Science Quiz

Which is an example of transpiration?

• Hail falls from the atmosphere onto a field.

• Cloud droplets form from water vapor in the air.

• A corn plant’s leaves release water vapor into the air.

• Dew drops on an oak leaf change to water vapor.

A small beaker of liquid is placed inside a large beaker of liquid. The temperature of the liquid in the small beaker begins to increase. Which is the best explanation for this change?

• A chemical change occurred between the two liquids.

• Radiation from the sun reached the small beaker.

• Heat flowed from the large beaker to the small beaker.

• Heat flowed from the small beaker to the large beaker.

Which object would best conduct thermal energy?

• silver spoon

• glass bottle

• wood bowl

• plastic cup

Local weather changes daily. Which of these would not be part of a daily weather report?

• wind speed

• air pressure

• amount of precipitation

• location of the Gulf Stream

Which type of weather will most likely result if a cold front approaches in the month of February?

• thunderstorm

• sunny skies

• snowstorm

• rising temperatures

A student is conducting an investigation in which she observes and records weather conditions. If she observes high, wispy clouds that look a little like feathers, which should she record in her data table under "Clouds"?

• fog

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus

Which would most likely be the result after an injury to the muscular system of the human body?

• The body would not be able to move as easily.

• The body would not be able to carry blood to the heart.

• The body would not break down food as easily.

• The body would not be able to absorb nutrients.

Which best describes a human fat cell?

• It is an organism made up of only one cell.

• It is one of a group of cells that have a certain job.

• It is an organism made up of many cells.

• It is one of a group of cells that have many jobs.

Which best describes an ecosystem?

• all the living and nonliving things in an area

• all the organisms of the same kind in an area

• a large area, such as a forest

• a place where many organisms live

Which describes one way that energy is transferred in a food chain?

• from one producer to another producer

• from a consumer to a producer

• from a producer to a consumer

• from a producer to the sun