is home to the Guadalupe Mountains?(1 point)
Responses
Coastal Plains
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
The correct response is:
Mountains and Basins
Which of the following is true of an arid region?(1 point)
Responses
It is densely populated.
It is densely populated.
It is prone to flooding.
It is prone to flooding.
It is near the coast.
It is near the coast.
It gets very little rain.
The correct response is:
It gets very little rain.
Which region would a person choose to live in if they wanted to live in Texas’s largest city and be close to the beach?(1 point)
Responses
North Central Plains
North Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
The correct response is:
Coastal Plains
How does the Mountains and Basins region of Texas compare with the Plains region? (1 point)
Responses
The Mountains and Basins region gets plenty of rainfall throughout the year compared to the amount of rainfall in the Plains regions.
The Mountains and Basins region gets plenty of rainfall throughout the year compared to the amount of rainfall in the Plains regions.
Farmers in the Plains regions have a difficult time growing crops such as cotton and wheat due to the hot and dry climate.
Farmers in the Plains regions have a difficult time growing crops such as cotton and wheat due to the hot and dry climate.
The Mountains and Basins region has a drier climate compared to the Plains region.
The Mountains and Basins region has a drier climate compared to the Plains region.
Farmers in the Plains regions are able to grow fruit crops year-round due to the location of the Rio Grande River.
The correct response is:
The Mountains and Basins region has a drier climate compared to the Plains region.
Which context describes a difference of rational numbers?(1 point)
Responses
finding the average of daily high temperatures
finding the average of daily high temperatures
comparing the daily high temperature and low temperature
comparing the daily high temperature and low temperature
determining the coldest temperature in a month
determining the coldest temperature in a month
recording the temperature hourly
The correct response is:
comparing the daily high temperature and low temperature
Which scenario about books represents finding the difference?(1 point)
Responses
finding the number of books remaining after a sale on books
finding the number of books remaining after a sale on books
finding the total number of books in a store when new books arrive
finding the total number of books in a store when new books arrive
finding the location of a book in a store
finding the location of a book in a store
finding the type of books in a store
The correct response is:
finding the number of books remaining after a sale on books
The temperature on Monday is −4°C. On Tuesday, it is 13° colder. What is the temperature on Tuesday? (1 point)
Responses
9°C
−9°C
−17°C
17°C
The correct response is:
-17°C
Ping dove off a 10 meter platform. He reached a depth of 6 meters in the water. What was the change in height? (1 point)
Responses
4 meters
16 meters
60 meters
64 meters
The correct response is:
4 meters
A parasail is 1/20 of a meter above the water. Then, after 10 minutes, the parasail is 1/50 of a meter above the water. What is the change in height? (1 point)
Responses
1/50 meter
3/100 meter
1/20 meter
7/100 meter
The correct response is:
7/100 meter
Mark had a balance of −$11 in his checking account. The bank charged a $25 fee. What is the balance in the account?(1 point)
The correct response is:
−$36
The water level of a river is below normal levels. Its water level is at 1 1/2
meters below sea level. During the summer, the river drops another 2 1/3
meters below sea level. What is the water level at the end of summer? Remember, the elevation is below sea level. Account for this in your answer. (1 point)
The correct response is:
3 5/6 meters below sea level
The rainfall in a town was 2.3 inches above normal in June. In July, the rainfall was 1.2 inches below normal. What was the difference in rainfall between the months?(1 point)
The correct response is:
3.5 inches
A submarine was at a depth of 106.3 feet below sea level. After 5 hours, the submarine was at 481.2 feet below sea level. How far did the submarine travel? (1 point)
The correct response is:
374.9 feet