1st - 2nd Quarter Science Review

Which are characteristics of a high pressure area?

• A.  cool, dry air
• B. warm, dry air
• C. cool, moist air
• D. warm, moist air

The morning temperature in a city is 41 F.  If a sunny, mild day is forecast, which temperature is most likely for 2:00 p.m.?

• A. 32 F
• B. 41 F
• C. 67 F
• D. 98 F

Which marine ecosystem would be best for organisms that can adapt to both salt water and fresh water?

• A. estuary
• B. lake
• C. Pond
• D. river

Which is a difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

• A.  Abiotic factors are plants and biotic factors are animals.
• B.  Biotic factors are plants and abiotic factors are animals.
• C. Abiotic factors are all living things and biotic factors are all nonliving things. 
• D. Abiotic factors are all nonliving things and biotic factors are all living things.

In a food web, how are consumers most often described?

• A.  by their size
• B.  by their color
• C. by the food they eat
• D.  by the way the way they move

Which is an example of an inherited characteristic?

• A.  love of music
• B.  fear of spiders
• C.  ability to hit a ball
• D.  presence of dimples

Meg and her mother are both tall with black hair and blue eyes.  They are also great cooks.  Which characteristic is most likely learned?

• A.  height
• B.  eye color
• C.  hair color
• D. cooking skills

Which best describes a snake?

• A.  A snake is made up of one cell that carries out one life process at a time.
• B.  A snake is made up of many cells that carry out one life process at a time.
• C.  A snake is made up of one cell that carries out many different life processes when needed.
• D.  A snake is made up of many cells that carry out many different life processes when needed.

Which best explains why amoeba are able to survive without specialized cells?

• A.  Amoeba are able to survive with the help of specialized cells.
• Amoeba are able to survive with the help of other organisms.
• C.  Amoeba are able to survive because they carry out all life functions.

Which best explains why amoeba are able to survive without specialized cells?

• A.  Amoeba are able to survive with the help of specialized cells.
• Amoeba are able to survive with the help of other organisms.
• C.  Amoeba are able to survive because they carry out all life functions.