Quiz about Q3 Common Assessment Review

Question 1

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of Earth's axis

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The shape of Earth's orbit

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The distance from the sun

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The speed of Earth's rotation

Question 2

Which of the following is responsible for the phases of the moon?

Accepted Answer

The moon's revolution around Earth

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Earth's rotation

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Earth's revolution

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The moon's rotation

Question 3

What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The moon's gravity

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Earth's rotation

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Earth's revolution

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The sun's gravity

Question 4

What is the correct order of the inner planets in our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

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Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth

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Venus, Earth, Mercury, Mars

Question 5

What is the correct order of the outer planets in our solar system?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

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Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn

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Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus

Question 6

Which diagram represents the correct model of an atom?

Accepted Answer

Question 7

What weather instruments are used to accurately measure data for a weather forecast?

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Thermometers, barometers, anemometers, hygrometers, rain gauges.

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Wind vanes

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Seismographs

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Compass

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Thermostats

Question 8

How are elements on a periodic table identified?

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Elements are identified by their atomic number, chemical symbol, and name.

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Elements are identified by their position in the alphabet.

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Elements are identified by their color and size.

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Elements are identified by their state of matter.

Question 9

On a weather map, what symbol identifies where rain and storms are?

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Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

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Rust forming on iron

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Boiling water to steam

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Sugar dissolving in water

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Ice melting into water

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?

Accepted Answer

The reaction of vinegar and baking soda.

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Burning wood in a fireplace

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Melting ice into water

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Mixing salt and water

Question 12

According to the graphs, what element is found in all spheres of earth?

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Oxygen

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Carbon

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Hydrogen

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Nitrogen

Question 13

How are the layers of the atmosphere defined?

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The atmosphere is divided into five layers: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.

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The atmosphere consists of two layers: the lower atmosphere and the upper atmosphere.

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The atmosphere is divided into four layers: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and ionosphere.

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The atmosphere has three layers: troposphere, stratosphere, and thermosphere.

Question 14

What changes as the altitude changes in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Temperature and air pressure decrease with increasing altitude.

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Humidity increases with altitude.

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Oxygen levels remain constant regardless of altitude.

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Wind speed decreases as altitude increases.

Question 15

Based on the graph, which layer has the hottest temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Thermosphere

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

Question 16

What tests are often used to determine the water quality of a body of water?

Accepted Answer

Common tests include pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, coliform bacteria, and chemical contaminants.

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Salinity levels

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Water temperature

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Nutrient concentration

Question 17

What are three types of fossil fuels used in the United States?

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coal, natural gas, petroleum

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nuclear energy

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wind power

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solar energy

Question 18

What are three types of renewable energies used in the United States?

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nuclear energy

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wind power

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solar energy

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coal, natural gas, petroleum

Question 19

Why is it important to rely more on renewable energies, and not on fossil fuels?

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It is important to rely more on renewable energies because they are sustainable, reduce environmental impact, and enhance energy security.

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Renewable energies are less reliable and harder to store.

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Fossil fuels are more abundant and cheaper than renewables.

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Fossil fuels have no impact on climate change.

Question 20

What are some negative impacts of renewable energies, like solar, on the planet?

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Negative impacts of renewable energies like solar include land use changes, toxic materials in production and disposal, and habitat loss.

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Renewable energies have no impact on the environment.

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Solar energy reduces the need for land entirely.

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The production of solar panels is completely non-toxic.

Question 21

Does the diagram represent the correct order of mitosis?

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Yes, the diagram represents the correct order of mitosis.

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No, the diagram shows the stages of meiosis.

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No, the diagram is not related to cell division.

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Yes, but the order is reversed.

Question 22

How does photosynthesis and cellular respiration compare to each other?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are opposite processes; photosynthesis stores energy in glucose, while cellular respiration releases energy from glucose.

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are the same process; both store energy in glucose.

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Photosynthesis occurs only at night, while cellular respiration occurs during the day.

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Cellular respiration produces glucose, while photosynthesis consumes it.

Question 23

From the diagram, what is shown in picture #5

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Gene

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Cell

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Nucleus

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DNA

Question 24

What is the difference between phenotype and genotype?

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Phenotype is the observable traits; genotype is the genetic makeup.

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Phenotype is the genetic makeup; genotype is the observable traits.

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Phenotype refers to the DNA sequence; genotype refers to physical appearance.

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Phenotype is inherited; genotype is not.

Question 25

What would be the genotype of the organism, box "X?"

Accepted Answer

gg

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GG

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Gg

Question 26

What is the difference between mutation, adaptation, and natural selection?

Accepted Answer

Mutation is a change in DNA, adaptation is the process of becoming suited to an environment, and natural selection is the mechanism that favors advantageous traits.

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Natural selection is the ability to survive in any environment.

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Adaptation is a random change in DNA.

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Mutation is the process of natural selection.

Question 27

Which two organisms are more closely related to each other?

Accepted Answer

Citrus aurrantifolia

Accepted Answer

Citrus sinensis

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Malus domestica

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Passiflora edulis

Question 28

Which organism has the least amount of energy available?

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tertiary consumers

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producers

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primary consumers

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secondary consumers

Question 29

How much energy is transferred from one layer of the pyramid to another?

Accepted Answer

10%

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5%

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25%

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100%

Question 30

Which layer of the pyramid has the largest population?

Accepted Answer

prducers

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primary consumers

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secondary consumers

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tertiary consumers

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