Which of the following is true?

The sun is made of helium and hydrogen

The sun is bigger than most stars

Why do planets orbit the sun (and not float around in space)?

the sun's gravity keeps them in place

the moons are keeping them in place

What are the parts of the cell theory?

All cells come from preexisting cells

All organisms are composed of one or more cells

cells are the basic unit of life

Which of the following accurately contrasts velocity and speed?

Speed is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Velocity is speed in a specific direction.

Speed is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Velocity is time traveled in a certain distance.

Velocity is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Speed is velocity in a specific direction.

Velocity is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Speed is how fast you’re going.

If the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave is longer, what is true about the energy?

Energy is not dependent on wavelength.

Scientists frequently repeat the experiments of others scientists. Why is this important in science?

Replication of experiments helps to confirm and verify results.

Scientists often ask each other for help in performing experiments.

Scientists frequently perform other scientists’ experiments in order to practice their technique.

Repeating experiments is an effective way to make sure a laboratory is in optimal condition.

Why are favorable traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?

Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.

Because they come from dominant alleles.

Because they come from recessive alleles.

Because the trait is an acquired phenotype.

The scientific theory of evolution by natural selection relates changes in species to environmental changes. According to this theory what takes place when a change in the environment occurs more rapidly than a species is able to adapt?

The species dies out and goes extinct.

The species changes to become a new species.

The species begins breeding with another species.

The species begins to produce more offspring.

Classification is the organization of items based on characteristics. Which of the following shows the correct order of the Linnaean classification system, from the broadest classification to the most specific classification?

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

Phylum, Class, Order, Domain, Kingdom, Genus, Species New Question New Question

Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain

Domain, Kingdom, Genus, Species, Phylum, Class, Order, Family

Which of the following correctly describes the modern six-kingdom classifications?

Eubacteria, Archaea, Protist, Fungus, Plant, and Animal

Bacteria, Monera, Protist, Fungus, Plant, and Animal

Eubacteria, Archaea, Plant, Animal, Birds, and Fish

Fungus, Plant, Animal, Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya

Which of the following best describes the relationship between cells and living things in general?

All living things are made up of one or more cells.

The larger the living thing, the larger are its cells.

The number of cells in all living things is the same.

There is one kind of cell of which all living things are made.

Which choices shows the parts of an organism arranged by size from smallest to largest?

Cell, Organ, Tissue, Organ System

1. Humans and other complex organisms have a hierarchical system of organization. Which of the following statements is true regarding this system of organization?

Organs are made of organ systems.

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What model of the solar system is shown in this picture?

Heliocentric

Geocentric

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Which pairing has the strongest force of gravity?

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B

C

D

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why is the moon's gravity less that Earth's gravity?

The moon is so far away from Earth.

The moon is less massive than Earth.

The moon is too far from the sun.

The moon has a different type of core than Earth.

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Which theory came 1st: Heliocentric or Geocentric?

Heliocentric

Geocentric

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Sir Isaac Newton

is responsible for the idea of heliocentristm

designed and built instruments to study the position of the planets

discovered planets move in an ellipse instead of a circle

wrote the laws of motion and developed ideas about gravity

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Why is it easier to lift a bowling ball on the moon than on Earth?

it has less mass moon

it has less weight on the moon

it has more force on the moon

it has more air resistance on the moon

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To "revolve" means to _________________

rotate

spin

move

orbit

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What model of the solar system is shown in this picture?

Which pairing has the strongest force of gravity?

Why is the moon's gravity less that Earth's gravity?

Which theory came 1st: Heliocentric or Geocentric?

Sir Isaac Newton

Why is it easier to lift a bowling ball on the moon than on Earth?

To "revolve" means to _________________

Which of the following is true?

Why do planets orbit the sun (and not float around in space)?

What color of star is the hottest?

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