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Ace Your GED-Science GED Science Exam

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GED Science Exam Questions and Answers

Question 9

A polar bear’s furry coat protects the bear from the frigid air temperature. Similarly, a covering of ice floating on a pond of water protects the fish that inhabit the pond.

Why does water remain in a liquid state below the surface of ice?

Options:

A.

Water is less dense than ice, so it settles to the bottom.

B.

Ice weighs more, so it is heavier than water.

C.

The layer of ice acts as insulation, keeping the water from freezing.

D.

The layer of ice protects the water from the Sun.

E.

Ice contains atoms different from those in water.

Question 10

Based on the diagram,

at which point is the least amount of force needed to move the weighted box?

Options:

A.

The force should be applied at point A.

B.

The force should be applied at point B.

C.

The force should be applied at point C.

D.

The force should be applied at point D.

E.

The amount of force is not dependent on the distance from the weight to be lifted.

Question 11

In a population cycle, predators eat and reduce the number of prey. If the number of predators is reduced, the number of prey will gradually increase. Eventually, the predator population will increase, and the population cycle will continue.

Which pair best demonstrates a predator-prey relationship?

Options:

A.

honeybees and ants

B.

frogs and toads

C.

robins and pigeons

D.

sheep and cattle

E.

snakes and mice

Question 12

-- Exhibit --

The pH scale is a measure of the acidity of a substance. The numerical range of the scale is from 0.0 to 14.0. A midpoint pH of 7.0 designates a neutral substance (neither acid nor base). A pH lower than 7.0 denotes an acid substance, whereas a pH higher than 7.0 denotes a basic substance.

-- Exhibit --

Which of the following substances is the MOST basic?

Options:

A.

tomato juice (pH = 4.2)

B.

black coffee (pH = 5.0)

C.

pure water (pH = 7.0)

D.

human blood (pH = 7.4)

E.

sodium carbonate (pH = 12.5)

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