Year 9 ICAS Science 5-Question Sample

Question 1 of 5 Observing and measuring

In a thermometer-reading task using the comparison observation from the results record, use the table. What happened to the water temperature?

Water temperature

Time	Temperature
Start	72 degrees C
After 10 minutes	65 degrees C

A It increased by 7 degrees C. B It stayed exactly the same. C It decreased by 137 degrees C. D It decreased by 7 degrees C.

Question 2 of 5 Interpreting

In a classroom investigation using the morning observation from the results record, a bird has a long narrow beak for reaching nectar inside flowers. How could this help it survive?

A The beak can help the bird reach food that is deep in flowers. B The beak is best for cracking large hard seeds. C The beak mainly helps dig insects from thick bark. D The beak lets the bird drink nectar without using its tongue at all.

Question 3 of 5 Investigating

For a materials test using the afternoon observation from the results record, students compare how quickly two towels absorb water. What should they keep the same?

A the towel material being tested B the amount of water placed on each towel C a different water amount for each towel D the same timer but different water amounts

Question 4 of 5 Reasoning and problem solving

In a lab notebook entry using the checked observation from the results record, a buzzer circuit has a battery and wires, but one wire is not clipped to the buzzer. What will happen?

A The buzzer will sound quietly because the battery and wires are present. B The buzzer will sound only while the loose wire touches the buzzer terminal. C The buzzer will not sound because the circuit has a gap. D The buzzer will click once because some current can jump the gap.

Question 5 of 5 Predicting and concluding

During a magnet test using the updated observation from the results record, use the table. Which conclusion is best supported?

Toy car distance

Surface	Distance
Rough mat	22 cm
Smooth board	33 cm

A The rough mat made the toy car travel farther. B The two surfaces had exactly the same effect. C The toy car did not move on either surface. D The smooth board slowed the toy car less than the rough mat.

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