Science STAAR Review 4

The nymph in an incomplete metamorphosis looks similar to a smaller version of the -

• egg
• pupa
• larva
• adult

Which of the following adds carbon to the atmosphere?

• building new highways
• burning wood
• building more factories
• all of the above

The kangaroo rat has large back legs that allow it to jump large distances.  They most likely use those back legs to - 

• listen for danger
• attract a mate
• leap away from predators
• dig burrows

Which animal would live in an environment with high temperatures and rainfall all year long?

• polar bear
• moose
• poison dart frog
• gray wolf

Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?

• cheetah
• worm
• tree
• dog

How many stages are there usually in an incomplete metamorphosis?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

What are the life cycle stages of complete metamorphosis?

• egg, larva, pupa, adult
• birth, growth, maturity, death
• seed, seedling, baby plant, adult
• seed, pupa, larva, adult

What is niche?

• The job an animal has within its population.
• The job a plant has in its community.

Which organism do the owl and the weasel compete for in the food web?

• Hawk
• Spider
• Grasshopper
• Shrew

A connection of food chains with many food energy paths in an ecosystem is a ____________.

• ecosystem
• food web
• environment
• population