The first two steps in the formation of the sun are listed below. A cloud of gas and dust called nebula spins slowly. The nebula collapses due to condensation of gases. Which of these statements best describes the next step in the formation of the sun? (2 points)

An idea in science is supported or rejected after several (2 points)

Katie designed an experiment to show a water cycle process. The steps of the experiment are shown below. Pour some water into a small plastic cup. Place the cup carefully into a dry zip lock bag. Zip the bag and keep it in the sun. Observe that the level of water in the cup decreases after one day. Which of these processes in the water cycle is demonstrated by Katie in the experiment? (2 points)

An astronomer has proposed a new theory about the evolution of the universe. What is the next step that the astronomer should take to make his theory reliable? (2 points)

The paragraph below describes the process by which a geologic feature is formed. “This feature is formed when molten rocks under the ground break through Earth’s crust. They cool down and pile up on the surface of Earth.” Which of these geologic features is formed by the process described in the paragraph? (2 points)

Scientific laws are (2 points)

Jake designed an experiment to demonstrate interactions between Earth systems. He tied a clear plastic bag firmly around some leaves of a plant as shown below. After two days Jake observed some water droplets inside the plastic bag. What does Jake’s experiment best demonstrate? (2 points)

“Coal mines may contaminate groundwater in a location.” What does this statement most likely represent? (2 points)

Annie is studying four surface features of Florida. She classifies the surface features and places them in different columns of a chart as shown below. Surface Features Column 1 Column 2 Sinkholes Hot springs Caverns Geysers On what basis did Annie most likely classify the surface features? (2 points)

The map below shows two locations in Florida. Which of these statements is most likely correct about Location A and Location B? (2 points)