NM-MSSA Science 5

Question 1

What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first?

Accepted Answer

Sublimation

Answer

Sublimation is the phase transition from solid directly to gas, as seen when dry ice (solid CO2) converts to carbon dioxide gas.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of adaptation?

Accepted Answer

A cactus storing water in its thick stem

Answer

A cactus storing water in its stem is an adaptation—a heritable trait that improves an organism's survival in its environment.

Question 3

What does Newton's First Law of Motion state?

Accepted Answer

An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a force

Answer

Newton's First Law (inertia) states that an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

Question 4

Which part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?

Accepted Answer

Roots

Answer

Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and dissolved nutrients from the soil, transporting them up through the stem.

Question 5

What is the main function of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Carry oxygen throughout the body

Answer

Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it to cells throughout the body.

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NM-MSSA Science 5