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WorksheetsBenchmark Review 1
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
2.
Biodiversity contributes to the sustainability of an ecosystem because
a)
All the organisms in the ecosystem have genetic material
b)
there is an increased chance for organisms to survive changes
c)
organisms are allowed to respond to internal and external stimuli
d)
the flow of energy in an ecosystem remains constant
3.
3. Which diagram illustrates the force exerted by turgor pressure to split open the seed coat?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
4.
During the process of photosynthesis, radiant energy is transformed into which type of energy.
a)
Chemical
b)
Mechanical
c)
Nuclear
d)
Thermal
5.
5. What was the change in elevation, to the nearest ten meters, for the family that took the steepest path to point X.
a)
40 m
b)
120 m
c)
260 m
d)
600 m
6.
How can Newton's law of action-reaction best be applied to explain the movement of a rocket?
a)
As the fuel burns, gasses push against the rocket, moving it upward
b)
As the fuel burns, gases move out of the rocket and reduced air pressure.
c)
As the fuel burns, the mass of the rocked decreases.
d)
As the fuel burns, the rocket move faster.
7.
Which of the following would cause the greatest increase in soil erosion?
a)
Glaciers
b)
Gravity
c)
Running Water
d)
Air
8.
The constant changing of the Earth's surface is mainly due to the _______
a)
Average Annual Rainfall
b)
Number of meteors found in the night sky
c)
Increased amount of decaying soil.
d)
Action of Wind, Water, Ice, and Waves.
9.
Different organisms have specific roles in cycling matter within an ecosystem. Which type of organism has the role of recycling nutrients within the ecosystem?
a)
Consumer
b)
Decomposer
c)
Producer
d)
Predator
10.
All of the following contribute to the decrease of biodiversity except ___
a)
habitat destruction
b)
overfishing
c)
conservation of natural resources
d)
oil spills
11.
Which unknown substance is most likely Magnesium.
a)
Substance 1
b)
Substance 2
c)
Substance 3
d)
Substance 4
12.
What is one condition that is necessary for a hurricane to form?
a)
Warm ocean water
b)
A strong cold front
c)
cold ocean water
d)
A strong warm front
13.
Based on the map, which area probably produced the most violent storm systems?
a)
Area 1
b)
Area 2
c)
Area 3
d)
Area 4
14.
In a germinating seed, the downward growth of roots and upward growth of leaves and stems are the plant's response to __________.
a)
sunlight
b)
gravity
c)
osmosis
d)
water
15.
A basketball player helps maintain stable body temperature during the game by perspiring. The sweat helps cool his body by evaporating. What is this and example of?
a)
mitosis
b)
homeostasis
c)
respiration
d)
digestion
16.
Based on the data, what is the most likely composition of the object?
a)
Aluminum
b)
Copper
c)
Nylon
d)
Wood (Oak)
17.
Based on the model, which consumers would receive the greatest amount of energy captured by the producers in their food chains.
a)
Wedge tailed Eagles
b)
Chudditch
c)
Woylies
d)
Marri Trees
18.
What purpose does the xylem in a plant serve?
a)
Transportation of food and nutrients
b)
Transportation of water and minerals
c)
Anchors the plant in the ground
d)
Transforms energy through photosynthesis
19.
After reading the volume of the liquid in the graduated cylinder, what must be determined in order to calculate density of the liquid.
a)
Shape
b)
Boiling Point
c)
Temperature
d)
Mass
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