PSSA PSSA Science

Question 1

Which grade levels are required to take the PSSA Science assessment in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Grades 4 and 8

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Grades 3 and 5

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Grades 5 and 7

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Grades 6 and 10

Question 2

In PSSA Science, which of the following best describes a hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment

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A proven fact based on repeated experiments

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A conclusion drawn after analyzing data

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A summary of previous scientific research

Question 3

What does the law of conservation of energy state?

Accepted Answer

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed

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Energy can be created but not destroyed

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Energy can be destroyed but not created

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Energy is always lost as heat in every process

Question 4

Which type of rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies?

Accepted Answer

Igneous rock

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Sedimentary rock

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Metamorphic rock

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Composite rock

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

Accepted Answer

Cutting paper

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Burning wood

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Rusting iron

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Baking a cake

Question 6

What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

Accepted Answer

It absorbs light energy for photosynthesis

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It transports water from roots to leaves

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It stores food produced during photosynthesis

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It releases oxygen into the soil