Water, Health, and Ecosystems Review #2: 24-25

Water, Health, and Ecosystems Review #2: 24-25

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Water, Health, and Ecosystems Review #2: 24-25

Water, Health, and Ecosystems Review #2: 24-25

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-3, MS-PS1-2

+7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Amoy Scott

Used 4+ times

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a basic characteristic of bacteria that distinguishes them from viruses?

Bacteria can reproduce on their own, while viruses need a host cell.

Bacteria are always harmful, while viruses are always helpful.

Bacteria are not living organisms, while viruses are living.

Bacteria do not have genetic material, while viruses do.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of producers in a food web?

Breaking down dead organisms

Making their own food through photosynthesis

Eating other animals for energy

Competing for shelter

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which physical factor is commonly measured to determine the potability of water in North Carolina?

Wind speed

Turbidity

Soil type

Air pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest source of freshwater on Earth?

Oceans

Glaciers and ice caps

Rivers

Underground caves

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A student observes that a local pond has become cloudy and fish are dying. Which combination of water quality factors should the student test to help determine the cause?

Temperature, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity

Wind speed, soil pH, and sunlight

Air pressure, humidity, and rainfall

Rock type, soil color, and plant height

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A community is experiencing an increase in cases of a disease caused by a parasite. Which prevention method would be most effective in reducing the spread?

Washing hands regularly and cooking food thoroughly

Taking antibiotics for all illnesses

Avoiding all contact with animals

Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a drought reduces the amount of water in a river ecosystem, what is the most likely effect on the populations of fish and aquatic plants?

Both populations will increase due to less competition.

Both populations will decrease due to limited resources.

Only fish populations will increase.

Only plant populations will decrease.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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