FTCE: Subject Area K-6: Science Questions and
Answers 2025/2026:Graded A+
A chemical reaction involves - ANSWER Both the release and absorption of energy
Which of the following is an example of an element? - ANSWER Carbon
Atoms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons are called? - ANSWER
Isotopes
The lowest temperature in Celsius degree is - ANSWER approximately 273 degrees below zero
Which force is related to the concentration of a bungee cord? - ANSWER elastic
Power is calculated by the following formula: Power=Force x Distance
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Time
Two trucks engines (engine A, engine B) transport equal loads the same distance, Engine A
transports the load in one hour while engine B requires two hours, Which is correct? - ANSWER
engine A has twice the power of engine B
The apparent change in frequency when the sound source approaches an observer is referred
to as - ANSWER Doppler effect
Which of the following is produced by virtual image upright and smaller than the actual object
viewed but is unable to form a real picture? - ANSWER convex lens
The speed of light is - ANSWER The same as the speed of X-Ray
,Static electricity is formed by the transfer from one object to another by the - ANSWER
Electrons
When a bulb burns out in an electronic circuit all of the other bulbs also go out. This is an
example of what type of circuit? - ANSWER Series
A force exerted by a magnetic field on the current in a wire acts in the direction - ANSWER
perpendicular to the direction of the current and magnetic field
The heat transfer process of conduction is defined as the - ANSWER transfer of energy from
atom to atom in a substance through collusion
Traces of galleries in certain parts of Asia, Africa, India, Australia, and Antarctica support the
theory of - ANSWER Continental drifts
Fossils of seashells formed along a mountain ridge most likely indicate that: - ANSWER This
portion of the earths crust was once part of the ocean flow and move as a result of crustal plate
movement
Using the map bellow, what is the approximate latitude and longitude of Miami? - ANSWER 26
Degrees North, 80 Degrees West
Pre-existing rock that is transformed by the high heat and/or extreme pressure into new rock is
called: - ANSWER Metamorphic
In general compared to the air surrounding it, the temperature of a high pressure system is -
ANSWER Warmer
,Which soil sample on the table below will produce aquifer with the highest water quality?
Soil Sample: A, B, C, D
Time (in min) to permeate: 2 6 10 42 - ANSWER D
The color of a star is determined by - ANSWER Temperature
Conducting certain kinds of scientific research on the growth of crystals is facilitated on orbiting
space station because the - ANSWER objects are relatively weightless
The earths ocean tides are directly related to: - ANSWER The Moon
A crystal is considered non-living organism because - ANSWER It does not respond to stimuli
A sexually transmitted disease in humans that is caused by a bacterium is - ANSWER Gonorrhea
Production of energy in cells occurs primarily in the - ANSWER Mitochondria
Which part of the reproduction process is more appropriate to include in a 3rd grade
cirriculum? - ANSWER Pollination
The life cycle of a butterfly is an example of? - ANSWER Complete Metamorphosis
In the process of mitosis, chromosomes are doubled and lined up during - ANSWER Interphase
In most eco-systems, bacteria and fungi play an important role as - ANSWER decomposers
, A cause of the increasing volume of UV rays from the sun in recent years is - ANSWER Break
down of ozone in the stratosphere by chemicals released on earth
Viceroy, King and Monarchs resemble each other. Although the monarch is the only one
poisonous, most birds avoid all three species. This represents which type of adaptations for the
birds. - ANSWER Avoidance
Which of the following will reduce the use of solid waste land use? - ANSWER Making a
compost pile
What process is used to group chemicals according to their physical properties? - ANSWER
Observing
Determine the mass that is showing on the scale below? - ANSWER 182.5 Grams
A 3rd grade teacher is exploring the concept of control and variable in a Science experiment.
The class decides to grow plants as a part of this unit. Which set of variables is the most realistic
to control in the classroom? - ANSWER Light, Soil, Water
Which device will best measure the pull of gravity on a rock? - ANSWER Gravimeter
Which is a safe storage technique? - ANSWER store no chemical above eye level
The instrument that could be used both to guide satellites and to provide accurate
measurements is the - ANSWER laser
Given assignment of using the computer to prepare a list of geographical locations, where can
one find examples of fossilized substances? - ANSWER Perform a search using one of the
internet search engines
Answers 2025/2026:Graded A+
A chemical reaction involves - ANSWER Both the release and absorption of energy
Which of the following is an example of an element? - ANSWER Carbon
Atoms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons are called? - ANSWER
Isotopes
The lowest temperature in Celsius degree is - ANSWER approximately 273 degrees below zero
Which force is related to the concentration of a bungee cord? - ANSWER elastic
Power is calculated by the following formula: Power=Force x Distance
-----------
Time
Two trucks engines (engine A, engine B) transport equal loads the same distance, Engine A
transports the load in one hour while engine B requires two hours, Which is correct? - ANSWER
engine A has twice the power of engine B
The apparent change in frequency when the sound source approaches an observer is referred
to as - ANSWER Doppler effect
Which of the following is produced by virtual image upright and smaller than the actual object
viewed but is unable to form a real picture? - ANSWER convex lens
The speed of light is - ANSWER The same as the speed of X-Ray
,Static electricity is formed by the transfer from one object to another by the - ANSWER
Electrons
When a bulb burns out in an electronic circuit all of the other bulbs also go out. This is an
example of what type of circuit? - ANSWER Series
A force exerted by a magnetic field on the current in a wire acts in the direction - ANSWER
perpendicular to the direction of the current and magnetic field
The heat transfer process of conduction is defined as the - ANSWER transfer of energy from
atom to atom in a substance through collusion
Traces of galleries in certain parts of Asia, Africa, India, Australia, and Antarctica support the
theory of - ANSWER Continental drifts
Fossils of seashells formed along a mountain ridge most likely indicate that: - ANSWER This
portion of the earths crust was once part of the ocean flow and move as a result of crustal plate
movement
Using the map bellow, what is the approximate latitude and longitude of Miami? - ANSWER 26
Degrees North, 80 Degrees West
Pre-existing rock that is transformed by the high heat and/or extreme pressure into new rock is
called: - ANSWER Metamorphic
In general compared to the air surrounding it, the temperature of a high pressure system is -
ANSWER Warmer
,Which soil sample on the table below will produce aquifer with the highest water quality?
Soil Sample: A, B, C, D
Time (in min) to permeate: 2 6 10 42 - ANSWER D
The color of a star is determined by - ANSWER Temperature
Conducting certain kinds of scientific research on the growth of crystals is facilitated on orbiting
space station because the - ANSWER objects are relatively weightless
The earths ocean tides are directly related to: - ANSWER The Moon
A crystal is considered non-living organism because - ANSWER It does not respond to stimuli
A sexually transmitted disease in humans that is caused by a bacterium is - ANSWER Gonorrhea
Production of energy in cells occurs primarily in the - ANSWER Mitochondria
Which part of the reproduction process is more appropriate to include in a 3rd grade
cirriculum? - ANSWER Pollination
The life cycle of a butterfly is an example of? - ANSWER Complete Metamorphosis
In the process of mitosis, chromosomes are doubled and lined up during - ANSWER Interphase
In most eco-systems, bacteria and fungi play an important role as - ANSWER decomposers
, A cause of the increasing volume of UV rays from the sun in recent years is - ANSWER Break
down of ozone in the stratosphere by chemicals released on earth
Viceroy, King and Monarchs resemble each other. Although the monarch is the only one
poisonous, most birds avoid all three species. This represents which type of adaptations for the
birds. - ANSWER Avoidance
Which of the following will reduce the use of solid waste land use? - ANSWER Making a
compost pile
What process is used to group chemicals according to their physical properties? - ANSWER
Observing
Determine the mass that is showing on the scale below? - ANSWER 182.5 Grams
A 3rd grade teacher is exploring the concept of control and variable in a Science experiment.
The class decides to grow plants as a part of this unit. Which set of variables is the most realistic
to control in the classroom? - ANSWER Light, Soil, Water
Which device will best measure the pull of gravity on a rock? - ANSWER Gravimeter
Which is a safe storage technique? - ANSWER store no chemical above eye level
The instrument that could be used both to guide satellites and to provide accurate
measurements is the - ANSWER laser
Given assignment of using the computer to prepare a list of geographical locations, where can
one find examples of fossilized substances? - ANSWER Perform a search using one of the
internet search engines
