FCAT Explorer 2010 Most Missed

FCAT Explorer Most Missed Benchmarks/Questions : 

FCAT Explorer Most Missed Benchmarks/Questions

1 - A.1.3.1 Identify various ways in which substances differ (e.g., mass, volume, shape, density, texture, and reaction to temperature and light). : 

1 - A.1.3.1 Identify various ways in which substances differ (e.g., mass, volume, shape, density, texture, and reaction to temperature and light).

2 - A.2.3.2 Know the general properties of the atom (a massive nucleus of neutral neutrons and positive protons surrounded by a cloud of negative electrons (and accepts that single atoms are not visible). : 

2 - A.2.3.2 Know the general properties of the atom (a massive nucleus of neutral neutrons and positive protons surrounded by a cloud of negative electrons (and accepts that single atoms are not visible).

3 - SC.B.1.3.1 Identify forms of energy and explain that they can be measured and compared. : 

3 - SC.B.1.3.1 Identify forms of energy and explain that they can be measured and compared.

4 - SC.B.1.3.6 Know the properties of waves (e.g., frequency, wavelength, and amplitude); that each wave consists of a number of crests and troughs; and the effects of different media on waves. : 

4 - SC.B.1.3.6 Know the properties of waves (e.g., frequency, wavelength, and amplitude); that each wave consists of a number of crests and troughs; and the effects of different media on waves.

5 - SC.C.1.3.1 Know that the motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion, and speed. : 

5 - SC.C.1.3.1 Know that the motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion, and speed.

6 - SC.C.2.3.1 Know that many forces (e.g., gravitational, electrical, and magnetic) act at a distance (i.e., without contact). : 

6 - SC.C.2.3.1 Know that many forces (e.g., gravitational, electrical, and magnetic) act at a distance (i.e., without contact).

Slide 19: 

People who are traveling in remote areas such as a desert could become lost because there are few, if any, landmarks to help guide them. In those situations, a compass with a needle that points toward the north would be very useful as a guide. Which of the following describes the force that points a compass needle toward the north? A. Earth’s gravity B. Earth’s rotation C. Earth’s magnetic field D. Earth’s attraction to the Moon

Slide 21: 

People who are traveling in remote areas such as a desert could become lost because there are few, if any, landmarks to help guide them. In those situations, a compass with a needle that points toward the north would be very useful as a guide. Which of the following describes the force that points a compass needle toward the north? A. Earth’s gravity B. Earth’s rotation C. Earth’s magnetic field D. Earth’s attraction to the Moon

7 - SC.C.2.3.6. Explain and show the ways in which a net force (i.e., the sum of all acting forces) can act on an object (e.g., speeding up an object traveling in the same direction as the net force, slowing down an object traveling in the direction opposite of the net force). : 

7 - SC.C.2.3.6. Explain and show the ways in which a net force (i.e., the sum of all acting forces) can act on an object (e.g., speeding up an object traveling in the same direction as the net force, slowing down an object traveling in the direction opposite of the net force).

8 - SC.E.1.3.1. Understand the vast size of our Solar System and relationship of the planets and their satellites. : 

8 - SC.E.1.3.1. Understand the vast size of our Solar System and relationship of the planets and their satellites.

Slide 26: 

A small satellite orbits Pluto. Eight satellites orbit Neptune, the closest planet to Pluto. Pluto is much smaller than Neptune. Why isn’t Pluto a satellite of Neptune? A. The Sun’s gravity is the primary influence on Pluto. B. Neptune is not large enough to capture Pluto as a satellite. C. Neptune’s gravitational pull is neutralized by its eight satellites. D. Pluto’s satellite’s gravitational pull keeps Pluto away from other planets.

Slide 27: 

A small satellite orbits Pluto. Eight satellites orbit Neptune, the closest planet to Pluto. Pluto is much smaller than Neptune. Why isn’t Pluto a satellite of Neptune? A. The Sun’s gravity is the primary influence on Pluto. B. Neptune is not large enough to capture Pluto as a satellite. C. Neptune’s gravitational pull is neutralized by its eight satellites. D. Pluto’s satellite’s gravitational pull keeps Pluto away from other planets.

9 - SC.G.1.3.4 Know that the interactions of organisms with each other and with the nonliving parts of their environments result in the flow of energy and the cycling of matter throughout the system. : 

9 - SC.G.1.3.4 Know that the interactions of organisms with each other and with the nonliving parts of their environments result in the flow of energy and the cycling of matter throughout the system.

10- SC.G.2.3.2. Know that all biotic and abiotic factors are interrelated and that if one factor is changed or removed, it impacts the availability of other resources within the system. : 

10- SC.G.2.3.2. Know that all biotic and abiotic factors are interrelated and that if one factor is changed or removed, it impacts the availability of other resources within the system.

Slide 32: 

In many different geographical locations, the leaves on trees change color and fall off in autumn. A few conditions work together to cause these changes to occur. Which abiotic factor decreases causing this change to occur? A. carbon dioxide (CO2) B. precipitation C. soil nutrients D. sunlight

Slide 33: 

In many different geographical locations, the leaves on trees change color and fall off in autumn. A few conditions work together to cause these changes to occur. Which abiotic factor decreases causing this change to occur? A. carbon dioxide (CO2) B. precipitation C. soil nutrients D. sunlight

11- SC.H.1.3.5 The student knows that a change in one or more variables may alter the outcome of an investigation. : 

11- SC.H.1.3.5 The student knows that a change in one or more variables may alter the outcome of an investigation.

Slide 35: 

An equal amount of potting soil was placed in three identical pots. Twenty petunia seeds were used. Three seeds were planted in Pot A, seven seeds in Pot B, and ten seeds in Pot C. The pots were all placed on the same table, and after they grew to a height of about 10 centimeters (cm), the plants from each pot were cut off at soil level, dried overnight, and weighed. The chart below shows the plant mass from each pot. What is the variable in this investigation? A. the soil B. the temperature C. the mass of each plant D. the space available for each seed

Slide 36: 

An equal amount of potting soil was placed in three identical pots. Twenty petunia seeds were used. Three seeds were planted in Pot A, seven seeds in Pot B, and ten seeds in Pot C. The pots were all placed on the same table, and after they grew to a height of about 10 centimeters (cm), the plants from each pot were cut off at soil level, dried overnight, and weighed. The chart below shows the plant mass from each pot. What is the variable in this investigation? A. the soil B. the temperature C. the mass of each plant D. the space available for each seed