NT204 Arizona Middle
Grades General Science
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
For a review confined to “Cell Biology and Organization”, which pair is
internally consistent rather than mixed with “Organization and function of
major human body systems”? The pair must contain two distinct concerns. One
concern to retain is “Levels of biological organization (cells, tissues, organs,
organ systems, organisms)”.
A. Nervous and endocrine systems (coordination, signaling, control); Nervous and endocrine
systems (coordination, signaling, control)
B. Nervous and endocrine systems (coordination, signaling, control); Structure and function of
cellular organelles (nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, chloroplasts, ribosomes, etc.)
C. Levels of biological organization (cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms); Nervous
and endocrine systems (coordination, signaling, control)
D. Levels of biological organization (cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms); Structure
and function of cellular organelles (nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, chloroplasts,
ribosomes, etc.)
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Cell Biology and Organization: Levels of biological organization (cells, tissues,
organs, organ systems, organisms). Cell Biology and Organization: Structure and function of
cellular organelles (nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, chloroplasts, ribosomes, etc.).
Organization and function of major human body systems: Nervous and endocrine systems
(coordination, signaling, control). A: This repeats a different focus rather than covering two distinct
concerns in the requested area. B: This describes “Organization and function of major human body
systems”, rather than the requested focus. C: This describes “Organization and function of major
human body systems”, rather than the requested focus.
Question 2
A coordinated review separates “Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric
motors, and generators”, “Law of Conservation of Energy and energy
transformations”, and “Mutations, genetic disorders, and applications of
genetic engineering and biotechnology”. Which ordered assignment avoids
switching their roles?
A. Electricity and Magnetism → Energy, Work, and Power → Heredity and Genetics
B. Electricity and Magnetism → Heredity and Genetics → Energy, Work, and Power
C. Energy, Work, and Power → Electricity and Magnetism → Heredity and Genetics
D. Heredity and Genetics → Energy, Work, and Power → Electricity and Magnetism
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Electricity and Magnetism: Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric motors,
and generators. Energy, Work, and Power: Law of Conservation of Energy and energy
transformations. Heredity and Genetics: Mutations, genetic disorders, and applications of genetic
engineering and biotechnology. B: Positions 2, 3 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus
relationships. C: Positions 1, 2 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships. D:
Positions 1, 3 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships.
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Question 3
“Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems” has been confused with the
task “Designing and conducting controlled experiments (identifying
independent, dependent, and controlled variables)”. Which description should
replace that task?
A. Designing and conducting controlled experiments (identifying independent, dependent, and
controlled variables)
B. Using appropriate tools and technology to gather, record, and organize data
C. Distinguishing between correlation and causation
D. Energy flow in ecosystems (food chains, food webs, ecological pyramids, trophic levels)
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems: Energy flow in ecosystems
(food chains, food webs, ecological pyramids, trophic levels). Scientific Inquiry and Methodology:
Designing and conducting controlled experiments (identifying independent, dependent, and
controlled variables). A: This describes “Scientific Inquiry and Methodology”, rather than the
requested focus. B: This describes “Scientific Inquiry and Methodology”, rather than the requested
focus. C: This describes “Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Mathematics”, rather than the
requested focus.
Question 4
Assign the first, second, and third focus areas to “Classification of matter (pure
substances, elements, compounds, homogeneous and heterogeneous
mixtures)”; “Emergency procedures, safety equipment locations (e.g., eyewash
stations, fire extinguishers), and protocol”; and “Components of the solar
system (the Sun, terrestrial and gas giant planets, dwarf planets, asteroids,
comets, meteors)”, respectively. Which sequence is correct?
A. Astronomy and the Solar System → Laboratory Safety and Procedures → Structure and
Properties of Matter
B. Laboratory Safety and Procedures → Structure and Properties of Matter → Astronomy and the
Solar System
C. Structure and Properties of Matter → Astronomy and the Solar System → Laboratory Safety
and Procedures
D. Structure and Properties of Matter → Laboratory Safety and Procedures → Astronomy and the
Solar System
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Structure and Properties of Matter: Classification of matter (pure substances,
elements, compounds, homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures). Laboratory Safety and
Procedures: Emergency procedures, safety equipment locations (e.g., eyewash stations, fire
extinguishers), and protocol. Astronomy and the Solar System: Components of the solar system
(the Sun, terrestrial and gas giant planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, meteors). A: Positions
1, 3 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships. B: Positions 1, 2 do not
preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships. C: Positions 2, 3 do not preserve the
corresponding task-to-focus relationships.
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Question 5
The first review concerns “Designing and conducting controlled experiments”;
the second concerns “Electricity and Magnetism”. Which ordered pair of tasks
fits the two reviews?
A. First: Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric motors, and generators; second:
Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric motors, and generators
B. First: identifying independent, dependent, and controlled variables; second: identifying
independent, dependent, and controlled variables
C. First: identifying independent, dependent, and controlled variables; second:
Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric motors, and generators
D. First: Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric motors, and generators; second:
identifying independent, dependent, and controlled variables
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Designing and conducting controlled experiments: identifying independent,
dependent, and controlled variables. Electricity and Magnetism: Electromagnetism,
electromagnets, electric motors, and generators. A: Repeating the second assignment does not
address the first requirement. B: Repeating the first assignment leaves the second requirement
without its own matching focus. D: The two roles are reversed: the first assignment belongs with
the second focus, and vice versa.
Question 6
Assign the first, second, and third focus areas to “Biotic and abiotic factors
within ecosystems”; “Formulating testable questions and scientific
hypotheses”; and “levers, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges, screws, wheel and
axle”, respectively. Which sequence is correct?
A. Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems → Scientific Inquiry and Methodology →
Work, power, and simple machines
B. Scientific Inquiry and Methodology → Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems →
Work, power, and simple machines
C. Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems → Work, power, and simple machines →
Scientific Inquiry and Methodology
D. Work, power, and simple machines → Scientific Inquiry and Methodology → Interdependence
of Organisms and Ecosystems
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems: Biotic and abiotic factors
within ecosystems. Scientific Inquiry and Methodology: Formulating testable questions and
scientific hypotheses. Work, power, and simple machines: levers, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges,
screws, wheel and axle. B: Positions 1, 2 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus
relationships. C: Positions 2, 3 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships. D:
Positions 1, 3 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships.
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Grades General Science
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
For a review confined to “Cell Biology and Organization”, which pair is
internally consistent rather than mixed with “Organization and function of
major human body systems”? The pair must contain two distinct concerns. One
concern to retain is “Levels of biological organization (cells, tissues, organs,
organ systems, organisms)”.
A. Nervous and endocrine systems (coordination, signaling, control); Nervous and endocrine
systems (coordination, signaling, control)
B. Nervous and endocrine systems (coordination, signaling, control); Structure and function of
cellular organelles (nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, chloroplasts, ribosomes, etc.)
C. Levels of biological organization (cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms); Nervous
and endocrine systems (coordination, signaling, control)
D. Levels of biological organization (cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms); Structure
and function of cellular organelles (nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, chloroplasts,
ribosomes, etc.)
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Cell Biology and Organization: Levels of biological organization (cells, tissues,
organs, organ systems, organisms). Cell Biology and Organization: Structure and function of
cellular organelles (nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, chloroplasts, ribosomes, etc.).
Organization and function of major human body systems: Nervous and endocrine systems
(coordination, signaling, control). A: This repeats a different focus rather than covering two distinct
concerns in the requested area. B: This describes “Organization and function of major human body
systems”, rather than the requested focus. C: This describes “Organization and function of major
human body systems”, rather than the requested focus.
Question 2
A coordinated review separates “Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric
motors, and generators”, “Law of Conservation of Energy and energy
transformations”, and “Mutations, genetic disorders, and applications of
genetic engineering and biotechnology”. Which ordered assignment avoids
switching their roles?
A. Electricity and Magnetism → Energy, Work, and Power → Heredity and Genetics
B. Electricity and Magnetism → Heredity and Genetics → Energy, Work, and Power
C. Energy, Work, and Power → Electricity and Magnetism → Heredity and Genetics
D. Heredity and Genetics → Energy, Work, and Power → Electricity and Magnetism
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Electricity and Magnetism: Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric motors,
and generators. Energy, Work, and Power: Law of Conservation of Energy and energy
transformations. Heredity and Genetics: Mutations, genetic disorders, and applications of genetic
engineering and biotechnology. B: Positions 2, 3 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus
relationships. C: Positions 1, 2 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships. D:
Positions 1, 3 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships.
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Question 3
“Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems” has been confused with the
task “Designing and conducting controlled experiments (identifying
independent, dependent, and controlled variables)”. Which description should
replace that task?
A. Designing and conducting controlled experiments (identifying independent, dependent, and
controlled variables)
B. Using appropriate tools and technology to gather, record, and organize data
C. Distinguishing between correlation and causation
D. Energy flow in ecosystems (food chains, food webs, ecological pyramids, trophic levels)
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems: Energy flow in ecosystems
(food chains, food webs, ecological pyramids, trophic levels). Scientific Inquiry and Methodology:
Designing and conducting controlled experiments (identifying independent, dependent, and
controlled variables). A: This describes “Scientific Inquiry and Methodology”, rather than the
requested focus. B: This describes “Scientific Inquiry and Methodology”, rather than the requested
focus. C: This describes “Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Mathematics”, rather than the
requested focus.
Question 4
Assign the first, second, and third focus areas to “Classification of matter (pure
substances, elements, compounds, homogeneous and heterogeneous
mixtures)”; “Emergency procedures, safety equipment locations (e.g., eyewash
stations, fire extinguishers), and protocol”; and “Components of the solar
system (the Sun, terrestrial and gas giant planets, dwarf planets, asteroids,
comets, meteors)”, respectively. Which sequence is correct?
A. Astronomy and the Solar System → Laboratory Safety and Procedures → Structure and
Properties of Matter
B. Laboratory Safety and Procedures → Structure and Properties of Matter → Astronomy and the
Solar System
C. Structure and Properties of Matter → Astronomy and the Solar System → Laboratory Safety
and Procedures
D. Structure and Properties of Matter → Laboratory Safety and Procedures → Astronomy and the
Solar System
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Structure and Properties of Matter: Classification of matter (pure substances,
elements, compounds, homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures). Laboratory Safety and
Procedures: Emergency procedures, safety equipment locations (e.g., eyewash stations, fire
extinguishers), and protocol. Astronomy and the Solar System: Components of the solar system
(the Sun, terrestrial and gas giant planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, meteors). A: Positions
1, 3 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships. B: Positions 1, 2 do not
preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships. C: Positions 2, 3 do not preserve the
corresponding task-to-focus relationships.
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Question 5
The first review concerns “Designing and conducting controlled experiments”;
the second concerns “Electricity and Magnetism”. Which ordered pair of tasks
fits the two reviews?
A. First: Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric motors, and generators; second:
Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric motors, and generators
B. First: identifying independent, dependent, and controlled variables; second: identifying
independent, dependent, and controlled variables
C. First: identifying independent, dependent, and controlled variables; second:
Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric motors, and generators
D. First: Electromagnetism, electromagnets, electric motors, and generators; second:
identifying independent, dependent, and controlled variables
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Designing and conducting controlled experiments: identifying independent,
dependent, and controlled variables. Electricity and Magnetism: Electromagnetism,
electromagnets, electric motors, and generators. A: Repeating the second assignment does not
address the first requirement. B: Repeating the first assignment leaves the second requirement
without its own matching focus. D: The two roles are reversed: the first assignment belongs with
the second focus, and vice versa.
Question 6
Assign the first, second, and third focus areas to “Biotic and abiotic factors
within ecosystems”; “Formulating testable questions and scientific
hypotheses”; and “levers, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges, screws, wheel and
axle”, respectively. Which sequence is correct?
A. Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems → Scientific Inquiry and Methodology →
Work, power, and simple machines
B. Scientific Inquiry and Methodology → Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems →
Work, power, and simple machines
C. Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems → Work, power, and simple machines →
Scientific Inquiry and Methodology
D. Work, power, and simple machines → Scientific Inquiry and Methodology → Interdependence
of Organisms and Ecosystems
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Interdependence of Organisms and Ecosystems: Biotic and abiotic factors
within ecosystems. Scientific Inquiry and Methodology: Formulating testable questions and
scientific hypotheses. Work, power, and simple machines: levers, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges,
screws, wheel and axle. B: Positions 1, 2 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus
relationships. C: Positions 2, 3 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships. D:
Positions 1, 3 do not preserve the corresponding task-to-focus relationships.
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