Life Science - Data Days

Mary looks at the figure below.

What can Mary say about the function of this part of a plant?

• It helps support the leaves.

• It helps the plant reproduce.

• It is where the plant makes its food.

• It helps transport water to the leaves.

Melanie kept a potted plant in a closed box with a hole on one side, as shown in the diagram to the left. Which change would she MOST LIKELY observe in the plant after a few days?

• The plant continues to grow in the same direction.

• The roots bend toward the hole in the side of the box.

• The leaves will turn away from the hole in the side of the box.

• The stem bends toward the hole in the side of the box.

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The following picture shows the human circulatory system.

What is the function of the organ marked X?

• To filter blood

• To pump blood

• To add oxygen to the blood

• To remove carbon dioxide from the blood

Insects, like bees and ants, use a series of tubes or sacs to exchange gases with the atmosphere. Which organ in the human body is used to exchange gases between the blood and the atmosphere?

• Bladder

• Brain

• Intestines

• Lungs

The chart below lists some of the physical characteristics of different animals. Based on this information, which of the following animals is most similar to the whale? 

• Crayfish

• Dolphin

• Shark

• Starfish

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Samson spotted an animal in his yard that he had never seen before. It was lying on top of a pile of eggs. He could also tell that the animal's skin was tough and scaly. Based on this information, what kind of vertebrate was Samson most likely looking at? 

• An amphibian

• A bird

• A mammal

• A reptile

The picture to the left shows organisms that live in a marsh.

How does energy move in this food chain?

• heron, fish, sun, grass, water bugs

• water bugs, sun, grass, fish, heron

• fish, water bugs, sun, grass, heron

• sun, grass, water bugs, fish, heron

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The picture to the left shows a food chain.

Which part of the food chain is missing?

• Carnivore

• Consumer

• Herbivore

• Producer

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Living things can inherit behavior, learn it from other creatures, or change their behavior because of their environment. Which example describes learned behavior in a living thing?

• A sea turtle that hatches on a beach will crawl toward the ocean.

• Most humans begin to speak when they are one or two years old.

• Fireflies can produce light from their abdomens to attract mates. 

•  Sunflowers are able to turn to face the Sun to help them grow. 

The American Black Bear lives in many parts of North America. A black bear in Colorado might hibernate for three or more months in winter, while a black bear in Florida may hibernate for only a few weeks, or not at all. Which statement best explains why?

• Florida black bears are a different species from Colorado black bears. 

•  Florida black bears hibernate less because their climate is not as cold. 

•  Florida black bears have less territory and cannot risk a long hibernation. 

• Florida black bears eat different food from bears in Colorado and need less rest. 

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