Study for the SOL

Multiple Choice

Tuning fork A is hit with a rubber mallet begins

to vibrate at 256 Hz. Tuning fork B will -

• vibrate at less than 256 Hz

• vibrate at more than 256 Hz

• vibrate at 256 Hz

• not vibrate

Multiple Choice

Study the diagram. What process, described by Charles Darwin, accounts

for the decrease in green bugs over time.

• Overproduction

• Artificial Selection

• Genetic Engineering

• Natural Selection

Multiple Choice

Tuning fork A is hit with a rubber mallet begins

to vibrate at 256 Hz. Tuning fork B will -

• vibrate at less than 256 Hz

• vibrate at more than 256 Hz

• vibrate at 256 Hz

• not vibrate

Multiple Choice

During a Solar Eclipse the moon is in which

position in relation to the Earth and the Sun?

• A

• E

• G

• C

Multiple Choice

A community wants to burn biomass to provide a portion of their local energy. What is one benefit of biomass consumption to supply energy in local communities?

• Reduced amount of waste put into the local landfill.

• Carbon Dioxide released into the atmosphere

• Oxygen released into the atmosphere

• Increased cost of production

Multiple Choice

How many atoms are in the

chemical formula?

• 3

• 24

• 32

• 36

Multiple Choice

Brutus liked to play with Pillbugs when he could find them. He enjoyed the way they rolled up when he touched them. He was always able to find a few under decaying leaves and hypothesized that Pillbugs preferred dark, moist places to live. He decided to set up an experiment to see which environment Pillbugs prefer. His experimental design is pictured below. What is the dependent variable?

• Amount of Moisture in the dish

• Amount of food the Pillbug will eat

• Number of Pillbug's in each section of the dish

• Number of Pillbug's in the dish

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes is represented by the diagram above?

• Global warning

• Greenhouse effect

• Ozone production

• Carbon oxygen cycle

Multiple Select

What are the benefits of Solar Energy? Check all that apply.

• No greenhouse gases are produced

• Installation is expensive

• Renewable energy source

• Weather can alter energy production

• A lot of energy is required to produce the solar panels

Multiple Select

What are the benefits of Solar Energy? Check all that appy.

• Energy production creates no pollution

• Can be accessed in remote locations

• Reduces our dependence on fossil fuels

• A quiet way to produce energy

• Requires a large area to be efficient

Multiple Choice

The Domains of Archea and Bacteria are both

• Prokaryotes

• Eukaryotes

Multiple Choice

Animals, Plants, Fungi, and Protists are

• Prokaryotes

• Eukaryotes

Multiple Choice

What is occurring at A, B, and C?

• Increasing speed, constant speed, decreasing speed

• Increasing speed, not moving, decreasing speed

Multiple Choice

Millions of people live in areas where the soil is fertile but dry.

What is one sustainable long-term solution to this problem?

• Dam a nearby water source for irrigation.

• Relocate to an area with more water

• "Seed" the clouds and wait for rain

• Truck water into the area

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would increase sediment deposits in nearby rivers and streams?

• Gravity

• Loss of biodiversity

• Acid rain

• Deforestation

Multiple Choice

How many offspring are homologous?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

Multiple Choice

How many offspring are heterozygous?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

Multiple Choice

What do all atoms of the same element have in common?

• Number of neutrons

• Electromagnetic charge

• Number of protons

• Atomic mass

Multiple Select

What physical and behavioral adaptations might an animal living in the Tundra have?

• Cold blooded

• Hibernate

• Warm blooded

• Blubber (stored fat)

• Covered in thick fur

Multiple Choice

Which of the following planets can't experience a lunar eclipse?

• A & B

• B, C, D

• E & F

• E, F, G

Multiple Select

What physical and behavioral adaptations might an animal living in the Tundra have?

• Short legs

• Small ears

• Huddles in groups for warmth

• Migrates

• Thin and no fur

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contains an electric motor?

Multiple Choice

Good air quality is important to-

• Animal

• Plant

• Bacteria

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

According to the diagram above, dolphins have similar bone structure to that of humans. What is the best explanation for this similarity?

• Dolphins evolved from humans

• Dolphins used to be terrestrial animals

• Dolphins had webbed feet

• Humans evolved from aquatic animals

Multiple Choice

The frog above is brightly colored. What is the best explanation for this physical adaptation?

• Camouflage in the environment

• Warning to predators

• Attract a mate

• Attract prey

Multiple Choice

According to the Geologic Time Scale pictured, which of the following is true?

• The Mesozoic Era lasted the longest

• Mammals evolved in the Palaeozoic Era.

• Organisms become more complex over time.

• Organisms become less complex over time.

Multiple Choice

Junk yards use large electromagnets to separate scrap metal from other materials. How is the metal removed from the electromagnet?

• Shaken off

• Larger, more powerful, magnet

• Magnetic scrubber

• Stop the flow of electricity

Multiple Choice

Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen. What charge are the two hydrogen atoms (A)?

• Positive

• Negative

Multiple Choice

Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen. What charge is the oxygen atom (B)?

• Positive

• Negative

Multiple Choice

A is pointing to _____________.

• rarefactions

• compressions

Multiple Choice

B is pointing to _____________.

• rarefactions

• compressions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are classified as Cnidarians?

• frog

• jellyfish

• octopus

• criket

Multiple Select

Which of the following organisms are classified as Arthropods?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Multiple Choice

According to the diagram, the result of spermatogenesis is four sperm cells, each with -

• strands of DNA that resulted from crossing over

• half of the original number of chromosomes

• genetically identical strands of DNA

• complete copies of all of the original chromosomes

Multiple Choice

The organism pictured above is a Euglena. This heterotropic, unicellular organism is classified in which of the following Kingdoms?

• Fungi

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Protists

• Bacteria

Multiple Choice

Which process is responsible for water exiting the plants leaves through transpiration?

• absorption

• cohesion

• evaporation

Multiple Choice

Which process is responsible for water entering through the roots during transpiration?

• absorption

• cohesion

• evaporation

Multiple Choice

Which process is responsible for water travels through plants during transpiration?

• absorption

• cohesion

• evaporation

Multiple Choice

The chart shows observations made of an unknown organism. Based on this information, the organism belongs most likely to the kingdom -

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Eubacteria

• Animalia