This full length science section of the ACT consists of 40 questions from previous administrations of the test. It is timed at 35 minutes. Good luck!
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5 Sample Questions
Suppose that a grocery store wants to purchase a variety of apple that will retain as much of its initial firmness as possible when stored at 1°C for 6 months. Based on Table 1, which of the 4 varieties tested would best meet the store's selection criterion?
A.
Fuji
B.
Gala
C.
Granny Smith
D.
Red Delicious
According to Table 2, in the study, was the initial average volatile abundance of the Red Delicious apples greater than 2.0 mg/L, less than 2.0 mg/L, or equal to 2.0 mg/L?
A.
Greater
B.
Less
C.
Equal
D.
Cannot be determined from the given information
A student predicted that as the duration of storage at 1°C increased from 0 days through 180 days, the average concentration of volatile compounds produced by the apples would always increase. According to Table 2, this prediction was consistent with the data for which of the 4 varieties of apples?
A.
Granny Smith only
B.
Red Delicious only
C.
Fuji and Granny Smith only
D.
Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, and Red Delicious
Based on Table 2, which of the following graphs best shows the average volatile abundances of the 4 varieties of apples at a storage time of 60 days?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Based on Table 1, which of the 4 varieties of apples showed the greatest change in average firmness between 60 days of storage and 120 days of storage?
