BASIC SCIENCE & MAPS SOL QUESTIONS 2000-2006
1. A student found the rock shown above and weighed it to determine its mass. What steps should the student take to find its density? (2000, Ch. 2, density) A Determine its volume by how much water it displaces, then divide mass by volume B Determine its volume by multiplying length x width x height, then divide mass by volume C Crush the rock to a powder and measure its volume in a graduated cylinder, then divide mass by volume D Determine its volume using the formula for the volume of a sphere (V = 4/3 r3), then divide mass by volume
2. Which area of this map has the steepest slope? (2000, Ch. 6, topo maps) FA GB HC JD
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3. Students want to compare the relative ability of four materials to absorb heat. The materials they have chosen are light-colored sand, black sand, clear water, and water that has been dyed black. They plan to heat the substances and then measure their temperatures every 10 minutes with a thermometer. Which experimental design would best suit their purpose? (2000, Ch. 1, scientific method)
BASIC SCIENCE & MAPS SOL QUESTIONS 2000-2006
4. Which other area would most likely contain rocks of the same age as those found around Christianburg? (2000, Ch. 6, map reading) A Floyd B Pulaski C Fairy Stone State Park D Wytheville
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5. The wireless operator aboard the Titanic signaled for help and gave the ship’s location as 41°45°N and 50°14°W. Which area shown on the map is most likely where the Titanic struck the iceberg? (2001, Ch. 6, map reading) AA_ BB CC DD
BASIC SCIENCE & MAPS SOL QUESTIONS 2000-2006
6. One step in determining the metal content of a ring is to find the volume of the ring. What is the volume of this ring? (2001, Ch. 2, density) A 1.7 mL _ B 3.0 mL C 4.7 mL D 7.1 mL
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7. In this Mercator map of North America, Canada and Alaska together appear larger than the United States and Mexico together when in fact they are smaller. What causes this distortion? (2001, Ch. 6, map projections) F Mountains get flattened on a map so that mountainous areas look larger than they really are. G The northern regions are enlarged because the shallower parts of the oceans are frozen. H The latitude and longitude lines create an optical illusion. J The map is a projection of a round world onto a flat surface.
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8. According to the data shown by the graph, the warmest air during the summer will be found – (2001, Ch. 1, scientific method, reading diagrams) F closest to North Lake G above South Lake H above the land between the lakes _ J closest to the water level of the lakes
9. What is the actual distance represented by 1 inch on this map? (2001, Ch. 6, topo maps) A 24 feet B 40 feet C 24,000 inches _ D 48,000 inches
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10. A student set up an experiment to test the effects of soil compaction on plant growth. The student put equal weights of moist soil into 10 containers, planted a bean seed one inch deep in each container, and then firmly compacted the soil in 5 of the containers. After the seeds sprouted, the student measured the height of each plant every day and kept a record of the results. What else must the student do over time to ensure a valid experiment? (2002, Ch. 1, scientific method) A Water any container in which the soil feels dry B Water all of the containers the same amount and at the same time _ C Water any of the plants that seem to be growing more slowly than the others D Water the plants in compacted soil more than those in uncompacted soil 11. Saturn’s volume is 762 times the volume of Earth, and yet its mass is only about 95 times that of Earth’s mass. This is due to Saturn’s - (2002, Ch. 2, density) F low density _ G temperature H thousands of rings J distance from the sun 12. When placed in water, ice rises to the top of the liquid. Unlike most solids that sink when placed in their liquid forms, ice floats because – (2002, Ch. 2, density) A it is colder than water B it is less dense than water _ C the pressure of the water holds it up D gases inside the ice make it buoyant
13. According to the data shown in the graph, the hypothesis is only correct for latitudes – (2002, Ch. 1, scientific method, reading diagrams) F up to 40 from the equator _ G from the poles to 40 from the equator H between 20 and 60 from the equator J farthest from the equator
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14. The topographic map that may show a hill with a volcanic crater is – (2002, Ch. 6, topo maps)
15. About how long is the Red Sea? (2002, Ch. 6, reading maps) F 40 km G 300 km H 1200 km J 2100 km
BASIC SCIENCE & MAPS SOL QUESTIONS 2000-2006
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The picture above shows a hydrometer in water. The same hydrometer was placed in the liquids below. Which liquid is denser than water? (2003, Ch. 2, density)
18. According to this map, the mean annual temperature for most of the eastern half of Virginia is between – (2003, Ch. 6, reading maps) F 45 F and 50 F G 50 F and 55 F H 55 F and 60 F _ J 65 F and 70 F 19. The density of a mineral is determined by its mass and – (2003, Ch. 2, density) A hardness B luster C volume _ D shape
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20. On the topographic map provided, what is the elevation of point III? (2003, Ch. 6, topo maps) F 1260 feet _ G 1280 feet H 1300 feet J 1360 feet
22. The longitude of Richmond, Virginia, on the above map is approximately — (2004, Ch. 6, reading maps) F 75 G 38 H 38 J 75
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23. In what direction is Staunton from Richmond? (2004, Ch. 6, reading maps) 21. The map shows some of the bedrock in Virginia. Which of these has the oldest exposed bedrock? (2003, Ch. 6, geologic maps) A Hightown Valley _ B Monterey C Jack Mountain D Bull Pasture
A Northeast B Northwest _ C Southeast D Southwest
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26. A group of students wants to make a map of a small lake, showing its depth at various points. They plan to row their boat all around the lake and measure the depth at different locations. What other information besides depth should they record at each location in order to have enough data for constructing the map? (2004, Ch. 6, map making)
24. At what point will the trail be the steepest? (2004, Ch. 6, topo maps) AW BX_ CY DZ
A The temperature at the surface of the water at each location B The position of each depth measurement relative to fixed points on the shore _ C The time of day the depth was measured at each location D The relative humidity at each location 27. What process has occurred when atoms combine to form a new element and release energy? (2004, Ch. 2, properties of matter) A Fusion _ B Fission C Hydrogenation D Ionization
25. By how much has the length of the delta increased from 1982 to 1996? (2004, Ch. 6, reading maps) F 2 km G 4 km _ H 6 km J 8 km
28. How much limestone was worn away between Day 1 and Day 2? (2004, Ch. 1, reading diagrams) A 0.2 gram _ B 2.3 grams C 2.5 grams D 2.8 grams
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29. Which of the following puts the steps of a scientific experiment in the correct order? (2005, Ch. 1, scientific method) F 2, 1, 3, 4 G 4, 2, 3, 1 H 2, 1, 4, 3 _ J 2, 3, 1, 4
30. In the first picture, the sphere is in a beaker with 100 mL of water. In the second picture, the dry sphere is being massed. Which of the values listed is closest to the density of the black sphere? (2005, Ch. 2, density) F 0.5 g/mL G 0.7 g/mL H 1.4 g/mL _ J 2.1 g/mL
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Which profile best represents the contour map along the line AB? (2005, Ch. 6, topo maps)
BASIC SCIENCE & MAPS SOL QUESTIONS 2000-2006
32. Why is the ice shelf floating? (2005, Ch. 2, density) A The ice is melting faster than it can sink. B The ice is less dense than the ocean water. C The ice is warmer than the ocean water. D The ocean water is filled with vegetation that keeps the ice from sinking.
33. The map shows the ages of the exposed bedrock in Virginia. Which city sits on exposed bedrock that is the same age as the rock in Bristol? (2005, Ch. 6, reading maps) F Deel G Harrisonburg _ H Charlottesville J Norfolk
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34. The picture shows the path of a forest fire that started at 5:30 A.M. It travels at 1 km/h. About how long will it be before the fire reaches the ranger station? (2005, Ch. 6, reading maps) F 30 minutes _ G 1 hour H 2 hours J 5 hours
