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FCAT Science
Sample
Test Book
SAMPLE
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Calculator Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
A calculator is provided for you to use during the test. This section provides helpful hints for using a calculator on the test.
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Science test questions with this symbol require that you fill in a grid in your answer book. There may be more than one correct way to fill in a response grid. This section shows you different ways the response grid may be completed.
answer boxes
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number bubbles
Directions
1. 2. Work the problem and find an answer. Write your answer in the answer boxes at the top of the grid. Print your answer with the first digit in the left answer box, OR with the last digit in the right answer box. Print only one digit or symbol in each answer box. Do NOT leave a blank answer box in the middle of an answer. Be sure to write a decimal point or fraction bar in the answer box if it is a part of the answer.
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3.
Fill in a bubble under each box in which you wrote your answer. Fill in one and ONLY one bubble for each answer box. Do NOT fill in a bubble under an unused answer box. Fill in each bubble by making a solid black mark that completely fills the circle. You MUST fill in the bubbles accurately to receive credit for your answer.
Examples
Whole Number
60 + 10 =
70
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70
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OR
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Decimal
6 Show the decimal equivalent of 5 100 .
5 . 06
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5 . 06
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OR
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Fraction
NOTE: You may NOT write a mixed number such as 13 1 in the answer grid. If your answer is a 4 mixed number, you must convert the answer to an improper fraction, such as decimal number, such as 13.25. If you tried to fill in 13 1 , it would be read as 4 would be counted wrong.
53 , or 4 131 and 4
to a
INCORRECT
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3 4
1 2
1 31/ 4
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
CORRECT
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3 4
1 2
5 3/4
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 3. 2 5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OR
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Decimal or Fraction
Many answers may be shown as either a decimal or a fraction.
. 6 25
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
. 62 5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
5 5/88
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
5 /8
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OR
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OR
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OR
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Ranges
A correct answer within a range of values may be represented in various ways. For example, for the inequality 18.8 < n < 19.2
1 8 . 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 9 . 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OR
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OR
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OR
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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FCAT Science
Sample
Test
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FCAT Question Symbols
This symbol appears next to questions that require short written answers. Use about 5 minutes to answer each of these questions. A complete and correct answer to each of these questions is worth 2 points. A partially correct answer is worth 1 point. This symbol appears next to questions that require longer written answers. Use about 10 to 15 minutes to answer these questions. A complete and correct answer to each of these questions is worth 4 points. A partially correct answer is worth 1, 2, or 3 points. This symbol appears next to questions that require you to fill in your answer on a grid. There may be more than one correct way to fill in a response grid. You MUST fill in the bubbles accurately to receive credit for your answer. A correct answer to each of these questions is worth 1 point.
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Grade
Equations
Acceleration (a) = change in velocity (m/s) time taken for this change (s) distance time mass (g) Volume (cm3) Work out (J) 100 Work in (J)
a = vf v i tf ti
%e =
number of events (waves) time (s) mass (kg) velocity (m/s) velocity (m/s) frequency (Hz) Force (N) distance (m)
n of events t
Momentum ()
mv
Wavelength ()
v f
Work (W)
Fd
Units of Measure
cm = centimeter g = gram Hz = hertz J = joule (newton-meter) kg = kilogram m = meter N = newton s = second
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Period
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= 12.0000)
Atomic number
Silicon 28.086
Group
1 1A
18 8A
2
Si
Symbol Name Atomic Mass
1 13 3A
5 6
H
14 4A
Hydrogen 1.008
2A
15 5A
7
16 6A
8
17 7A
9
Helium 4.003
He N O F
10
2
Boron 10.81
Lithium 6.941
Li
13
Beryllium 9.012
Be
4 4B
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Transition Metals 8 10
Carbon 12.011
Nitrogen 14.007
Oxygen 15.999
Fluorine 18.998
Ne
Neon 20.180
11
12
14
15
16
17
18
Sodium 22.990
Na Ti
Vanadium 50.942 Chromium 51.996 Manganese 54.938 Iron 55.847 Cobalt 58.933 Nickel 58.693 Copper 63.546
Magnesium 24.305
Mg V
42 43 44 45 46 47
3 3B
5 5B
6 6B
7 7B
9 8B
11 1B
12 2B
Aluminum 26.982
Al
Silicon 28.086
Si
31
Phosphorus 30.974
P
32
Sulfur 32.06
S
33
Chlorine 35.453
Cl
34
Argon 39.948
Ar
35
19
20
21
36
4
Titanium 47.88
Potassium 39.098
K
40 41
Calcium 40.078
Ca Zr
Niobium 92.906 Molybdenum 95.94 Technetium 98 Ruthenium 101.07 Rhodium 102.906 Palladium 106.42
Scandium 44.956
Sc Nb
74 75 76 77 78
Cr Tc Os
Iridium 192.22
Mn Ru Ir Pt Rh Pd Ag
Fe
Co
Ni
Cu
Zn
Zinc 65.39
Gallium 69.723
Ga
48
Germanium 72.61
Ge
49
Arsenic 74.922
As
50
Selenium 78.96
Se
51
Bromine 79.904
Br
52
Krypton 83.80
Kr
53
37
38
39
54
5
72 73
Rubidium 85.468
Rb Hf
Tantalum 180.948 Tungsten 183.85 Rhenium 186.207 Osmium 190.2
Strontium 87.62
Sr Ta
106 107 108 109
Yttrium 88.906
Y W Bh
Hassium (265)
Mo Re Hs Mt
Silver 107.868
Cadmium 112.411
Cd
79
Indium 114.82
In
80
Tin 118.710
Sn
81
Antimony 121.757
Sb
82
Tellurium 127.60
Te
83
Iodine 126.905
I
84
Xe
Xenon 131.29
55
56
57
85
86
6
Hafnium 178.49
Cesium 132.905
Cs
104 105
Barium 137.327
Ba Rf
Dubnium (262) Seaborgium (263) Bohrium (264)
Lanthanum 138.905
La Db Sg
Platinum 195.08
Gold 196.967
Au
Mercury 200.59
Hg
Thallium 204.383
Tl
Pb
Lead 207.2
Bismuth 208.980
Bi
Polonium 208.982
Po
Astatine 210
At
Metals
Rn
Radon 222
87
88
89
7
Rutherfordium (261)
Francium 223
Fr
Inner Transition Metals
Lanthanide series
58 59 60 61
Radium 226.025
Ra
Actinium 227.028
Ac
Nonmetals
Meitnerium (268)
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
Cerium 140.12
Ce
91
Pr
Nd
Promethium 144.913
Pm
92
Samarium 150.36
Sm
93
Europium 151.96
Eu
94
Gadolinium 157.25
Gd
95
Terbium 158.925
Tb
96
Dysprosium 162.50
Dy
97
Holmium 164.930
Ho
98
Erbium 167.26
Er
99
Thulium 168.934
Tm
100
Ytterbium 173.04
Yb
101
Lutetium 174.967
Lu
102
90
103
Thorium 232.038
Th
Protactinium 231.036
Pa
Uranium 238.029
Neptunium 237.048
Np
Plutonium 244.064
Pu
Americium 243.061
Am
Cm
Curium 247.070
Berkelium 247.070
Bk
Californium 251.080
Cf
Einsteinium 252.083
Es
Fermium 257.095
Fm
Mendelevium 258.099
Md
Nobelium 259.101
No
Lawrencium 260.105
Lr
Actinide series
SAMPLE
FCAT Science Sample Test Book
1
Mr. Molinas class studied the mass and volume of three liquids. Mass (grams) 10.8 23.0 30.3 Volume (cm3) 10.0 25.0 30.0
What is the difference in density between the least and the greatest density of the liquids listed in the table? A. B. C. D. 0.09 g/cm3 0.10 g/cm3 0.16 g/cm3 1.08 g/cm3
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When electric power is carried over long distances through power lines, the electrical energy decreases as the distance increases. This energy decrease occurs because the current encounters resistance in the wires.
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Pebble
A ripple tank is a shallow container of water used to demonstrate the properties of a wave. Giselle tossed a pebble into the tank and counted the wave crests as they passed by a certain point. She counted 6 waves in 30 seconds.
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Lisa is seated at the front of a train. The train is traveling northbound at a steady speed of 40.2 kilometers/hour (km/hr). While the train is in motion, Lisa gets up from her seat and walks toward the back of the train at a steady rate of 2.4 km/hr.
Train
What is Lisas actual rate of speed, relative to the ground, in km/hr in a northbound direction at the time that she is walking toward the back of the train?
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an increase in nests in the lawn area a need to pull more weeds from the lawn area a need to fertilize the lawn area with plant nutrients an increase in the number of rodents in the lawn area
A homeowner accidentally used a chemical treatment that eliminated the bacteria in the lawn. What would be the long term effect of such an action? A. B. C. D.
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On flat open farmland, farmers often plant a row of trees as a method of soil conservation. Which statement best explains how a row of trees can help conserve soil? F. G. H. I. The trees provide shade, so the soil does not dry out. The tree branches protect the soil from the force of acid rain. The trees act as a windbreak, reducing soil erosion caused by blowing wind. The trees attract animals whose wastes add fertilizer to help prevent soil erosion.
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A small satellite orbits Pluto. Eight satellites orbit Neptune, the closest planet to Pluto. Pluto is much smaller than Neptune. Why isnt Pluto a satellite of Neptune? A. B. C. D. The Suns gravity is the primary influence on Pluto. Neptune is not large enough to capture Pluto as a satellite. Neptunes gravitational pull is neutralized by its eight satellites. Plutos satellites gravitational pull keeps Pluto away from other planets.
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The excretory system in the human body has several components. Some of them are identified in the diagram below.
Kidneys Ureters
Urinary Bladder
What is the relationship between the kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder? F. G. H. I. They work together to transport blood. They work independently with specialized functions. They work together to maintain the chemical balance of blood. They work as storage organs for fluids to prevent dehydration.
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In one species of guinea pig, the gene for black fur is dominant while the gene for brown fur is recessive. A male guinea pig with black fur and a female guinea pig with black fur produce a female offspring with brown fur. Which most likely describes the genes of the parent guinea pigs? A. Both parent guinea pigs carry the recessive gene. B. The male parent guinea pig carries the recessive gene, but the female parent does not.
C. The female parent guinea pig carries the recessive gene, but the male parent does not. D. Neither parent guinea pig carries the recessive gene; the brown fur was a spontaneous mutation.
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Soil organisms, such as fungi, worms, and bacteria, are all biotic parts of the woodland ecosystem. What is the role of these organisms in the woodland ecosystem? F. to provide nitrogen for the animals
G. to obtain dissolved oxygen from moisture H. to break down the remains of other living things I. to store chlorophyll for the photosynthesis process
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Earths stratosphere contains ozone. The ozone layer protects Earth from ultraviolet radiation. If the ozone layer is damaged, how will Earth be most affected? A. The ultraviolet radiation may result in damage to living organisms. B. The ultraviolet radiation may cause air conditioning systems to overheat. C. The ultraviolet radiation may rapidly increase the water temperature of the Pacific Ocean. D. The ultraviolet radiation may permanently destroy some satellite communication systems.
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SAMPLE
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When speaking about his accomplishments and contributions to the progress of science, Isaac Newton said, If I have been able to see further, it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants. How does this statement apply to his scientific accomplishments? F. His new theories were an outgrowth of Einsteins general theory of relativity.
G. He invented the telescope to see further into the universe than had others before him. H. His law of universal gravitation was very much like the Ptolemaic system of epicycles. I. His new theories increased scientific knowledge by looking at old observations in a new way.
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A microbiologist working at a pharmaceutical company is conducting a research project on a new medicine used to treat the common cold. Why is it important for the scientist to keep accurate notes about the research? A. Accurate notes are required to get the predicted results of the test. B. Accurate notes will help other scientists replicate and validate the results. C. Accurate notes are necessary for experiments conducted on human subjects. D. Accurate notes will help to ensure that no one uses the same experimental methods.
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SAMPLE
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AVERAGE PLANT MASS
Mass in Grams (g)
16
An equal amount of potting soil was placed in three identical pots. Twenty petunia seeds were used. Three seeds were planted in Pot A, seven seeds in Pot B, and ten seeds in Pot C. The pots were all placed on the same table, and after they grew to a height of about 10 centimeters (cm), the plants from each pot were cut off at soil level, dried overnight, and weighed. The chart below shows the average plant mass from each pot.
50 g 40 g 30 g 20 g 10 g A B Pots C
What is the variable in this investigation? F. G. H. I. the soil the temperature the mass of each plant the space available for each seed
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STOP
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Until time is called, go back and check your work or answer questions you did not complete. When you have finished, close your Sample Test Book and Sample Answer Book.
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Answer all the questions that appear in the Sample Test in this Sample Answer Book. Answer multiple-choice questions by filling in the bubble for the answer you select. Answer griddedresponse questions by filling in the correct bubbles. Write your answers to Read, Inquire, Explain questions on the lines provided. To remove your Sample Answer Book, carefully tear along the dotted line.
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In 1920, the Florida Power Corporation built the Jackson Bluff Dam to serve as a hydroelectric power plant. The picture below shows a hydroelectric power plant changing energy from one form to another. Part A Look at the diagram of the hydroelectric power plant below. Fill in the boxes with one of the energy terms given below that is most closely associated with the location indicated in the diagram. Each term can be used only once. electrical kinetic mechanical potential
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Part B Describe how electricity is produced in this hydroelectric power plant. Be sure to include references to the power lines the reservoir the spillway the turbine
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6 A B C D
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READ INQUIRE EXPLAIN
If you look up on a clear night when the Moon is full, you will see dark spots, circles, and white patches on the Moons surface. Observe the Moon on clear nights for one continuous month and you will see the same side of the Moon from any location. Explain why you always observe the same side of the Moon while the Moon is revolving in its orbit about Earth. Be sure to include information about the rotations of the Moon and Earth.
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11 A B C D 14 F G H I
10 F G H I
13 A B C D
15 A B C D
16 F G H I
STOP
This is the end of the Science Sample Test.
Until time is called, go back and check your work or answer questions you did not complete. When you have finished, close your Sample Test Book and Sample Answer Book.
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