Name:__________________________ p.____________________Date:________________________________
MSP Content Multiple Choice Test #1
1. Sharon noticed that Seed E in Trial 2 sprouted differently
than Seed E in Trial 1. Which of the following actions should
Sharon take regarding this difference in her data?
A. Report all the results of the investigation
B. Ignore Trial 2 because Trial 1 was correct.
C. Change Trial 2 results to match Trial 1.
D. Look up the answer on the Internet.
2. As bean plants grow, matter is added to their structure.
Which of the following factors provides energy for this growth
process?
A. Sugar
B. Oxygen
C. Sunlight
D. Nitrogen
3. Which statement describes why bean plants are classified
as producers?
A. Bean plants produce their own food using sunlight.
B. Bean plants produce carbon dioxide using sugar.
C. Bean plants produce food for humans.
D. Bean plants produce seeds.
4. Raccoons eat acorns to obtain energy. What form of energy
is stored in the acorns?
A. Light
B. Kinetic
C. Electrical
D. Chemical
5. As a bean plant develops, which part of the plant captures
the energy needed for growth?
A. The seed
B. The roots
C. The leaves
D. The flowers
6. Which human body system serves the same function as the
stem of a bean plant?
A. Reproductive
B. Circulatory
C. Immune
D. Nervous
7. Which force caused the clean water to drop into the metal
cup?
A. Electric
B. Magnetic
C. Frictional
D. Gravitational
8. If Darcie uses filter paper to filter the muddy water, which
of the following parts of the muddy water will remain in the
water once the water has been filtered?
A. Sand
B. Leaves
C. Insects
D. Bacteria
9. Which of the following statements explains why Darcie and
Matt should be more concerned about running out of water
than running out of food?
A. The human body is able to obtain more nutrients from
water than from food.
B. The human body is able to survive longer without food
than without water.
C. The human body is made up of very little water.
D. The human body is made up of very little liquid.
10. Which energy transformation occurs between the Sun
and the muddy water?
A. Light energy from the Sun becomes heat energy in the
muddy water.
B. Heat energy from the Sun becomes chemical energy in
the muddy water.
C. Electrical energy from the Sun becomes light energy in
the muddy water.
D. Chemical energy from the Sun becomes kinetic energy
of the muddy water.
11. Which of the following is evidence that only a physical
change occurs in the Water Cleaner System?
A. The mass of the muddy water in the bowl increased.
B. Water molecules are present in both muddy water and
clean water.
C. The clean water is a different temperature from the
muddy water.
D. The drops of clean water in the metal cup are a new
substance.
12. Which of the following describes the mass of Darcie’s
backpack as she hikes up the mountain?
A. The mass increases because the force of gravity
becomes greater.
B. The mass changes after Darcie reaches 5000 feet above
sea level.
C. The mass is the same at all locations on the mountain.
D. The mass decreases because there is less air pressure.
13. The seeds of a blackberry are inside the berry. How could
this adaptation increase the survival of blackberry plants?
A. The seeds are spread to new locations by animals that
eat the berry.
B. The berry protects the seeds from cold temperatures in
the winter.
C. The seeds get energy to germinate from the berry.
D. The berry protects the seeds from predators.
14. Why did Saya and James repeat their investigation three
times?
A. To fill in the data table
B. To support the hypothesis
C. To be sure the data is reliable
D. To make the results identical
15. What form of energy is stored in the battery because of
being charged?
A. Light energy
B. Kinetic energy
C. Potential energy
D. Chemical energy
Name:__________________________ p.____________________Date:________________________________
16. Why did the students do the investigation three times as
Trials 1, 2, and 3?
A. To follow the procedure for the investigation
B. To practice timing the light given off in the
investigation
C. To improve the reliability of the results of the
investigation
D. To determine the best charging time to use in the
investigation
17. The students noticed that the flashlight gave off white
light. When the white light shined on a student’s shirt, the
shirt appeared red. How does the white light become red
light?
A. The shirt absorbs most of the white light and reflects
red light.
B. The shirt absorbs most of the white light and emits red
light.
C. White light changes to red light when transmitted.
D. White light changes to red light when refracted.
18. Dalia wants to use red paint on the outside of the
doghouse. Why does the paint appear red?
A. The paint attracts red light.
B. The paint traps red light.
C. The paint absorbs red light.
D. The paint reflects red light.
19. Which transfer of energy occurs between the Sun and the
roof of the doghouse on a sunny day?
A. Light energy from the Sun to sound energy of the roof
B. Light energy from the Sun to heat energy of the roof
C. Heat energy from the Sun to potential energy of the
roof
D. Heat energy from the Sun to chemical energy of the
roof
20. In order for oxygen to get to muscle cells, the respiratory
system must interact with which of these human body
systems?
A. Skeletal
B. Digestive
C. Circulatory
D. Reproductive
21. Why are the genes of a young raccoon different from the
genes of the young raccoon’s mother?
A. The young raccoon changes genes to adapt to the
environment.
B. The young raccoon learns new genes from other
raccoons.
C. The young raccoon inherits some genes from each
parent.
D. The young raccoon obtains genes from eating food.
22. Sound changes speed as the sound moves from air
through the wallboard. What causes this change in speed?
A. The sound travels a shorter distance in the wallboard.
B. The sound is moving through a different substance.
C. The sound spreads out more in air.
D. The sound is absorbed in the air.
23. Which of the following changes occurred in the
respiratory systems of certain water-dwelling organisms that
allowed these organisms to survive on land?
A. Lungs replaced gills.
B. Fins changed into legs.
C. Bones replaced cartilage.
D. Blood cells changed to carry oxygen.
24. While hiking on Mount Rainier, Deepak found that as he
climbed higher up the mountain, he had to take deeper
breaths. Which reason explains why these deeper breaths
were needed?
A. As Deepak climbed higher, an increase in air pressure
made his lungs smaller.
B. Oxygen molecules in the air are spread farther apart as
altitude increases.
C. As Deepak climbed higher, carbon dioxide in the air
increased.
D. The heart beats slower at higher altitudes than at low
altitudes.
25. Asthma is a condition that affects a person’s ability to
breathe. Which statement explains why people with asthma
today are able to participate in physical activities they were
not able to in the past?
A. The activity level of individuals with asthma is less
than in the past.
B. The human body has become resistant to asthma.
C. Medicines have been developed to treat asthma.
D. Asthma has been cured in the United States.
26. Which energy transfer occurs because the runoff water
carries the sediment into the stream?
A. Water’s light energy becomes sediment’s light energy.
B. Water’s kinetic energy becomes sediment’s kinetic
energy.
C. Water’s chemical energy becomes sediment’s chemical
energy.
D. Water’s electrical energy becomes sediment’s electrical
energy.
27. Squirrels and blackberry plants need food as an energy
source. Squirrels eat blackberries for food. How do blackberry
plants get food?
A. Blackberry plants make food using light energy.
B. Blackberry plants use food produced by earthworms.
C. Blackberry plants get food from bees and other insects.
D. Blackberry plants absorb food from heat energy in the
soil.
28. Sunlight can raise the inside temperature of a real
doghouse. Which of the following changes to a real doghouse
would result in warmer inside temperatures due to sunlight?
A. Covering the doghouse roof with a shiny metal
material
B. Making the doghouse roof thicker with the same
material
C. Changing the doghouse roof from a light color to a dark
color
D. Adding a metal air vent to the middle of the doghouse
roof
Name:__________________________ p.____________________Date:________________________________
1. Sharon noticed that Seed E in Trial 2 sprouted differently
than Seed E in Trial 1. Which of the following actions should
Sharon take regarding this difference in her data?
A. Report all the results of the investigation
B. Ignore Trial 2 because Trial 1 was correct.
C. Change Trial 2 results to match Trial 1.
D. Look up the answer on the Internet.
2. As bean plants grow, matter is added to their structure.
Which of the following factors provides energy for this growth
process?
A. Sugar
B. Oxygen
C. Sunlight
D. Nitrogen
3. Which statement describes why bean plants are classified
as producers?
A. Bean plants produce their own food using sunlight.
B. Bean plants produce carbon dioxide using sugar.
C. Bean plants produce food for humans.
D. Bean plants produce seeds.
4. Raccoons eat acorns to obtain energy. What form of energy
is stored in the acorns?
A. Light
B. Kinetic
C. Electrical
D. Chemical
5. As a bean plant develops, which part of the plant captures
the energy needed for growth?
A. The seed
B. The roots
C. The leaves
D. The flowers
6. Which human body system serves the same function as the
stem of a bean plant?
A. Reproductive
B. Circulatory
C. Immune
D. Nervous
7. Which force caused the clean water to drop into the metal
cup?
A. Electric
B. Magnetic
C. Frictional
D. Gravitational
8. If Darcie uses filter paper to filter the muddy water, which
of the following parts of the muddy water will remain in the
water once the water has been filtered?
A. Sand
B. Leaves
C. Insects
D. Bacteria
9. Which of the following statements explains why Darcie and
Matt should be more concerned about running out of water
than running out of food?
A. The human body is able to obtain more nutrients from
water than from food.
B. The human body is able to survive longer without food
than without water.
C. The human body is made up of very little water.
D. The human body is made up of very little liquid.
10. Which energy transformation occurs between the Sun
and the muddy water?
A. Light energy from the Sun becomes heat energy in the
muddy water.
B. Heat energy from the Sun becomes chemical energy in
the muddy water.
C. Electrical energy from the Sun becomes light energy in
the muddy water.
D. Chemical energy from the Sun becomes kinetic energy
of the muddy water.
11. Which of the following is evidence that only a physical
change occurs in the Water Cleaner System?
A. The mass of the muddy water in the bowl increased.
B. Water molecules are present in both muddy water and
clean water.
C. The clean water is a different temperature from the
muddy water.
D. The drops of clean water in the metal cup are a new
substance.
12. Which of the following describes the mass of Darcie’s
backpack as she hikes up the mountain?
A. The mass increases because the force of gravity
becomes greater.
B. The mass changes after Darcie reaches 5000 feet above
sea level.
C. The mass is the same at all locations on the mountain.
D. The mass decreases because there is less air pressure.
13. The seeds of a blackberry are inside the berry. How could
this adaptation increase the survival of blackberry plants?
A. The seeds are spread to new locations by animals that
eat the berry.
B. The berry protects the seeds from cold temperatures in
the winter.
C. The seeds get energy to germinate from the berry.
D. The berry protects the seeds from predators.
14. Why did Saya and James repeat their investigation three
times?
A. To fill in the data table
B. To support the hypothesis
C. To be sure the data is reliable
D. To make the results identical
15. What form of energy is stored in the battery because of
being charged?
A. Light energy
B. Kinetic energy
C. Potential energy
D. Chemical energy
Name:__________________________ p.____________________Date:________________________________
16. Why did the students do the investigation three times as
Trials 1, 2, and 3?
A. To follow the procedure for the investigation
B. To practice timing the light given off in the
investigation
C. To improve the reliability of the results of the
investigation
D. To determine the best charging time to use in the
investigation
17. The students noticed that the flashlight gave off white
light. When the white light shined on a student’s shirt, the
shirt appeared red. How does the white light become red
light?
A. The shirt absorbs most of the white light and reflects
red light.
B. The shirt absorbs most of the white light and emits red
light.
C. White light changes to red light when transmitted.
D. White light changes to red light when refracted.
18. Dalia wants to use red paint on the outside of the
doghouse. Why does the paint appear red?
A. The paint attracts red light.
B. The paint traps red light.
C. The paint absorbs red light.
D. The paint reflects red light.
19. Which transfer of energy occurs between the Sun and the
roof of the doghouse on a sunny day?
A. Light energy from the Sun to sound energy of the roof
B. Light energy from the Sun to heat energy of the roof
C. Heat energy from the Sun to potential energy of the
roof
D. Heat energy from the Sun to chemical energy of the
roof
20. In order for oxygen to get to muscle cells, the respiratory
system must interact with which of these human body
systems?
A. Skeletal
B. Digestive
C. Circulatory
D. Reproductive
21. Why are the genes of a young raccoon different from the
genes of the young raccoon’s mother?
A. The young raccoon changes genes to adapt to the
environment.
B. The young raccoon learns new genes from other
raccoons.
C. The young raccoon inherits some genes from each
parent.
D. The young raccoon obtains genes from eating food.
22. Sound changes speed as the sound moves from air
through the wallboard. What causes this change in speed?
A. The sound travels a shorter distance in the wallboard.
B. The sound is moving through a different substance.
C. The sound spreads out more in air.
D. The sound is absorbed in the air.
23. Which of the following changes occurred in the
respiratory systems of certain water-dwelling organisms that
allowed these organisms to survive on land?
A. Lungs replaced gills.
B. Fins changed into legs.
C. Bones replaced cartilage.
D. Blood cells changed to carry oxygen.
24. While hiking on Mount Rainier, Deepak found that as he
climbed higher up the mountain, he had to take deeper
breaths. Which reason explains why these deeper breaths
were needed?
A. As Deepak climbed higher, an increase in air pressure
made his lungs smaller.
B. Oxygen molecules in the air are spread farther apart as
altitude increases.
C. As Deepak climbed higher, carbon dioxide in the air
increased.
D. The heart beats slower at higher altitudes than at low
altitudes.
25. Asthma is a condition that affects a person’s ability to
breathe. Which statement explains why people with asthma
today are able to participate in physical activities they were
not able to in the past?
A. The activity level of individuals with asthma is less
than in the past.
B. The human body has become resistant to asthma.
C. Medicines have been developed to treat asthma.
D. Asthma has been cured in the United States.
26. Which energy transfer occurs because the runoff water
carries the sediment into the stream?
A. Water’s light energy becomes sediment’s light energy.
B. Water’s kinetic energy becomes sediment’s kinetic
energy.
C. Water’s chemical energy becomes sediment’s chemical
energy.
D. Water’s electrical energy becomes sediment’s electrical
energy.
27. Squirrels and blackberry plants need food as an energy
source. Squirrels eat blackberries for food. How do blackberry
plants get food?
A. Blackberry plants make food using light energy.
B. Blackberry plants use food produced by earthworms.
C. Blackberry plants get food from bees and other insects.
D. Blackberry plants absorb food from heat energy in the
soil.
28. Sunlight can raise the inside temperature of a real
doghouse. Which of the following changes to a real doghouse
would result in warmer inside temperatures due to sunlight?
A. Covering the doghouse roof with a shiny metal
material
B. Making the doghouse roof thicker with the same
material
C. Changing the doghouse roof from a light color to a dark
color
D. Adding a metal air vent to the middle of the doghouse
roof