FSA 6th Grade Baseline

In the human body, blood carries oxygen to the organs. Which of the following pumps blood throughout the body?

• heart

• kidneys

• liver

• lungs

The diagram below shows several organs in the human body. Which organ is the stomach?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The organs in the human body work together to keep the body healthy, with each organ having different functions. What is the primary function of the liver in the human body?

• to take in oxygen

• to clean the blood

• to absorb nutrients

• to regulate body temperature

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A skeleton provides structural support for the human body. An exoskeleton provides support for the body of a crawfish. How are these two structures different?

• A human skeleton is soft, but a crawfish’s exoskeleton is hard.

• A human skeleton is internal, but a crawfish’s exoskeleton is external.

• A human skeleton transports blood in the body, but a crawfish’s exoskeleton does not.

• A human skeleton is involved in digestion of food, but a crawfish’s exoskeleton is not.

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Look at the picture. Which organism will best complete this food chain?

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The stem of a plant is useful for holding up the plant. Animals also have structures that give them support. Which of the following structures has a function most like the stem of a plant?

• the outer shell of a beetle

• the outer ear of a rabbit

• the fins of a fish

• the tail of a dog

Snakes and iguanas are cold-blooded reptiles found in Florida. These animals are well-suited for Florida’s environment. What is the main reason reptiles are found in warmer climates as opposed to colder ones?

• Their camouflage helps them hide from predators.

• They depend on heat from the Sun to regulate their body temperature.

• Their behavior has adapted over time and they have become efficient hunters.

• They have adapted over time to become producers and Florida gets a lot of sunlight.

The diagram shows two different bird species. Notice that they have different beak shapes.

Why is the bird with the beak on the right better adapted for woodland environments characterized by pine trees rather than flowering plants?

• The shorter beak is better for getting nectar out of pine trees.

• The shorter beak is better for getting seeds out of pine cones.

• The shorter beak is better for defending against predators.

• The shorter beak is better for conserving body heat.

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All living things use energy. What kind of energy does a plant use to make its food?

• electrical

• light

• magnetic

• mechanical

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Most plants have a waxy covering that helps protect the plant from losing too much water. Which of the following human structures is most similar in function to the waxy covering of plants?

• bladder

• bones

• hair

• skin