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Science Quiz Bee 2013

This document contains multiple choice science questions ranging from easy to difficult levels, along with the answers and references. The questions cover topics such as the development of the reflecting telescope, parts of the sun visible during an eclipse, factors that control blood sugar levels, gases responsible for the greenhouse effect, geological forces that shape the Earth's surface, variables needed to determine rocket velocity, controls for a reliable sundial experiment, gases produced by photosynthesis, and calculating distance traveled at a speed over time.

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Science Quiz Bee 2013

This document contains multiple choice science questions ranging from easy to difficult levels, along with the answers and references. The questions cover topics such as the development of the reflecting telescope, parts of the sun visible during an eclipse, factors that control blood sugar levels, gases responsible for the greenhouse effect, geological forces that shape the Earth's surface, variables needed to determine rocket velocity, controls for a reliable sundial experiment, gases produced by photosynthesis, and calculating distance traveled at a speed over time.

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Easy Who developed the first reflecting telescope in 1668? A. Isaac Newton B. Alexander Fleming C.

Karl Jansky

Answer: A. Isaac Newton Reference: Journey Into the World of Science; 2003; p.239

Easy Which of the following parts of the sun is visible only during a total solar eclipse? A. Core B. Photosphere C. Sunspots D. Corona

Answer: D. Corona Reference: Praxis; 2011; p. 12; question no.17

Easy Which of the following is most likely involved with controlling levels of sugar in blood? A. Hemoglobin B. Calcitonin C. Plasma D. Insulin

Answer: D. Insulin Reference: Praxis; 2011; p. 11; question no.9

Average According to some scientists, the Earths average temperature is rising as a result of the greenhouse effect. An increase in which of the following gases is considered to be primarily responsible? A. Nitrogen B. Oxygen C. Sulfur Dioxide D. Carbon Dioxide

Answer: D. Carbon Dioxide Reference: Praxis; 2011; p. 10; question no.1

Average The agent most widely and most consistently at work changing the appearance of the Earths surface is___________. A. fire B. volcanism C. water D. wind

Answer: C. water Reference: Praxis; 2011; p. 10; question no.7

Average A scientist is trying to track the movement of a rocket. What information does the scientist need to determine the velocity of the rocket? A. the mass and speed of the rocket B. the speed of the rocket and the direction the rocket is moving C. the time the rocket has been traveling and the mass of the rocket D. the time the rocket has been traveling and the direction the rocket is moving
Answer: B. the speed of the rocket and the direction the rocket is moving Reference: iLeap Science 6; page 27

Difficult Paul wanted to investigate the movement of the Sun over the course of a day. He used a sundial to measure the length of a shadow once every hour from sunrise to sunset. Which of the following variables must be kept the same in order to obtain reliable data from this activity? A. Type of sundial and location of sundial B. Length of shadow and location of sundial C. Type of sundial and the times at which measurements are taken D. Length of shadow and the times at which measurements are taken
Answer: A. Type of sundial and location of sundial Reference: Released 2010 Achievement Test Science 6; Alberta Dept. of Education; page 16

Difficult Which gas is produced as a result of photosynthesis?


Answer: oxygen Reference: Released 2010 Achievement Test Science 6; Alberta Dept. of Education; page 37

Difficult Suppose that the speed of the cyclist is 20 km/h. Calculate the distance he has covered after two hours.
Answer: 240 km. Reference: Reference: Journey Into the World of Science; 2003; p.175

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