1. Each type of question has a different strategy that you can use to help you increase your accuracy

2.  These type of questions are just asking a question and are looking for a short answer.  Rule out any ridiculous answers.  Choose the possible answers  Reread question to verify that it fits your answer.  Record the best answer

3.  Which of the following is an example of a physical change?  A. Explosions  B. Phase Change  C. A drastic change in color  D. A distinct odor change

4.  These questions appear to be overwhelming because of the amount of words to read.  Look for the questions first.  Read through the answers  Eliminate ridiculous answers  Skim read the paragraph to find information to answer the question.

5.  Scientists conduct experiments in order to test their ideas and gather information. Some scientists have been studying the effects of different pollutants in an ecosystem. Many of the scientists have recently questioned the effects of one particular chemical that has been found in the water. They claim it may limit the growth of pine trees which are crucial habitats for many organisms. What do they need to do to support their claim?  A. The scientists need to write a book documenting all about their discoveries.  B. The scientists must do careful research under several different conditions.  C. The scientists must create clear and thoughtful presentations to give at a conference.  D. The scientists must now win a lawsuit against the drug company they are accusing.

6.  Find the question  Study the graphic and how it relates to the question.  Find the most logical answer  Review the text to make sure you have the correct response.

7.  The following is a geologic cross section of the Wind River Mountains. Which type or rocks were formed during the Precambrian period?  A. Igneous and Sedimentary  B. Metamorphic and Sedimentary  C. Igneous and Metamorphic  D. Sedimentary and Igneous

8.  Find the questions.  Study the part of the data table that relates to the question.  Find the most logical answer.  Skim information to verify your answer.

9.  The following is a data table that shows how trees affect erosion. Which of the following statements is true about the effect trees have on the amount of erosion?  A. The trees have no effect  B. The trees decrease erosion  C. The trees increase erosion  D. The erosion is the same no matter how many trees there are.

10.  Find the dependent variable  Find the independent variable  Find the question  Skim the story of the graph to find the answer.

11. Study the following graph that tells about the ages and percentages of the populations in Mexico and the United States. What inference could be made about the U.S. compared to Mexico by using the statistics of ages 0-4? A.The Mexico population goes to 8 while the United States population goes to 3 B.The birthrate must be higher in Mexico than it is in the United States. C.The United States has a higher population than Mexico. D.The population of girls is equal to the population of boys. D.The population of girls is equal to the population of boys.

12.  Locate the key word that you need to remember and not confuse.  Underline or highlight that key word.  Go through your answers and select the most logical one.  Check your key word and verify that you have it right.

13.  What can be said about rocks when they are in layers?  A. They increase in age as you go down and they were originally layered vertically.  B. They decrease in age as you go down and they were originally layered horizontally.  C. They increase in age as you go down and they were originally layered horizontally.  D. They decrease in age as you go down and they were originally layered vertically.