Diagnostic Gr. 6 PDF

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Lesson Correlations for Tennessee State Performance Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . v
Interventions for Tennessee State Performance Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Diagnostic Test 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Standard 2 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Standard 6 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Standard 8 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Standard 10 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Standard 12 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Diagnostic Test 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Answer Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Grade 6 Contents iii

Introduction
To the Teacher
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Tennessee Standards Test Preparation for TCAP is designed to familiar-
ize students with standardized testing and to review the concepts covered in the Tennessee
Science Standards.
About This Book

The test items in this book will accustom students in a grade-appropriate manner with
standardized testing in preparation for the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program
(TCAP). Each test item is correlated to a specific State Performance Indicator (SPI), or Grade
Level Expectation (GLE) in the case of Grades 1 and 2.
Correlation Chart: The first correlation chart illustrates how the SPIs or GLEs covered in this
book align with lessons in Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Tennessee Science A Closer Look. The
second correlation chart illustrates how the SPIs or GLEs align with Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
Key Concept Cards and other materials that can be used for intervention if test results indi-
cate that students are having difficulty with particular SPIs or GLEs.
Diagnostic Tests: Two Diagnostic Tests, which can be used as pretests or posttests, are
provided. The Diagnostic Tests are also designed to simulate the statewide TCAP tests that
students will be taking. Each Diagnostic Test consists of multiple-choice questions that
cover SPIs or GLEs spanning all 12 Conceptual Strands in Life Science, Earth and Space
Science, and Physical Science. Inquiry and Technology & Engineering SPIs or GLEs are

embedded within each test.
Standards Tests: These practice tests give students the opportunity to answer questions
that focus on each of the Conceptual Strands of the Tennessee Science Standards. One test
is provided for each of the 12 Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Physical Science
Conceptual Strands. Inquiry and Technology & Engineering SPIs or GLEs are embedded
within each test. These tests can be used as pretests and posttests, or as homework
assignments or extra practice.
How to Administer the Practice Tests

Remove the practice test pages from the book and photocopy them for students. Answers
are marked in non-reproducible blue ink for all questions.
Minimize distractions and discourage talking to keep the classroom atmosphere as much
like the administration of a standardized test as possible. Separate students desks so that
students can work independently.
Ask students to remove everything from their desks except for several pencils.
Directions may be read aloud to guide students. Have students ask questions before the test
begins. Tell students to mark their answers in pencil directly on the test pages.
iv Grade 6
Correlation Chart
Lesson Correlations for Tennessee State Performance Indicators
State Performance Indicator Lessons
SPI 0607.Inq.1 Design a simple experimental procedure with Chapter 2, Lesson 1

an identified control and appropriate variables. Chapter 6, Lesson 2
SPI 0607.Inq.2 Select tools and procedures needed to Chapter 4, Lesson 1

conduct a moderately complex experiment. Chapter 5, Lesson 1
Chapter 7, Lesson 2
SPI 0607.Inq.3 Interpret and translate data into a table, Chapter 1, Lesson 1
graph, or diagram. Chapter 1, Lesson 3
Chapter 7, Lesson 3
SPI 0607.Inq.4 Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause Chapter 2, Lesson 4

and effect relationship supported by evidence. Chapter 5, Lesson 1
Chapter 5, Lesson 2
Chapter 7, Lesson 4
SPI 0607.Inq.5 Identify a faulty interpretation of data that

is due to bias or experimental error.
SPI 0607.T/E.1 Identify the tools and procedures needed to Chapter 3, Lesson 1
test the design features of a prototype. Chapter 3, Lesson 2

Technology A Closer Look, Lesson 2
SPI 0607.T/E.2 Evaluate a protocol to determine if the Chapter 3, Lesson 1

engineering design process was successfully applied. Technology A Closer Look, Lesson 3
SPI 0607.T/E.3 Distinguish between the intended benefits Chapter 3, Lesson 3

and the unintended consequences of a new technology. Technology A Closer Look, Lesson 6
SPI 0607.T/E.4 Differentiate between adaptive and assistive Chapter 2, Lesson 1

bioengineered products (e.g., food, biofuels, medicines,
integrated pest management).
SPI 0607.2.1 Classify organisms as producers, consumers, Chapter 2, Lesson 2

scavengers, or decomposers according to their role in a food
chain or food web.
SPI 0607.2.2 Interpret how materials and energy are Chapter 2, Lesson 3
transferred through an ecosystem.
SPI 0607.2.3 Identify the biotic and abiotic elements of the Chapter 1, Lesson 4
major biomes.
SPI 0607.2.4 Identify the environmental conditions and Chapter 1, Lesson 3

interdependencies among organisms found in the major Chapter 1, Lesson 4
biomes.
SPI 0607.6.1 Use data to draw conclusions about the major Chapter 4, Lesson 3
components of the universe. Chapter 4, Lesson 4
Chapter 4, Lesson 5
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Correlation Chart
SPI 0607.6.2 Explain how the relative distance of objects Chapter 4, Lesson 3
from the earth affects how they appear. Chapter 4, Lesson 4
SPI 0607.6.3 Distinguish among a day, lunar cycle, and year Chapter 4, Lesson 1
based on the movements of the earth, sun, and moon. Chapter 4, Lesson 2
SPI 0607.6.4 Explain the different phases of the moon using a Chapter 4, Lesson 2
model of the earth, moon, and sun.
SPI 0607.6.5 Predict the types of tides that occur when the Chapter 4, Lesson 2
earth and moon occupy various positions.
SPI 0607.6.6 Use a diagram that shows the positions of the Chapter 4, Lesson 1
earth and sun to explain the four seasons.
SPI 0607.6.7 Explain the difference between a solar and a Chapter 4, Lesson 2
lunar eclipse.
SPI 0607.8.1 Analyze data to identify events associated with Chapter 5, Lesson 1
heat convection in the atmosphere.
SPI 0607.8.2 Recognize the connection between the suns Chapter 5, Lesson 1
energy and the wind.
SPI 0607.8.3 Describe how temperature differences in the Chapter 5, Lesson 1

ocean account for currents.
SPI 0607.8.4 Interpret meteorological data to make Chapter 5, Lesson 2

predictions about the weather. Chapter 5, Lesson 3
SPI 0607.10.1 Distinguish among gravitational potential Chapter 6, Lesson 2

energy, elastic potential energy, and chemical potential
energy.
SPI 0607.10.2 Interpret the relationship between potential Chapter 6, Lesson 1

and kinetic energy. Chapter 6, Lesson 2
SPI 0607.10.3 Recognize that energy can be transformed from Chapter 6, Lesson 3
one type to another. Chapter 7, Lesson 1
Chapter 7, Lesson 2
Chapter 7, Lesson 3
SPI 0607.10.4 Explain the Law of Conservation of Energy Chapter 6, Lesson 3

using data from a variety of energy transformations.
SPI 0607.12.1 Identify how simple circuits are associated with Chapter 7, Lesson 4
the transfer of electrical energy when heat, light, sound, and
chemical changes are produced.
SPI 0607.12.2 Identify materials that can conduct electricity. Chapter 7, Lesson 4
vi Grade 6
Key Concept Cards
Interventions for Tennessee State Performance Indicators
State Performance Indicator Intervention Resources
SPI 0607.Inq.1 Design a simple experimental procedure with Key Concept Cards 76, 80, 89, 101
an identified control and appropriate variables.
SPI 0607.Inq.2 Select tools and procedures needed to Key Concept Cards 76, 78, 80, 89, 101
conduct a moderately complex experiment.
SPI 0607.Inq.3 Interpret and translate data into a table, Key Concept Cards 12, 16, 22,
graph, or diagram. 73, 87, 89, 96
SPI 0607.Inq.4 Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause Key Concept Cards 34, 37, 38, 70
and effect relationship supported by evidence.
SPI 0607.Inq.5 Identify a faulty interpretation of data that is Key Concept Cards 37, 38
due to bias or experimental error.
SPI 0607.T/E.1 Identify the tools and procedures needed to Visual Literacy p. 58
test the design features of a prototype. Reading and Writing pp. 161164
SPI 0607.T/E.2 Evaluate a protocol to determine if the Visual Literacy p. 59

engineering design process was successfully applied. Reading and Writing pp. 165168
SPI 0607.T/E.3 Distinguish between the intended benefits Key Concept Cards 49, 50, 52
and the unintended consequences of a new technology.
SPI 0607.T/E.4 Differentiate between adaptive and assistive Visual Literacy p. 60

bioengineered products (e.g., food, biofuels, medicines, Reading and Writing pp. 169172
integrated pest management).
SPI 0607.2.1 Classify organisms as producers, consumers, Key Concept Cards 26, 29, 30, 47
scavengers, or decomposers according to their role in a food
chain or food web.
SPI 0607.2.2 Interpret how materials and energy are Key Concept Cards 3, 7, 14, 27, 29, 30,
transferred through an ecosystem. 47, 48
SPI 0607.2.3 Identify the biotic and abiotic elements of the Key Concept Cards 2, 31, 32
major biomes.
SPI 0607.2.4 Identify the environmental conditions and Key Concept Cards 26, 32, 47
interdependencies among organisms found in the major
biomes.
SPI 0607.6.1 Use data to draw conclusions about the major Key Concept Cards 61, 65, 66,
components of the universe. 67, 68, 69, 70
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Key Concept Cards
State Performance Indicator Intervention Resources
SPI 0607.6.2 Explain how the relative distance of objects from the Key Concept Card 61
earth affects how they appear.
SPI 0607.6.3 Distinguish among a day, lunar cycle, and year based Key Concept Card 54
on the movements of the earth, sun, and moon.
SPI 0607.6.4 Explain the different phases of the moon using a Key Concept Card 63
model of the earth, moon, and sun.
SPI 0607.6.5 Predict the types of tides that occur when the earth
Reading and Writing pp. 7275
and moon occupy various positions.
SPI 0607.6.6 Use a diagram that shows the positions of the earth
Key Concept Card 54
and sun to explain the four seasons.
SPI 0607.6.7 Explain the difference between a solar and a lunar

Key Concept Card 64
eclipse.
SPI 0607.8.1 Analyze data to identify events associated with heat

Key Concept Cards 48, 56, 102
convection in the atmosphere.
SPI 0607.8.2 Recognize the connection between the suns energy

Key Concept Card 58
and the wind.
SPI 0607.8.3 Describe how temperature differences in the ocean

Key Concept Card 60

account for currents.
SPI 0607.8.4 Interpret meteorological data to make predictions

Key Concept Card 58
about the weather.
SPI 0607.10.1 Distinguish among gravitational potential energy,

Key Concept Card 90
elastic potential energy, and chemical potential energy.
SPI 0607.10.2 Interpret the relationship between potential and

Key Concept Card 90
kinetic energy.
SPI 0607.10.3 Recognize that energy can be transformed from one

Key Concept Card 92
type to another.
SPI 0607.10.4 Explain the Law of Conservation of Energy using

Key Concept Card 92
data from a variety of energy transformations.
SPI 0607.12.1 Identify how simple circuits are associated with the
transfer of electrical energy when heat, light, sound, and chemical Key Concept Cards 103, 104
changes are produced.
SPI 0607.12.2 Identify materials that can conduct electricity. Key Concept Cards 72, 103
viii Grade 6
Diagnostic
Name Date Test 1
Directions: On your answer sheet, fill in the correct

answer.
1 Which is the correct order in which energy is transferred through an

ecosystem?
SPI 0607.2.2
A primary consumer, secondary consumer, producer

B primary consumer, producer, secondary consumer
C producer, secondary consumer, primary consumer
D producer, primary consumer, secondary consumer
2 Grass makes food using sunlight. A rabbit eats the grass. A fox eats the
rabbit. A bear eats the fox. In this food chain, which part is the abiotic
element?
SPI 0607.2.3
F grass
G rabbit
H fox
J sunlight
3 Most humans eat both plants and animals. Which of the following
describes humans role in the food chain?
SPI 0607.2.1
A consumers
B decomposers
C producers
D scavengers
4 An organism that makes its own food from sunlight is called a(n)
SPI 0607.2.1
F consumer
G decomposer
H producer
J scavenger
Grade 6 Tennessee Test Preparation 1

Diagnostic
Test 1 Name Date
5 The table below shows the number of mice and hawks living in a
certain area over a 4-year period.
Species 2002 2003 2004 2005
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How could you explain the drop in the hawk population in 2005?
SPI 0607.2.4; SPI 0607.Inq.4
A The mice developed a way to avoid the hawks.

B The number of mice and hawks increased in 2003.
C The hawk population grew too large for the amount of food available.
D The number of hawks has always been less than the number of mice.
6 A farmer stops plowing a field. Soon, grasses, insects, and mice invade
the field. In a natural and predictable succession, what might happen
next?
SPI 0607.2.4

F The field will become a swamp.
G Birds that eat mice will become part of the ecosystem.
H The ecosystem will lose its biodiversity because of human inactivity.
J The insects will eat all the grass, and the mice will eat all the insects.
7 A cactus is an example of
SPI 0607.2.3
A a biotic element found in a desert

B an abiotic element found in a desert
C a biotic element found in a rain forest
D an abiotic element found in a rain forest
2 Tennessee Test Preparation Grade 6

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 1
8 In order to adapt to their environment, animals that live in the

mountains must be
SPI 0607.2.4
F nocturnal
G excellent climbers
H able to withstand intense heat
J larger than animals in other environments
9 A scientist observes the sunlight coming through pine trees and

shining on a lake that is full of fish. Which of these elements are
abiotic factors?
SPI 0607.2.3
A the sunlight and the water

B the sunlight and the fish
C the fish and the pine trees
D the fish and the water
10 Look at the diagram of a food web shown below.

In this food web, the hawk is the

SPI 0607.2.1
F primary consumer
G top consumer
H scavenger
J producer

Diagnostic
Test 1 Name Date
11 Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. What explains why
Venus appears to be bigger and brighter than Jupiter in the night sky?
SPI 0607.6.2
A Venus is closer to Earth.

B Jupiter is made of gases we cannot see.
C Venuss green tint makes it easy for us to see.
D Jupiter moves faster than Venus, which makes it look smaller.
12 If Earths Moon were as far away from Earth as the Sun is,
SPI 0607.6.2
F we would not be able to see the Moon

G the Moon would look the same as it does now
H the Moon would appear to be bigger than the Sun
J the Sun and the Moon would appear to be the same size
13 During a lunar eclipse, the Moon is

SPI 0607.6.7
A between Earth and the Sun

B on the opposite side of the Sun from Earth
C on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun
D at a 90-degree angle with the Sun and Earth

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 1
14 Look at the diagram of a solar eclipse shown below.

A
In the diagram, A indicates the shadow of

SPI 0607.6.7
F the Moon
G the Sun
H Earth
J a star
15 In the diagram above, B indicates the

SPI 0607.6.7
A ellipse
B Moon
C umbra
D penumbra

Diagnostic
Test 1 Name Date
16 Look at the diagram of Earth and the Sun shown below.
What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

SPI 0607.6.6
F winter
G spring
H summer
J fall

17 In the diagram above, about how many months will it be until the
Northern Hemisphere experiences fall?
SPI 0607.6.6
A three
B six
C nine
D twelve

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 1
18 Look at the table of planets day length shown below.
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Which graph represents the data in the table?

SPI 0607.6.1; SPI 0607.Inq.3
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Diagnostic
Test 1 Name Date
19 Look at the table of planets day length shown below.
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1MBOFU
JOIPVST
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6SBOVT IPVST
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What can you conclude from this table?

SPI 0607.6.1
A Jupiter is the smallest planet.

B Jupiter and Saturn have similar rotation times.
C Neptune has the longest revolution of the outer planets.
D The inner planets have longer days than the outer planets.
20 In the amount of time that it takes Earth to orbit the Sun, how many

times has the Moon orbited Earth?
SPI 0607.6.3
F about 1
G about 12
H about 24
J about 365
21 The amount of time between a full Moon and a new Moon is about
SPI 0607.6.3
A a quarter of a month
B half a month
C one month
D six months

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 1
22 Look at the diagram of the Moons orbit around Earth shown below.
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At what points in the Moons cycle will people on Earth see a crescent
Moon?
SPI 0607.6.4
F B and H
G H and F
H D and F
J F and B
23 Look at the Moon at the point in its cycle labeled A. Why will people
on Earth not be able to see the Moon at point A?
SPI 0607.6.4
A At this point, Earth experiences a full lunar eclipse each month.

B At this point, the light from the Sun overpowers the light from the Moon.
C At this point, the side of the Moon lit by the Sun is facing away from Earth.
D At this point, a side of the Moon that Earth has never seen is facing Earth.
24 When the Moon is at the point in its cycle labeled G in the diagram
above, what kind of tides will occur?
SPI 0607.6.5
F low tides
G high tides
H neap tides
J spring tides

Diagnostic
Test 1 Name Date
25 The greatest difference between high tides and low tides occurs at
which phase of the Moon?
SPI 0607.6.5
A crescent moon
B full moon
C gibbous moon
D quarter moon
26 The energy in a banana is stored as

SPI 0607.10.1
F chemical potential energy

G elastic potential energy
H gravitational potential energy
J mechanical potential energy
27 Which tool would most likely be part of an experiment that explores

the relationship between gravitational potential energy and kinetic
energy?
SPI 0607.10.2; SPI 0607.Inq.2

A helium balloon
B pendulum
C rubber band
D spring scale

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 1
28 What type of energy transformation is taking place as a skier descends

from the top of a hill?
SPI 0607.10.3
F mechanical energy to chemical energy

G thermal energy to potential energy
H potential energy to kinetic energy
J kinetic energy to mechanical energy
29 What type of energy transformation is taking place when a musician

plays an acoustic guitar?
SPI 0607.10.3
A mechanical energy to sound energy

B sound energy to kinetic energy
C kinetic energy to electrical energy
D electrical energy to mechanical energy
30 Which event is an example of light energy being transformed into

chemical energy?
SPI 0607.10.3
F a candle burning
G turning on a light switch
H solar panels collecting energy
J the process of photosynthesis
31 Which object has elastic potential energy?

SPI 0607.10.1
A a stretched bow
B a hanging leaf
C burning coal
D a rolling ball

Diagnostic
Test 1 Name Date
32 A basketball player shoots a ball toward the basket. At which point in

the balls arc will the ball have the most potential energy and the least
kinetic energy?
SPI 0607.10.2
F halfway up the arc

G at the top of the arc
H when the ball hits the ground
J as the ball goes through the net
33 Which statement contradicts the law of conservation of energy?

SPI 0607.10.4
A Some of the chemical energy in the food you eat changes to heat.
B Some of the thermal energy in hot soup is created by the stove burner.
C Some of the kinetic energy in a rolling ball is lost to friction.
D Some of the electricity in a light bulb is converted to light.
34 Which material is the best conductor?

SPI 0607.12.2

F your skin
G copper
H plastic
J wool
35 When the lights in a room are on, the electrical circuit controlling the
lights is
SPI 0607.12.2
A alternating
B closed
C conventional
D open

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 1
36 A spoiler is a feature on a race car that helps hold it to the track as the
car drives. Which variable is the most relevant to test the effectiveness
of a new spoiler design?
SPI 0607.T/E.1
F a racetrack with sharp turns

G an experienced driver
H a 300-horsepower engine
J a stronger frame
37 Which series states the correct order of steps that would ensure that
the engineering design process were successfully followed?
SPI 0607.T/E.2
A perform testing, build a model, retest, evaluate results, modify model

B modify model, perform testing, retest, evaluate results, build a model
C build a model, perform testing, evaluate results, modify model, retest
D retest, build a model, modify model, perform testing, evaluate results
38 Which of these is an unintended effect of cellular phone technology?

SPI 0607.T/E.3
F increased communication with friends

G increased exposure to radiation
H increased convenience
J increased mobility
39 Which technology is an example of an adaptive bioengineered

product?
SPI 0607.T/E.4
A glasses
B corrective laser technology
C handheld magnifying glass
D microscope

Diagnostic
Test 1 Name Date
40 In coastal cities, sea breezes, or winds that blow from the sea to the
land, are common during the day. Land breezes, or winds that blow
from the land to the sea, are common during the night. What is the
reason for this phenomenon?
SPI 0607.8.2
F During the day, the air over the land heats more quickly than the air over the
water. At night, the air over the land cools more quickly than the air over the
water.
G During the day, the air over the land heats more slowly than the air over the
water. At night, the air over the land cools more quickly than the air over the
water.
H During the day, the air over the land heats more quickly than the air over the
water. At night, the air over the land cools more slowly than the air over the
water.
J During the day, the air over the land heats more slowly than the air over the
water. At night, the air over the land cools more slowly than the air over the
water.
41 The course of the Gulf Stream is determined by

SPI 0607.8.3

A the temperature differences in the ocean waters
B the pull of Earths magnetic poles
C the deep ocean currents
D the tilt of Earth
42 If you hear on the news that a low-pressure system will reach the area
in which you live early tomorrow morning, which weather condition
can you most likely expect?
SPI 0607.8.4
F clear and windy

G cloudy and windy
H clear and calm
J cloudy and calm

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 1
43 Look at the table of data collected from instruments at a local weather

station shown below.
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3JTJOH EFHSFFT$FMTJVT LNI
Which condition would you most expect to cause these readings?

SPI 0607.8.4
A tornadoes
B heavy rains
C clear skies
D strong wind gusts
44 Which form of heat transfer is the cause of atmospheric winds?

SPI 0607.8.2
F conduction
G convection
H electricity
J radiation
45 The water in the oceans at Earths poles is colder than the ocean water
at the equator. Which statement describes the motion of ocean
waters?
SPI 0607.8.3
A The water from the poles sinks and moves toward the equator. The water at
the equator sinks and moves toward the poles.
B The water from the poles sinks and moves toward the equator. The water at
the equator travels along the surface toward the poles.
C The water from the poles travels along the surface toward the equator. The
water at the equator sinks and moves toward the poles.
D The water from the poles travels along the surface toward the equator. The
water at the equator travels on the surface toward the poles.

Diagnostic
Test 1 Name Date
46 What basic principle does the concept of a hot air balloon support?
SPI 0607.8.1
F Hot air is less dense than cool air.

G Hot air is more dense than cool air.
H Hot air is less humid than cool air.
J Hot air is more humid than cool air.
47 The barometer in a given area is rising as a cold front approaches.

What is happening in terms of air temperatures and air currents?
SPI 0607.8.1
A Cold air is sinking and warmer air is rising, creating windy conditions.
B Cold air is rising and warmer air is rising, with very slight wind.
C Cold air and warm air is mixing; wind conditions are calm.
D Both cold and warm air masses are sinking, causing a thunderstorm with
dangerous wind.

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 1
48 Look at the table of data from an experiment that Pam designed and
performed.
Height from which object

Object Time to ground
was dropped
1FODJM N T
1FOOZ N T
'FBUIFS N T
Which variable is Pams controlled variable?

SPI 0607.Inq.1
F the data table

G the object dropped
H time it took each object to fall
J the height from which the object was dropped
49 Which of these could make Pams experiment more valid?

SPI 0607.Inq.5
A a new stopwatch
B using more similar objects
C performing the experiment several times
D dropping each object from a different height

Diagnostic
Test 1 Name Date
50 Look at the diagram of the Moon shown below.
What are the relative positions of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon when
people on Earth have this view of the Moon?
SPI 0607.6.1
F The Moon is between the Sun and Earth.

G Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
H Earth, the Sun, and the Moon form a 45-degree angle.
J Earth, the Sun, and the Moon form a 90-degree angle.

51 A large boulder begins to roll down a hill. What energy
transformation is taking place?
SPI 0607.10.4
A chemical to elastic potential energy

B potential to kinetic energy
C kinetic to potential energy
D thermal to kinetic energy

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 1
52 An electrician is getting ready to repair a light fixture. Which scenario

will safely insulate the electrician from possible electric shock?
SPI 0607.12.2
F using a ladder and tools made of steel

G using a ladder and tools made of aluminum
H using a wooden ladder and tools with uncoated handles
J using a fiberglass ladder and tools with rubber-coated handles
53 A light bulb is a simple circuit that transforms electrical energy into

SPI 0607.12.1
A potential and kinetic energy

B heat and light energy
C mechanical and chemical energy
D elastic and gravitational potential energy
54 Which abiotic factor is the main reason that rain forests cycle more
matter and energy during the winter than the arctic tundra?
SPI 0607.2.4
F sunlight
G water
H soil
J air
55 During which phase of the Moon are high tides the highest?
SPI 0607.6.5
A full moon
B quarter moon
C crescent moon
D gibbous moon

Diagnostic
Test 1 Name Date
56 A ball of ice and rock forms a tail as it approaches and departs from
the area near the Sun. What is this object?
SPI 0607.6.1
F asteroid
G comet
H planet
J star
57 Another name for a lunar cycle is a
SPI 0607.6.3
A day
B week
C month
D year
58 Which of the following would be the most likely source of detailed

pictures of another planets surface that an astronomer uses to study
the planet?

SPI 0607.Inq.2
F an astronaut
G a satellite
H a space probe
J a telescope
59 What does lightning help cycle through an ecosystem?
A carbon SPI 0607.2.2
B electricity
C nitrogen
D water

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 1
60 Look at the diagram of a girl jumping off a diving board shown below.
What type of energy does the girl in the diagram have?

SPI 0607.10.2
F only kinetic
G only potential
H both potential and kinetic
J none, she is suspended in the air

Standard
Name Date 2 Test

answer.
1 An organism that eats a secondary consumer is called a

SPI 0607.2.1
A decomposer
B primary consumer
C producer
D tertiary consumer
2 Which is a model of how energy from the Sun is transferred through

the biotic parts of an ecosystem?
SPI 0607.2.2
F carbon cycle
G predator-prey relationship
H food web
J biome map
3 Most ocean food chains start with

SPI 0607.2.3
A coral
B fish
C phytoplankton
D zooplankton
4 Which of these are at the top of most food chains?

SPI 0607.2.1
F primary consumers
G producers
H secondary consumers
J tertiary consumers

Standard
2 Test Name Date
5 Look at the diagram of a freshwater ecosystem below.
Which condition allows algae to thrive in wetlands like the one

shown?
SPI 0607.2.4
A tall grasses
B shaded banks
C slow-moving water
D decaying vegetation
6 Why are there fewer secondary consumers than primary consumers

and fewer primary consumers than producers in any given ecosystem?

SPI 0607.2.2
F Less energy is available to organisms at the top of the food chain.

G More energy is available to organisms at the top of the food chain.
H Disease is less likely to affect organisms at the top of the food chain.
J Disease is more likely to affect organisms at the top of the food chain.
7 Which would be an immediate effect of a decrease in a populations

food supply?
SPI 0607.2.4
A competition among the members of the population

B an increase in the number of members of the population
C a decrease in the number of predators the population has
D adaptation of the species that allows the population to live on other food
sources

Standard
Name Date 2 Test
8 Look at the diagram of a food web in the savannah biome shown

below.
According to this diagram, which two animals are secondary

consumers?
SPI 0607.2.1
F the lion and the zebra

G the lion and the hyena
H the giraffe and the lion
J the zebra and the giraffe
9 Which is the most abundant biotic element in the biome shown above?
SPI 0607.2.3
A air
B animals
C vegetation
D water
10 If a disease reduced the hyena population in the above ecosystem to a

fourth of its typical size, which effect would be the most likely?
SPI 0607.2.4
F The lion population would decrease.

G The zebra population would increase.
H The giraffe population would decrease.
J The vegetation would become more abundant.

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2 Test Name Date
11 In the deepest part of the ocean, what is the main energy source for
producers?
SPI 0607.2.3
A the Sun
B phytoplankton
C hot chemicals from hydrothermal vents
D decomposing fish and other ocean organisms
12 The organisms that recycle nutrients back into the soil are called
SPI 0607.2.1
F consumers
G decomposers
H producers
J predators
13 Look below at the diagram of the same habitat before and after a
drought.
Before After Copyright Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
What can you infer from these diagrams?

SPI 0607.2.4
A Herons do not like water.

B Turtles prefer rocks to logs.
C Trees grow better in wet environments.
D Cattails can grow in drier environments.

Standard
Name Date 2 Test
14 Look at the graph of a predator-prey relationship in the ecosystem

shown below.
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According to the graph, how does a decrease in the prey population

affect the predator population?
SPI 0607.2.4; SPI 0607.Inq.3
F A decrease in the predator population follows an increase in the prey

population.
G A decrease in the predator population follows a decrease in the prey
population.
H Both populations increase and decrease by the same amounts.
J An increase in the predator population follows a decrease in the prey
population.
15 Which organisms are carnivores or omnivores?

SPI 0607.2.1
A producers and primary consumers

B primary consumers and secondary consumers
C secondary consumers and tertiary consumers
D tertiary consumers and producers
16 Which physical property of water is the basis of the water cycle?

SPI 0607.2.2
F its ability to change from a solid to a liquid to a gas at normal surface

temperatures
G its ability to collect underground and in lakes and streams
H its ability to conduct electricity
J its ability to flow easily

Standard
2 Test Name Date
17 An increased greenhouse effect is partially the result of a disturbance

in which natural cycles?
SPI 0607.2.2
A water and carbon

B nitrogen and water
C carbon and nitrogen
D carbon, nitrogen, and water
18 All animals need nitrogen to build proteins. Animals get nitrogen from
SPI 0607.2.2
F the air they breathe
G the water they drink
H eating plants and animals
J carrying out photosynthesis
19 Which biome has the lowest biotic diversity?

SPI 0607.2.3
A grassland

B forest
C ocean
D tundra

Standard
Name Date 2 Test
20 Look at the diagram of the biomes of North America shown below.
Desert
Grassland
Forest
Taiga
Which biotic element are you most likely to find in the eastern part of
the United States?
SPI 0607.2.4
F black bear
G cactus
H coral
J lion

Standard
Name Date 6 Test

answer.
1 Look at the diagram of the Sun and Earth below. SPI 0607.6.6
Boston, MA
Lima,
Peru
What season is it in Lima, Peru?

A spring
B summer
C fall
D winter
2 According to the diagram above, when will it be spring in Boston,

Massachusetts?
SPI 0607.6.6
F in about three months

G in about six months
H in about nine months
J in about twelve months
3 During which phases of the Moon do the highest tides occur?

SPI 0607.6.5
A new and full

B waxing and waning crescent
C waxing and waning quarter
D waxing and waning gibbous

Standard
6 Test Name Date
4 During which phases of the Moon do the lowest and highest tides
occur?
SPI 0607.6.5
F new and full

G crescent and gibbous
H quarter and gibbous
J crescent and quarter
5 During which phases of the Moon do neap tides occur?

SPI 0607.6.5
A new and full

B waxing and waning crescent
C first and third quarter
D waxing and waning gibbous
6 One day is equal to

SPI 0607.6.3
F one revolution of the Moon

G one rotation of the Moon
H one revolution of Earth
J one rotation of Earth
7 In one year, Earth will rotate

SPI 0607.6.3
A 1 time
B 12 times
C 60 times
D 365 times

Standard
Name Date 6 Test
8 Stars look like tiny dots in our night sky because they are
SPI 0607.6.2
F moving so fast
G tiny objects in space
H far away from Earth
J other planets moons
9 Which list orders celestial bodies from largest to smallest?

SPI 0607.6.2
A Venus, the Moon, Polaris
B the Moon, Polaris, Venus
C Polaris, Venus, the Moon
D the Moon, Venus, Polaris
10 In a lunar eclipse,
SPI 0607.6.7
F the Moon blocks Earths view of the Sun

G the Sun blocks Earths view of the Moon
H Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon

J the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching Earth

Standard
6 Test Name Date
11 Look at the diagram of the Sun, partly covered by the Moon, shown
below.
Which astronomical event is shown?

SPI 0607.6.7
A total lunar eclipse

B partial lunar eclipse
C total solar eclipse
D partial solar eclipse
12 Which description explains what is happening in the diagram above?

SPI 0607.6.7
F Earth is passing through the Suns shadow.
G Earth is passing through the Moons shadow.
H The Moon is passing through Earths shadow.
J The Sun is passing through the Moons shadow.
13 The Moon looks reddish during a

SPI 0607.6.7
A partial lunar eclipse

B total lunar eclipse
C partial solar eclipse
D total solar eclipse

Standard
Name Date 6 Test
14 Look at the table containing information about three planets shown

below.
Planets and Their Rotations
Diameter of Speed of
Length of the Day
Planet Rotation
Planet A 3,000 miles 29 miles/second 24 hours
Planet B 2,990 miles 60 miles/second 14 hours
Planet C 3,020 miles 120 miles/second 8 hours
Using the information in the table, what conclusion can you draw
about planets?
SPI 0607.6.1
F Planets that have faster rotations have shorter days.

G Planets that have larger diameters have longer days.
H Planets that have slower rotations have shorter days.
J Planets that have smaller diameters have longer days.
15 A total solar eclipse can happen only during

SPI 0607.6.7
A a new moon
B a full moon
C summer
D winter
16 How many times a year do spring tides occur?

SPI 0607.6.5
F 1
G 6
H 12
J 24

Standard
6 Test Name Date
17 Look at the diagram of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon in its different
phases shown below.
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Which phase of the moon is represented by F?

SPI 0607.6.4
A waning crescent
B waxing crescent
C waning gibbous
D gibbous
18 In the diagram above, which phase of the Moon is represented by A?

SPI 0607.6.4
F new moon
G full moon
H first quarter
J third quarter
19 In the diagram above, which phase of the moon is represented by H?

SPI 0607.6.4
A waning crescent
B waxing crescent
C waning gibbous
D waxing gibbous

Standard
Name Date 6 Test
20 The Sun shines on half the Moon throughout the Moons orbit around
Earth. Given this fact, why does the Moon have different phases?
SPI 0607.6.4
F Earths shadow is cast on the Moon.

G The Suns shadow is cast on the Moon.
H Earths position relative to the Sun changes through the year.
J The Moons position relative to the Sun and Earth changes through the
month.
21 Look at the diagram of the Moon shown below.

Which phase of the Moon is shown in this picture?

SPI 0607.6.4
A waning crescent
B waxing crescent
C waning gibbous
D waxing gibbous
22 Why does the Sun appear to shine brighter than other stars?
SPI 0607.6.2
F The Sun is hotter than other stars.

G The Sun is larger than most stars.
H The Sun is more gaseous than other stars.
J The Sun is closer to Earth than other stars.

Standard
6 Test Name Date
23 One year is equal to

SPI 0607.6.3
A one rotation of Earth

B about 12 lunar cycles
C one revolution of the Moon
D 12 rotations of the Sun
24 Look at the diagram of Earth and the Sun shown below.

What season is it in North America?
SPI 0607.6.6
F spring
G summer
H fall
J winter
25 What element shown in the diagram above is responsible for the

seasons?
SPI 0607.6.6
A the tilt of Earth

B the position of the equator
C the direction of the Suns rays
D the distance of Earth from the Sun

Standard
Name Date 6 Test
26 When it is fall in North America, the Northern Hemisphere is

SPI 0607.6.6
F below the Southern Hemisphere

G closer to the Sun than the Southern Hemisphere
H farther from the Sun than the Southern Hemisphere
J the same distance from the Sun as the Southern Hemisphere
27 Apparent magnitude depends on

SPI 0607.6.2
A the life cycle stage that a star is in

B the color and temperature of a star
C how large a star is compared with the Sun
D how much light a star gives off and the stars distance from Earth
28 When Earth, the Sun, and the Moon form a 90-degree angle,
SPI 0607.6.5
F both high and low tides are lower than normal

G both high and low tides are higher than normal
H high tides are lower than normal, and low tides are higher than normal
J high tides are higher than normal, and low tides are lower than normal
29 Which technology would be most helpful for gathering information

about other galaxies?
SPI 0607.6.2; SPI 0607.Inq.2
A space probe
B space shuttle
C space station
D space telescope

Standard
6 Test Name Date
30 One lunar cycle is equal to

SPI 0607.6.3
1
____
F 365
of a year
G 12 days
1
___
H 12
of a year
J 365 days
31 Which event happens in one day?

SPI 0607.6.3
A Earth orbits the Sun once.

B The Sun orbits Earth once.
C The Moon orbits Earth once.
D Earth rotates on its axis once.
32 Mercury orbits the Sun at an average distance of 58 million kilometers.

A planet that scientists have observed in another solar system orbits its
star at a distance of about 3.5 million kilometers. From this data, what
can you conclude about the planet in the other solar system?

SPI 0607.6.1
F The planets year is the same length as a year on Mercury.

G The planet in the other solar system is hotter than Mercury.
H The planet has a greater gravitational pull than Mercury.
J The diameter of the planet is smaller than Mercurys diameter.

Standard
Name Date 6 Test
33 A space telescope sends a picture to Earth of what appears to be a

faint, glowing cloud of gas and dust. Analysis of the object finds that
its core is extremely hot and dense. Which object does this information
describe?
SPI 0607.6.1
A nebula
B red giant
C supernova
D white dwarf
34 An X-ray satellite finds a source in space that emits an irregular

pattern of X rays. Further analysis finds that the object has a very large
mass, but that it is relatively small. Which object does this information
describe?
SPI 0607.6.1
F black hole
G dwarf planet
H main-sequence star
J nebula
35 The absorption lines of a spectrum from a galaxy are shifted toward

the blue end of the spectrum. What does this mean?
SPI 0607.6.1
A The galaxy is moving toward our solar system.

B The galaxy is moving away from our solar system.
C The galaxy has a high core temperature.
D The galaxy has a low core temperature.

Standard
Name Date 8 Test

answer.
1 Wind is caused by
SPI 0607.8.2
A the uneven heating of Earths surface
B the rotation of Earth
C the revolution of Earth
D the pull of the Moon on Earths atmosphere
2 The great ocean conveyor belt is one name for a specific movement
of ocean water around the entire planet. If the warm areas of the
ocean suddenly became cool and the cool areas of the ocean suddenly
became warm, what would be the most likely effect on the great
ocean conveyor belt?
SPI 0607.8.3
F The current would speed up.
G The current would switch directions.
H The current would cause more tsunamis.

J The current would become a surface current.
3 What is a main factor responsible for the motion of deep-ocean

currents?
SPI 0607.8.3
A temperature differences
B migration of ocean life
C sea-floor vents
D wind

Standard
8 Test Name Date
4 Which cause-and-effect chain correctly shows how wind forms?

SPI 0607.8.2
F air temperature differences air pressure differences wind
G air pressure similarities air temperature differences wind
H air temperature similarities air pressure similarities wind
J air pressure differences air temperature similarities wind
5 What can you conclude about the local weather from an increasing
anemometer reading?
SPI 0607.8.4
A The weather is getting warmer.
B The humidity is increasing.
C The air pressure is rising.
D The wind is getting faster.

What can you conclude about the local weather from a rising
barometer and a falling thermometer?
SPI 0607.8.4
F Snow is likely tomorrow.
G Rainy weather is on its way.
H A cold front is entering the area.
J A low-pressure mass is entering the area.

Standard
Name Date 8 Test
7 In the afternoon, a valley receives more sunlight than the mountain

above the valley. In which direction will the wind most likely blow?
SPI 0607.8.2
A from the valley up the mountain
B down the mountain into the valley
C through the valley and around the mountain
D up the mountain and back down into the valley
8 Which of the following processes is responsible for wind?

SPI 0607.8.2
F conduction
G convection
H radiation
J rotation
9 Below is a report of last weeks high temperatures.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

92F 90F 85F 72F 70F
The front most likely moved through after which day?

SPI 0607.8.2
A Monday
B Tuesday
C Wednesday
D Friday

Standard
8 Test Name Date
10 A high-pressure system will arrive tomorrow. The weather will most

likely be
SPI 0607.8.4
F hot and dry
G cool and rainy
H cool and clear
J warm and rainy
11 San Diego, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada, are connected with an
isobar on a weather map. These two cities have the same
SPI 0607.8.4
A air pressure
B humidity
C temperatures
D wind conditions
12 Cold water in the ocean

SPI 0607.8.3

F rises to the top of the ocean
G sinks to the bottom of the ocean
H forms the middle layer of the ocean
J mixes with the warm water in the ocean
13 An island in the Northern Hemisphere near the west coast of England

has a tropical climate. What could cause this?
SPI 0607.8.1
A Deep ocean currents rising at the coast carry warm water.

B The Gulf Stream warms the area as it flows past.
C Warm air lingers from the summer season.
D Global climate change is beginning to affect northern areas.

Standard
Name Date 8 Test
14 Global ocean circulation begins with a surface current of

SPI 0607.8.3
F cooler water at the poles flowing toward the equator
G cooler water at the equator flowing toward the poles
H warmer water at the poles flowing toward the equator
J warmer water at the equator flowing toward the poles
15 What causes a sea breeze in coastal areas?

SPI 0607.8.1
A Warm air is moving off shore, pushing cooler air over the ocean upward.
B Cool air is moving toward land as air warmed by the land rises.
C Warm and cool air are mixing at the coast, causing a breeze parallel to the
coast.
D Air over land cools, blowing off shore to replace rising warm air from the
ocean.
16 During El Nio, the warm winds moving west from South America
reverse their direction. What effect does this have on ocean currents
off the west coast of South America?
SPI 0607.8.1
F Warm ocean surface waters reverse direction from west to east.

G Warm ocean surface waters continue moving west, carrying nutrients with
them.
H Cold water from the ocean bottom moves north along the coast.
J Nutrient-rich cold water rising from the ocean floor slows.
17 How do water temperature differences affect ocean currents?

SPI 0607.8.3
A Cold water sinks.

B Warm water sinks.
C Cold water is nutrient-rich.
D Warm water is nutrient-rich.

Standard
8 Test Name Date
18 Ocean currents are mostly caused by

SPI 0607.8.4
F temperature differences
G global climate change
H offshore winds
J tides
19 A weather vane, a barometer, and an anemometer are all instruments

that measure direction, pressure, and speed of
SPI 0607.8.1
A ocean currents
B El Nio
C atmospheric conditions
D an earthquake
20 How is air temperature related to the density and movement of an air

mass?
SPI 0607.8.1

F Cold air is more dense than warm air, and sinks.
G Cold air is less dense than warm air, and rises.
H Warm air has the same density as cold air; no movement occurs.
J Cold air has constantly changing density and can rise or sink.

Standard
Name Date 10 Test

answer.
1 A compressed spring has the same type of potential energy as

SPI 0607.10.1
A a stretched rubber band
B a grilled cheese sandwich
C a book on the top of a shelf
D a swing pulled back as far as possible
2 What energy transformation happens when you eat an apple?

SPI 0607.10.3
F Electrical energy turns to kinetic energy.
G Chemical energy turns to mechanical energy.
H Kinetic energy turns to mechanical energy.
J Mechanical energy turns to chemical energy.
3 Look at the diagram of a girl diving off a diving board shown below.
At the point that she is shown in the diagram, the girl has
SPI 0607.10.2
A only potential energy
B only kinetic energy
C both potential and kinetic energy
D neither potential nor kinetic energy

Standard
10 Test Name Date
4 When the girl in the diagram was standing still at the end of the
diving board, she had
SPI 0607.10.2
F only potential energy

G only kinetic energy
H both potential and kinetic energy
J neither potential nor kinetic energy
5 A car engine burning gasoline demonstrates the law of conservation of

energy because the energy stored in the gasoline is
SPI 0607.10.4
A wasted as heat
B used to make new energy
C destroyed when it is burned
D transformed into different kinds of energy
6 The energy stored in gasoline is

SPI 0607.10.1

J nuclear potential energy
7 Which of the following best demonstrates gravitational potential

energy?
SPI 0607.10.1
A a bow pulled back ready to shoot an arrow

B a book on a table
C petroleum
D the Sun

Standard
Name Date 10 Test
8 A student graphed changes in potential and kinetic energy of

a bouncing ball.
Which graph describes the ball from the moment it touches the
ground before a bounce to the moment it touches the ground after
the bounce?
SPI 0607.10.2; SPI 0607.Inq.3
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H
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Standard
10 Test Name Date
9 Look at the graph of the relationship between potential energy and

kinetic energy in a particular scenario shown below.
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Which scenario could the graph represent?

SPI 0607.10.2
A a leaf falling from a tree

B a rocket shooting into the air
C a cricket hopping from one stone to another
D a swing in motion from one high point to the other

10 Hydroelectricity is produced by the energy from flowing water. Water
flowing downstream is used to spin turbines in a generator, which in
turn is transformed into electricity. At the beginning, this process relies
on which type of energy?
SPI 0607.10.1

G electrical energy
J nuclear energy
11 When you turn on a light, not all of the electrical energy is trans-
formed into light energy. What happens to the rest of the electric
energy?
SPI 0607.10.4
A It is kept as electric energy.

B It is transformed to heat energy.
C It is applied as a resistance to friction.
D It is used up in the process of transformation.

Standard
Name Date 10 Test
12 Photosynthesis is an example of which energy transformation?

SPI 0607.10.3
F chemical energy to potential energy
G potential energy to kinetic energy
H kinetic energy to light energy
J light energy to chemical energy
13 What do chemical potential energy, elastic potential energy, and

gravitational potential energy have in common?
SPI 0607.10.1
A All can be destroyed.
B All are created by position.
C All are forms of stored energy.
D All are types of kinetic energy.
14 As the Sun heats the ground, what kind of energy transformation is

occurring?
SPI 0607.10.3
F thermal energy becoming potential energy

G potential energy becoming chemical energy
H chemical energy becoming light energy
J light energy becoming thermal energy
15 An objects potential and kinetic energy could both increase as

SPI 0607.10.2
A its mass increases

B its speed increases
C its height increases
D its temperature increases

Standard
10 Test Name Date
16 Food cooks in an electric oven because of which energy transformation?

SPI 0607.10.3
F electric energy to nuclear energy
G nuclear energy to electric energy
H electric energy to thermal energy
J light energy to electric energy
17 Which is an example of one form of kinetic energy transforming into

another form of kinetic energy?
SPI 0607.10.3
A electric energy to thermal energy

B chemical energy to electric energy
C nuclear energy to chemical energy
D sound energy to nuclear energy
18 If 50 joules of energy goes into a system and 10 joules is lost as heat

energy, what is the sum of the energy that comes out of the system?
SPI 0607.10.4

F 10 J
G 40 J
H 50 J
J 60 J
19 Which statement supports the law of conservation of energy?

SPI 0607.10.4
A Energy transformations can be observed and measured.
B Some forms of energy can be destroyed.
C Some forms of energy can be created.
D Energy transformations cannot be measured.

Standard
Name Date 10 Test
20 The new design for a hybrid car engine uses energy from electricity and
the burning of gasoline. This design uses less gasoline because part of the
time electricity powers the car. Electricity is generated from energy cap-
tured during braking and is stored in a battery until used. In the hybrid
car engine, energy transformations are occurring in what forms?
SPI 0607.10.4
F light, nuclear, chemical, thermal

G chemical, thermal, electrical, mechanical, kinetic
H mechanical, nuclear, sound, light
J kinetic, chemical, light, nuclear, thermal

Standard
Name Date 12 Test

answer.
1 What makes a material a good conductor?

SPI 0607.12.2
A The material is moderately flexible.

B The material is also a good insulator.
C The material absorbs and transfers heat poorly.
D The material absorbs and transfers heat well.
2 Which of the following is most likely to be dangerous?

SPI 0607.12.2
F taking a bath in a metal bathtub

G wearing a wool sweater on a boat
H using an umbrella in a thunderstorm
J securely installing speakers around a deck
3 Look at the diagram shown below.

If the electrons are flowing to the light through wire A, in which

direction are they flowing through wire B?
SPI 0607.12.1
A to the light
B away from the light
C to the middle of the wire
D both to and from the light

Standard
12 Test Name Date
4 Look at the diagram of a girl raising a flag shown below.
Which of the following elements of the picture is made of the most

conductive material?
SPI 0607.12.2
F the flag
G the flagpole

H the building
J the girls skin
5 A simple circuit could lead to all of the following except

SPI 0607.12.1
A chemical changes
B growth
C light
D sound
6 A light bulb lights up when

SPI 0607.12.1
F an energy source pushes electrons through the wire in the bulb

G electrons move from the light to the ground
H a wire touches the light bulbs metal base
J electrons cause the glass to react

Standard
Name Date 12 Test
7 When a kitchen appliance is off, its electrical circuit is

SPI 0607.12.1
A closed
B charged
C open
D short
8 Which of the following must be a product of electrical current?

SPI 0607.12.1
F the sound of a guitar
G the heat given off by a hair dryer
H the darkness of a closed restaurant
J the chemical change that results in rust
9 Which material is best for electrical wiring?

SPI 0607.12.2
A copper
B wood
C rubber
D plastic
10 Both a grounding wire and a lightning rod are based on the principle
that the ground is
SPI 0607.12.2
F a good conductor
G a poor conductor
H a closed circuit
J an open circuit

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 2

answer.
1 Why are most metals good conductors?

SPI 0607.12.2
A Metals are shiny.

B Metals are flexible.
C Metals have a hard, slick surface.
D Some electrons easily detach from metals.
2 Which of these is the best insulator?

SPI 0607.12.2
F copper
G rubber
H the ground
J water
3 A tightrope walker has

SPI 0607.10.1
A chemical potential energy

B elastic potential energy
C gravitational potential energy
D nuclear potential energy
4 If the tightrope walker falls, a net will catch him. As he falls,

SPI 0607.10.2
F his potential energy is converted to kinetic energy

G his potential energy is converted to gravity
H his potential energy will transfer to the net
J his potential energy doubles

Diagnostic
Test 2 Name Date
5 The net under a tightrope walker stretches when he falls into it. The
net has
SPI 0607.10.1
A chemical potential energy

B elastic potential energy
C gravitational potential energy
D nuclear potential energy
6 Which energy transformation happens as a car burns gasoline?

SPI 0607.10.3
F chemical to nuclear
G nuclear to mechanical
H chemical to mechanical
J mechanical to electrical
7 A roller coaster reaches the bottom of a hill. What percentage of its

energy is kinetic and what percentage is potential?
SPI 0607.10.2

A 100 percent kinetic energy, 0 percent potential energy
B 100 percent potential energy, 0 percent kinetic energy
C 50 percent kinetic energy, 50 percent potential energy
D 75 percent kinetic energy, 25 percent potential energy
8 Plucking the strings of an electric guitar could also be described as

converting
SPI 0607.10.2
F kinetic energy into potential energy

G light energy into mechanical energy
H mechanical energy into sound energy
J potential energy into kinetic energy

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 2
9 Some squid have the ability to glow in the dark. In other words, a
squid can change
SPI 0607.10.3
A chemical energy into light energy

B heat energy into electrical energy
C electrical energy into heat energy
D electrical energy into light energy
10 Which biome is known for very hot days with cool nights and soil that
is poor in humus but rich in minerals?
SPI 0607.2.3
F deciduous forest
G desert
H tundra
J savanna
11 Which biome is known for moderate temperatures and rich topsoil?

SPI 0607.2.3
A deciduous forest
B desert
C rain forest
D savanna
12 Why do some animals in rain forests never leave the canopy?

SPI 0607.2.4
F All their needs are met by materials found in the canopy.

G The animals have not developed a way to climb trees.
H The canopy is too thick for animals to go through it.
J Predators live in the canopy.

Diagnostic
Test 2 Name Date
13 Why do many migrating birds find summer homes in the taiga?

SPI 0607.2.4
A The hot and dry taiga summers are perfect conditions for nesting.
B Many predators of migrating birds live in the taiga and lure the birds there.
C The warm, humid taiga summers give rise to millions of insects on which the
birds feed.
D As the worlds largest biome, the taiga is the only possible summer home for
birds that migrate north.
14 An animal that feeds on the remains of dead animals that it did not
hunt or kill is a
SPI 0607.2.1
F consumer
G decomposer
H producer
J scavenger
15 Look at the diagram of a food chain below.

In this food chain, the bobcat is the
SPI 0607.2.1
A producer
B primary consumer
C scavenger
D secondary consumer

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 2
16 Why will any given ecosystem have a larger biomass of producers than
of consumers?
SPI 0607.2.2
F Producers reproduce more quickly than any other organism.

G Producers support all the other organisms in the ecosystem.
H Consumers are more likely to be affected by disease.
J Consumers are at the top of the energy pyramid.
17 Carbon returns to the soil through

SPI 0607.2.2
A photosynthesis
B decomposition of dead matter
C cellular respiration
D burning of fossil fuels
18 Look at the table of the distances to several stars shown below.
Star Distance from Earth

Betelgeuse about 1,400 light-years

Polaris about 431 light-years
Sirius about 8.6 light-years
Vega about 25 light-years
If all the stars give off the same amount of light, which star will look
the brightest from Earth?
SPI 0607.6.1
F Betelgeuse
G Polaris
H Sirius
J Vega

Diagnostic
Test 2 Name Date
19 If the light from a galaxy is shifted toward the red end of the
spectrum, the galaxy is
SPI 0607.6.1
A expanding
B shrinking
C moving toward our solar system
D moving away from our solar system
20 The Sun appears to be much brighter than any of the other stars in the
night sky. However the Sun is actually not as bright as most of them.
Why does the Sun seem so bright to us?
SPI 0607.6.2
F The Sun is larger than other stars.

G The Sun is closer to Earth than other stars.
H The Sun is farther away from Earth than other stars.
J The Sun is at a different stage in its life cycle than other stars.
21 One orbit of Earth around the Sun is equal to

SPI 0607.6.3
A one day
B one lunar cycle
C one month
D one year
22 In the amount of time it takes for the Moon to orbit around Earth,
Earth rotates
SPI 0607.6.3
F about 1 time
G about 12 times
H about 30 times
J about 365 times

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 2
23 Venus looks like a star in our night sky. However Neptune, a much
bigger planet, can only be seen with a telescope. Why is this?
SPI 0607.6.2
A Neptune is always behind the Sun.
B Neptune is much farther away than Venus.
C Neptune does not reflect as much light as Venus.
D Neptunes orbit crosses Earths orbit at a 90-degree angle.
24 Look at the diagram of two phases of the Moon shown below.
46/
Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is between Earth
and the Sun?
SPI 0607.6.4
F crescent
G full
H gibbous
J new
25 Which phase of the Moon occurs when Earth is between the Moon
and the Sun?
SPI 0607.6.4
A new
B full
C first quarter
D last quarter

Diagnostic
Test 2 Name Date
26 During which phase of the Moon do spring tides occur?

SPI 0607.6.5
F full and new

G first quarter and last quarter
H waxing and waning gibbous
J waxing and waning crescent
27 During neap tides, high tides are lower than usual, and low tides are
higher than usual. Neap tides happen during what phase of the
Moon?
SPI 0607.6.5
A full and new

B waxing and waning gibbous
C waxing and waning crescent
D first quarter and third quarter
28 During which kind of eclipse does the Moon pass through a part of
Earths shadow?

SPI 0607.6.7
F a partial lunar eclipse

G a full lunar eclipse
H a partial solar eclipse
J a full solar eclipse

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 2
29 Look at the diagram of the Sun and Earth shown below.
What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

SPI 0607.6.6
A spring
B summer
C fall
D winter
30 According to the diagram above, about how many months will pass
before it is summer again in the Northern Hemisphere?
SPI 0607.6.6
F three
G six
H nine
J twelve

Diagnostic
Test 2 Name Date
31 Look at the diagram of an eclipse shown below.
Light
from
Sun
Moon
In which kind of eclipse does the new moon pass directly between the
Sun and the observer on Earth?
SPI 0607.6.7
A a partial lunar eclipse

B a total lunar eclipse
C a partial solar eclipse
D a total solar eclipse
32 The uneven heating of Earth causes

SPI 0607.8.2
F volcanic eruptions

G climate changes
H melting icecaps
J wind
33 What is one factor that determines the direction of wind?

SPI 0607.8.2
A the phases of the Moon, which increase the gravitational pull on the
atmosphere
B the location of land masses and bodies of water, which heat and cool at
different rates
C the movement of clouds, which push the wind in the direction they are going
D the movement of plates due to earthquakes, which affect convection
34 Temperature differences cause ocean currents because

SPI 0607.8.3
F cool water is more dense and sinks

G cool water is less dense and rises
H warm water flows more easily than cool water
J cool water flows more easily than warm water

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 2
35 Warm water in the ocean

SPI 0607.8.3
A rises and flows along the oceans surface

B sinks and flows along the ocean floor
C forms the middle layer of the ocean
D mixes with cool water
36 When a light switch is on, the electrical circuit is

SPI 0607.12.1
F charged
G closed
H open
J short
37 Inside a battery an electrical current causes

SPI 0607.12.1
A alternating currents
B chemical reactions
C growth
D ocean currents
38 You shine a flashlight on the flame of a candle and see a shadow

above the shadow of the flame on a nearby wall. What is causing the
shadow?
SPI 0607.8.1
F the flickering flame
G a chemical reaction
H convection currents
J heat conduction
39 A rising barometer means that the

SPI 0607.8.4
A air pressure is rising
B temperature is rising
C humidity is increasing
D wind speed is increasing

Diagnostic
Test 2 Name Date
40 If a low-pressure air mass is moving through your town tonight, what

kind of weather should you expect tomorrow?
SPI 0607.8.4
F cool and clear

G rainy and warm
H warm and calm
J cloudy and windy
41 You notice a feather suspended in the air above a space heater in your
home, but the space heater does not blow air. What is happening?
SPI 0607.8.1
A The feather is held by the upward movement of hot air.

B The feather is held by the upward movement of cold air.
C The feather is held by gases being released by the heater.
D The feather is held between currents of warm and cool air.
42 Which possibility is an unintended consequence of biofuels?

SPI 0607.T/E.4

F reduction of pollution
G reduction of crops for food
H reduction of the price of fuel
J reduction of our reliance on fossil fuels
43 Which of these is an adaptive bioengineered product?

SPI 0607.T/E.4
A a genetically modified vegetable

B an insecticide that is sprayed on a vegetable
C a hormone that is sprayed on a vegetable to increase its growth
D an irrigation system that allows vegetables to grow in naturally dry areas

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 2
44 Look at the table of organism classification shown below.
Organism Classification
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1MBOLUPO QSPEVDFS
(SBZXIBMF TFDPOEBSZDPOTVNFS
Which food chain represents the data in the table?

SPI 0607.2.1; SPI 0607.Inq.3
F plankton krill whale orca
G orca whale krill plankton
H krill whale plankton orca
J orca krill plankton whale


Diagnostic
Test 2 Name Date
45 What tool should you use to conduct an experiment that involves

measuring humidity?
SPI 0607.Inq.2
A hygrometer
B barometer
C spring scale
D thermometer
46 Look at the graph of the deer population in a certain area from 1970
to 2005 shown below.
8
7
6
Deer Population
(hundreds)
5
4
3
2
1

0
1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005
Year
What is the most likely effect of the events that these data represent?
SPI 0607.Inq.4
F The population of other primary consumers in the area increases because they
benefit from the same environmental factors that support the deer.
G The population of secondary consumers in the area decreases because they
suffer from a disease that does not affect deer.
H The population of tertiary consumers in the area decreases because the deer
are eating all of their food.
J The population of producers in the area decreases because more deer are
eating them.
47 You design an experiment to determine whether plants growth

remains the same under different colors of light. You use three plants
of the same kind and put each one under a lamp with a different color
bulb. What is your independent variable?
SPI 0607.T/E.1
A the amount of water given the plants
B the color of light that shines on the plants
C the kind of soil in which the plants are growing
D the height of each plant
Diagnostic
Name Date Test 2
48 One lunar cycle equals

SPI 0607.6.3
F one day
G one week
H one month
J one year
49 What are the relative positions of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth during
a lunar eclipse?
SPI 0607.6.7
A The Moon is between the Sun and Earth.

B Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
C Earth, the Sun, and the Moon are at a 45-degree angle.
D Earth, the Sun, and the Moon are at a 90-degree angle.
50 Which biome is known for permafrost?

SPI 0607.2.3
F desert
G rain forest
H taiga
J tundra
51 During which phase of the Moon are high tides at their highest and
low tides at their lowest?
SPI 0607.6.5
A new
B waxing gibbous
C waning crescent
D first quarter

Diagnostic
Test 2 Name Date
52 Gasoline has
SPI 0607.10.1
J nuclear potential energy
53 A fire demonstrates the law of conservation of energy because the

chemical potential energy of the wood is
SPI 0607.10.4
A wasted as heat and light
B used to make new energy
C destroyed when it is burned
D transformed into heat and light energy
54 When a roller coaster drops from the top of a hill, not all of its poten-
tial energy is converted to kinetic energy. What happens to the rest of
the potential energy?

SPI 0607.10.4
F It is kept as electric energy.

G It is transformed to heat energy.
H It is transformed into light energy.
J It is used up in the process of transformation.
55 Which of the following is the best conductor of electricity?

SPI 0607.12.2
A the ground
B pure water
C plastic
D wool

Diagnostic
Name Date Test 2
56 Look at the diagram of the water cycle shown below.
Which part of the cycle slows in humid weather?

SPI 0607.2.2
F condensation
G evaporation
H precipitation
J runoff
57 Why do many plants in the rain forest have large leaves?

SPI 0607.2.4
A to soak up the humidity

B to capture the limited sunlight in the dense forest
C to provide homes for small animals and insects
D to give shade to animals that live on the forest floor
58 A new material is being developed for solar panels. The new material
will collect the Suns energy more efficiently. A prototype solar panel
has been built. Which of the following is the most important part of
the procedure for testing the new material?
SPI. 0607.T/E.1
F Run tests on cloudy days.

G Record the data in a circle graph.
H Produce panels of different shapes.
J Test a standard solar panel at the same time.

Diagnostic
Test 2 Name Date
59 Look at the table of data collected in an experiment to find out how

mass affects the period of a pendulum shown below.
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"OHMFPGESPQ 1FSJPE
OVNCFS TUSJOH UPTUSJOH
JODIFT EFHSFFT H TFDPOET
What is wrong with this experimental design?

SPI 0607.Inq.5
A Only three trials were run.

B No controlled variables were used.
C The length of the string was too long.
D A greater range of weight should have been tested.
60 Which of these steps is most important to complete before you build a

model?

SPI 0607.T/E.2
F Test.
G Retest.
H Evaluate results.
J Decide what the model is going to accomplish.

Answer
Name Date Sheet
1 A B C D 21 A B C D 41 A B C D
2 F G H J 22 F G H J 42 F G H J
3 A B C D 23 A B C D 43 A B C D
4 F G H J 24 F G H J 44 F G H J
5 A B C D 25 A B C D 45 A B C D
6 F G H J 26 F G H J 46 F G H J
7 A B C D 27 A B C D 47 A B C D
8 F G H J 28 F G H J 48 F G H J
9 A B C D 29 A B C D 49 A B C D
10 F G H J 30 F G H J 50 F G H J
11 A B C D 31 A B C D 51 A B C D
12 F G H J 32 F G H J 52 F G H J
13 A B C D 33 A B C D 53 A B C D
14 F G H J 34 F G H J 54 F G H J
15 A B C D 35 A B C D 55 A B C D
16 F G H J 36 F G H J 56 F G H J
17 A B C D 37 A B C D 57 A B C D
18 F G H J 38 F G H J 58 F G H J
19 A B C D 39 A B C D 59 A B C D
20 F G H J 40 F G H J 60 F G H J

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Contents

Lesson Correlations for Tennessee State Performance Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . v

Interventions for Tennessee State Performance Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Grade 6 Contents iii

About This Book

Copyright Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

How to Administer the Practice Tests

State Performance Indicator Lessons

SPI 0607.Inq.1 Design a simple experimental procedure with Chapter 2, Lesson 1

SPI 0607.Inq.2 Select tools and procedures needed to Chapter 4, Lesson 1

SPI 0607.Inq.4 Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause Chapter 2, Lesson 4

SPI 0607.Inq.5 Identify a faulty interpretation of data that

test the design features of a prototype. Chapter 3, Lesson 2

SPI 0607.T/E.2 Evaluate a protocol to determine if the Chapter 3, Lesson 1

SPI 0607.T/E.3 Distinguish between the intended benefits Chapter 3, Lesson 3

SPI 0607.T/E.4 Differentiate between adaptive and assistive Chapter 2, Lesson 1

SPI 0607.2.1 Classify organisms as producers, consumers, Chapter 2, Lesson 2

SPI 0607.2.4 Identify the environmental conditions and Chapter 1, Lesson 3

SPI 0607.8.3 Describe how temperature differences in the Chapter 5, Lesson 1

SPI 0607.8.4 Interpret meteorological data to make Chapter 5, Lesson 2

Copyright Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

SPI 0607.10.1 Distinguish among gravitational potential Chapter 6, Lesson 2

SPI 0607.10.2 Interpret the relationship between potential Chapter 6, Lesson 1

SPI 0607.10.4 Explain the Law of Conservation of Energy Chapter 6, Lesson 3

State Performance Indicator Intervention Resources

SPI 0607.T/E.2 Evaluate a protocol to determine if the Visual Literacy p. 59

SPI 0607.T/E.4 Differentiate between adaptive and assistive Visual Literacy p. 60

SPI 0607.6.7 Explain the difference between a solar and a lunar

SPI 0607.8.1 Analyze data to identify events associated with heat

SPI 0607.8.2 Recognize the connection between the suns energy

SPI 0607.8.3 Describe how temperature differences in the ocean

Copyright Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

SPI 0607.8.4 Interpret meteorological data to make predictions

SPI 0607.10.1 Distinguish among gravitational potential energy,

SPI 0607.10.2 Interpret the relationship between potential and

SPI 0607.10.3 Recognize that energy can be transformed from one

SPI 0607.10.4 Explain the Law of Conservation of Energy using

Directions: On your answer sheet, fill in the correct

1 Which is the correct order in which energy is transferred through an

A primary consumer, secondary consumer, producer

Grade 6 Tennessee Test Preparation 1

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A The mice developed a way to avoid the hawks.

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A a biotic element found in a desert

2 Tennessee Test Preparation Grade 6

8 In order to adapt to their environment, animals that live in the

9 A scientist observes the sunlight coming through pine trees and

A the sunlight and the water

10 Look at the diagram of a food web shown below.

In this food web, the hawk is the

Grade 6 Tennessee Test Preparation 3

A Venus is closer to Earth.

F we would not be able to see the Moon

13 During a lunar eclipse, the Moon is

A between Earth and the Sun

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4 Tennessee Test Preparation Grade 6

14 Look at the diagram of a solar eclipse shown below.

In the diagram, A indicates the shadow of

15 In the diagram above, B indicates the

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