Spring 2013 North Carolina Grade 6 Science—Form A Measures .

SEDSpring 2013North CarolinaMeasures of Student Learning:NC’s Common ExamsRELEAGrade 6 Science—Form APublic Schools of North CarolinaState Board of EducationDepartment of Public InstructionRaleigh, North Carolina 27699-6314Copyright ã 2013 by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. All rights reserved.Student BookletReleased Form

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORMThey transmit energy.BThey carry matter.CThey travel in space.DThey can be seen.DWhat is the relationship between eyesight and light?Light shines on all objects, allowing people to see them.BLight shines through all objects, allowing people to see them.CLight enters the eye before striking an object, allowing people to see theobject.DLight reflects off an object and then enters the eye, allowing people to seethe object.SEAEA3AWhich best explains the relationship between the electromagnetic spectrum andsight?EL2How are earthquakes, sound, and light waves alike?AVisible light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seenwith the eye.BUltraviolet light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seenwith the eye.CVisible light and infrared light are the parts of the electromagnetic spectrumthat can be seen with the eye.DUltraviolet light and infrared light are the parts of the electromagneticspectrum that can be seen with the eye.R11Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORMWhich best explains the relationship between the speed of sound and the mediumthrough which it passes?ASound travels faster in solids because of the increased distance betweensolid particles.BSound travels faster in air because of the decreased distance between airparticles.CSound travels slower in air because of the increased distance between airparticles.DSound travels slower in solids because of the decreased distance betweensolid particles.It prevents the guitar from using air particles to transfer the sound.BIt changes the number of strings on the guitar.CIt changes the vibrations made by the guitar.DIt prevents the guitar from making sounds.EAAEL6Josephine adds thicker strings to her guitar. What does that do?Which is composed of matter?R5SED4AelectricityBan atomClightDheat2Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORM7The diagram below shows two pure iron magnets.NSNMagnet 1SMagnet 2Which is true about these two magnets?9BThey contain the same types of atoms but different elements.CThey contain the same types of atoms and elements.DThey contain different types of atoms and elements.SEDThey contain different types of atoms but the same elements.EAHow are the atoms in an object affected when the temperature of the objectincreases?They join together.BThey vibrate faster.CThey vibrate slower.DThey split apart.ELAR8AIn which situation would the atoms in an object begin to move closer togetherduring a phase change?AHeat is removed as a gas turns into a liquid.BHeat is removed as a liquid turns into a gas.CHeat is added as a solid turns into a gas.DHeat is added as a liquid turns into a solid.3Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORM10Sarah has 100 g of each element listed in the chart below, which also provides themelting point for each element.Melting Point for ElementsMelting Pointcopper1,084 Cgold1,064 Clead327 Csilver961 CDElementWhat would happen if she melted only 50 g of each element?BThe melting point for each element would decrease by half because the masswas changed.CThe melting process would occur more quickly, but the melting points wouldremain the same.DThe melting process would occur more quickly, but the melting points wouldbe decreased by half.ELEASEThe melting point for each element would double because the mass waschanged.How does 250 mL of water compare to 500 mL of water?R11AAThey have the same melting point but different boiling points.BThey have the same boiling point but different melting points.CThey have the same volume but different densities.DThey have the same density but different volumes.4Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORMDuring the day, the sand at the beach is very warm; while at night, it is cooler.Why does this occur?AThe sand reflects the sun’s energy during the day, causing it to becomewarmer.BThe sand absorbs the sun’s energy during the day, causing it to becomewarmer.CThe sand scatters the sun’s energy during the day, causing it to becomewarmer.DThe sand refracts the sun’s energy during the day, causing it to becomewarmer.Rubber is a poor conductor of heat but a good conductor of electricity.BRubber is a good conductor of heat but a poor conductor of electricity.CRubber is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.DRubber is a good conductor of heat and electricity.EAAEL14A worker for an electrical company is preparing to fix a power line. Why would heput on rubber gloves before working with any power lines?Why are some coffee cups composed of ceramic material?R13SED12ACeramic materials are conductors that limit heat transfer.BCeramic materials are insulators that limit heat transfer.CCeramic materials are conductors that aid heat transfer.DCeramic materials are insulators that aid heat transfer.5Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORMbecause of the distance between Earth and the sunBbecause of the speed of Earth as it rotates on its axisCbecause of the amount of light blocked by the moon on its axisDbecause of the tilt of Earth on its axis as it moves around the sunDWhich best explains why the moon has phases?The moon’s position changes in relation to the sun and Earth.BThe sun’s position changes in relation to the moon and Earth.CThe Earth casts a shadow on the moon as it rotates.DThe moon rotates along its axis.SEAEA17AWhich factor makes Earth different from all the other planets in the solar system inits ability to support life?EL16Why does Earth have different seasons?AThe Earth is exposed to rays from the sun.BThe Earth has only one moon that orbits around it.CThe Earth rotates in an elliptical orbit around the sun.DThe Earth has a breathable atmosphere.R156Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORMweather and climate patterns that occur on EarthBexistence of the sun and the moon in the solar systemChow to use coal and natural gas as energy resourcesDlocation of plates found upon Earth’s surfaceDWhich best summarizes the composition of Earth’s core?It contains a solid outer region surrounding a liquid iron core.BIt contains a liquid outer region surrounding a solid iron core.CIt contains a semi-liquid rock outer region surrounding a liquid core.DIt contains a basalt, semi-liquid outer region surrounding a solid core.SEAEA20AWhich best describes Earth’s crust?AIt is stationary and unable to move.BIt is thicker than the mantle and the core.CIt is located between the outer and the inner core.DIt is composed of continental and oceanic plates.EL19Which represents information that is gained as a result of space exploration?R187Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORMgravitational pull between Earth and the moonBconvection occurring beneath the Earth’s crustCenergy produced by earthquakes within the EarthDrotation of liquid rock found within the coreDWhich most likely occurs when two continental plates are pushed into oneanother?The plates will stop moving.BThe plates will form a trench.CThe plates will form a mountain.DThe plates will break into pieces.SEAEA23AWhich environment would produce soil at a faster rate?EL22Which causes the movement of tectonic plates?Aan environment located in warm, wet regionsBan environment that consists of many slopesCan environment without any vegetationDan environment with high rates of erosionR218Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORMBthe types and amounts of sugars found in the soilCthe color of the container for the soil and the plantDthe shape and color of the seeds planted in the soilDthe soil texture and the amount of water it can holdHow does the anther help with reproduction of a flowering plant?It develops into a fruit after fertilization occurs.BIt moves pollen to the roots of the plant.CIt grows the seeds for the plant.DIt produces and stores pollen.SEAEA26AWhich best summarizes the order of energy flow in a food chain?EL25A class is conducting an experiment on how different types of soil can affect thegrowth of a plant. Which are the main factors the class should consider whendesigning the experiment?Asun to decomposers to producers to consumersBsun to consumers to decomposers to producersCsun to producers to consumers to decomposersDsun to producers to decomposers to consumersR249Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORMAIt is adjusting to changes in the temperature.BIt is growing away from the light source.CIt is adjusting to changes in the soil.DIt is growing toward the light source.DWhy do seeds go through a period of dormancy?It allows time for the right conditions to occur before the seed germinates.BIt allows time for dry soil to accumulate before the seed germinates.CIt allows time for sunlight to appear before the seed germinates.DIt allows time for pollination to occur before the seed germinates.EASEAEL28A plant begins to bend when a tall building is built near it. Why does this occur?R2710Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORM29Scientists were completing a six-week study of the number of salmon living in alocal stream. During the study, the stream was contaminated with a toxic waste.The chart below shows the weekly number of salmon living in the stream.Weekly Salmon NumberThe salmon population began to increase after week two.BThe contamination of toxic waste occurred after week two.CThe contamination of toxic waste occurred before week two.DThe salmon population decreased from the first week to week two.ELEAAHow could acid rain affect the trees living in a forest?AIt could strengthen the leaves of the trees in the forest.BIt could alter the soil quality, adding toxins that harm the trees.CIt could remove chemicals in the soil that harm the trees in the forest.DIt could change the soil quality, providing nutrients to the trees.R30SEWhich best summarizes the situation?DWeek Salmon Numbers188296374440527627This is the end of the multiple-choice portion of the test.11Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORMThe questions you read next will require you to answer in writing.1. Write your answers on separate paper.2. Be sure to write your name on each page.3How is heat energy transferred by conduction? Provide an example of how heat is transferred by conduction.SED Farming uses the land and soil to grow crops.How can farmers maintain good, healthy soil? Why is it important that farmers practice good stewardship of theirland?EA EL2Energy can be transferred from one object to another.Leaves perform many tasks and are important to the survival of plants. R1How is transpiration controlled in the leaves of a plant?Explain why transpiration is important to the survival of the plant.12Go to the next page.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE — RELEASED FORMThis is the end of the Grade 6 Science test.1. Look back over your answers.2. Put all of your papers inside your test book and close the test book.RELEASED3. Stay quietly in your seat until your teacher tells you that testing isfinished.13