1. OBJ 1 OBJ 1 – TESTED - 17 problems SPRING 2006(10 th grade TAKS) **Except # 46 …too big

2. Data Management Activity A student prepared this graph of tornadoes reported over a 50 year period. Which statement is best supported by the data? A. They are less frequent in the morning. B. Darkness increases strength C. Night Tornadoes are brief D. The probability is the same all day long

3. Data Management Activity Which is responsible for the decrease in population?

4. Data Management Activity Which statement (1,2,3,4 ) shows the most valid argument for the vaccine?

5. Data Management Activity What do use to measure air temp. and sunlight intensity? A.Barometer and Voltmeter B.Light Meter and Barometer C.Voltmeter and Thermometer D.Thermometer and light meter

6. Data Management Activity Which car would emit the least amount of greenhouse gases if most of the driving was done on the highway? A. J B. K C. L D. M

7. Data Management Activity Which shows how the conclusion can be unreliable? A.The greatest # of reported cases was 50 B.# Cases remained pretty constant from 1988 to 1995 C.Most were reported in the 1980’s than the 1990’s D.The # of reported cases decreased after 1994

8. Data Management Activity In which direction do the rivers flow in the watershed? A.North B.West C.Northwest D.Southeast

9. Data Management Activity The information above can be used most effectively on arguing against which of these proposals? A. Adding chemicals to a water supply B. Permitting a water well to be drilled in a state park Limiting the use of waterways for recreating Paving a meadow for a parking lot

10. Warm-up Which of the following is most useful in determining the kinetic energy of a 50 g battery powered car traveling a distance of 10 meters. A.Beaker B.Voltmeter C.Thermometer D.Stopwatch

11. Data Management Activity What is the volume? A. 64.0 ml B. 56.2 ml C. 56.0 ml D. 50.6 ml

12. Data Management Activity The chart shows the densities of seawater samples collected from the Gulf of Mexico by 4 different groups. Which group’s data is the most precise? A.Group A B.Group 2 C.Group 3 D.Group 4

13. Data Management Activity In what part of this process should safety precautions be planned? A. Q B. R C. S D. T

14. Data Management Activity The data shows the mass of a mass of undisturbed beaker of alcohol varied during a class period. What conclusion can be made? A. Beaker absorbed moisture from the air B. chemical change C. change of state D. Material evaporated

15. Data Management Activity What inference can be drawn? A. Mercury levels are elevated by the presences of shorebirds B. Mercury concentrations are highest in shorebirds C. Mercury is produced by sediments D. Mercury assures the survival of prey animals

16. Data Management Activity What should you know after reading this?

17. Data Management Activity Protein and dietary fiber are beneficial to health. Which flour is the most nutritious? A.Whole wheat B.White wheat C.Oat D.Rice