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MISA Maryland Integrated Science Assessment VIP Practice Exam

MISA — The Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) is a computer-based standardized science assessment administered by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to students in grades 5 and 8, aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) three-dimensional framework covering Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts across Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, and Engineering Design.

29
Questions
90m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 29👑 VIP

A student places two aquatic plants (Elodea) in identical beakers of water. Beaker A is placed 10 cm from a bright lamp, and Beaker B is covered with black paper and placed in the same location. After 30 minutes, Beaker A has many small oxygen bubbles rising from the plant, while Beaker B has no bubbles. Which statement BEST explains the difference in bubble production between the two beakers?

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